No barriers before intra-Afghan talks
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in a message to Afghan National Defense and Security Forces broadcasted on state-run TV on Thursday morning said that “all barriers...
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Eid ceasefire; a big opportunity for lasting peace in Afghanistan
Despite the Taliban’s announcement of a three-day ceasefire beginning on last Friday, Eid-ul-Adha celebrations across Afghanistan remained somber and muted. The increasing violence, failing peace...
Civilians must never be a target
Afghan people and the government as well as the international community have been concerned about the civilian casualties in Afghanistan, inflicted by the Taliban militants...
Inclusive intra-Afghan talks only realistic peace solution
Taliban and the government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan saying that peace talks between the two sides are expected to start as soon as they...
Decrease in opium production rises hope in Afghanistan
The World Drug Report released by the United Nations Drugs and Crime Office’s (UNODC) on Thursday shows a decrease in opium cultivation in the country...
Afghan government decisive in fight against corruption
Corruption affects all aspects of life in Afghanistan, undermining public trust and confidence in government institutions, and hindering the country’s efforts to become self-reliant. As...
Taliban should prove will for peace
The Office of the National Security Council said on Monday that Taliban had carried out 422 “terrorist activities” in 32 provinces last week,” martyring 291...
Targeting civilians, a lukewarm response to peace
The Health care has time and again been under attack by the militants in the country. The sanctity of health care, the right to health,...
Afghan govt determined to support press freedom
Media freedom and the number of media outlets in Afghanistan has seen a remarkable rise over the past 19 years. It is truly one of...
Time for peace to fight pandemic
Despite international humanitarian calls for a ceasefire that would allow the Afghan government and the Taliban to join forces to handle the virus pandemic, the...