Independent Election Commission released the final results of Kabul parliamentary elections amid oppositions and controversies after the preliminary list were rejected by observers.
The preliminary results of the Kabul elections were announced in January by the former IEC leadership board; later then President Ashraf Ghani called for re-election of the commissioners following a decree in order to ensure more transparency in upcoming presidential elections.
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Faryab (The Killid) – Security officials arrested at least three purported kidnappers Monday in neighboring Arabkhana city of Maimana in northwestern province of Afghanistan, local authorities confirmed.
Karim Yourish, spokesman for the provincial police, said to The Killid, “Head of the group Khan Mohammad two days ago plotted a plan to kidnap a four-year-old child; his two members got arrested before they succeed....
Balkh (The Killid) – North clashes over security posts between the Taliban insurgents and Afghan security forces at Pul Babo district of Chatmal claimed at least one Afghan National Army member and further 3 wounded, local authorities confirmed.
Adel Shah Adel, spokesman for the provincial police, said to The Killid, “Last night, during the incident, one ANA member was killed, and one further...
Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Deng Xijun and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi met Monday in Tehran, discussing Afghan peace process, according to local news agency.
During the talks, both sides highlighted the latest political and security situations in Afghanistan, as well as the ongoing peace efforts in the country.
In light of the importance of...
QUETTA, Pakistan – At least four policemen were killed when a blast rocked a market in Quetta’s Satellite town Monday night, according to local police.
Quetta Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police Abdul Razzaq Cheema said that a police van was damaged, and two policemen and seven civilians were wounded in the blast, Dawn news reported.
According to the DIC, the blast was due to...
Nangarhar (The Killid) – At least four consecutive explosions rocked Jalalabad city in the eastern Nangarhar province Monday evening, local authorities confirmed.
Attaullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor said the explosions occurred in Talashi Square of Jalalabad's PD1, according to sources.
Khogyani further said at least three people were killed and further 20 were wounded during the explosions, which is said to be...
Ghazni (The Killid) – Provincial Governor Wahidullah Kalimzay in a meeting with local leaders assured residents of remarkable progress in terms of better security measures and welfare in the southeastern province of Ghazni, said the governor spokesman Arif Noori in a statement.
At the meeting, Kalimzay highlighted recent tragic events that resulted in substantial losses and lives taken during attacks by militants, assuring...
The United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells met with IEC commissioner Monday morning, hearing about preparations for the upcoming presidential elections due in September, according to a statement by the US embassy in Kabul.
At the meeting, Wells emphasized the need for transparent elections, as she urged Independent Election Commission to begin its preparation and...
While the United States and Afghan government pursue efforts seeking a political settlement to the 18-year war in country, people remained empty-handed whether negotiations will bear fruit after wrapping at least six round of talks on war-free Afghanistan.
Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah in the Council of Ministers meeting Monday said “no major step has been taken on the peace process so far”, referring...
