DOHA, Qatar (The Killid) – The seventh round of US-Taliban talks on peace in Afghanistan went off for another break, as both sides agreed to share and consult the so far outcomes, following a pause to observe intra-Afghan dialogue held on 7-8 July. “I had a meeting with the Taliban this morning,” he said. “Headed to China now and then will return to...
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NANGARHAR (The Killid) – Unknown gunmen shot two managers of the appeal court dead in Nangarhar province Wednesday, local authorities said. Attaullah Khugsyani, Spokesman for the Nangarhar Governor, told The Killid, “around 7am today (Wednesday) some unidentified gunmen shot dead at least two managers of the appeal court at PD4 of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar province.” The perpetrators fled the scene, but investigations underway...
Fourth-century Buddhist terracotta heads probably hacked off by the Taliban and found stuffed in poorly made wooden crates at Heathrow are to be returned to Afghanistan where they will be star museum exhibits, the Guardian reported. Nine sculptural heads and a torso were intercepted at Heathrow in 2002 after a flight from Peshawar in Pakistan. After a long legal process, they were sent to the British...
HERAT (The Killid) – As result of a group raid, armed Taliban killed two security guards of Khaf-Herat railway and injured one further in western province. Amir Mohammad Hamdard, Director of Public Protection Police in West, told The Killid, “this attack was carried last night (Monday) against security post Mosoom to Shamtegh in Chah Surkh of Ghurian district in Herat province.” At least two security...
FARYAB (The Killid) – In a couple of operations by Afghan security forces in northwestern province of the country, some 32 government’s opposition group members killed, including those who suffered injuries and are captured. Mohammad Hanif Razae, Spokesmen for the 209th Shaheen Corps, told The Killid, “Special unit of the National Army last midnight (Monday) carried special operation at Takali Khowaja Namosi of...
BAGHLAN (The Killid) – At least seven members of a family killed during an airstrike by Afghan forces in Dand Shahabuddin area of Baghlan province, provincial press office said in a statement. According to the statement, around 1pm Monday, seven members of a family killed during an airstrike by Afghan forces against a residence named Esmael at Kateb Khail viallage – the house...
JOWZJAN (The Killid) – The local government has barred private telecommunications companies’ operation in Jowzjan province due to so-called non-fulfilment of its obligations. Feraidon Aniq, Spokesman for the Jowzjan Governor, told The Killid, “since four days Roshan, Etisalat, MTN and Afghan Wireless telecommunication companies are barred by the local government in Jowzjan province.” The networks have not been providing services to people in several districts...
GHOOR (The Killid) – At least five Afghan security forces were killed during an attack carried by the Taliban insurgents Monday, provincial council confirmed. Fazlul Haq Ehsan, Head of the Provincial Council, told The Killid, “the Taliban attacked against security posts at center of the Tolak district last night (Monday).” Clashes went on several hours, where five Afghan forces were killed and further six...
FARYAB (The Killid) – At least 18 villages in Pashton Kot are freed of opposition groups in Faryab province, Ministry of Interior said in a statement Monday. According to the statement, Afghan security forces in a special operation carried since days in Pashton Kot of northwest province, has ended Sunday. Meanwhile, dozens of Taliban militants have been killed and wounded during the operation, as well...