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Afghan interpreters to get British visas
Interpreters serving for at least one year will be allowed to move to UK with immediate family on a five-year visa.
Interpreters serving for at least one year will be allowed to move to UK with immediate family on a five-year visa.
17th May, 2013
Afghans recall US soldier’s killing rampage
I screamed and screamed, 'He is just a baby. Don't kill him. Don't kill him.' But he just kept the gun in his mouth. He didn't say anything. He just stared at him,'' recalls Masooma.
I screamed and screamed, 'He is just a baby. Don't kill him. Don't kill him.' But he just kept the gun in his mouth. He didn't say anything. He just stared at him,'' recalls Masooma.
12th May, 2013
Karzai calls for new Pakistan govt to back peace talks
“We hope that the government paves the way for peace and brotherhood with Afghanistan and cooperates in fighting terrorism and sincerely rooting out terrorist sanctuaries,”…
“We hope that the government paves the way for peace and brotherhood with Afghanistan and cooperates in fighting terrorism and sincerely rooting out terrorist sanctuaries,”…
12th May, 2013
Karzai calls for new Pakistan govt to back peace talks
“We hope that the government paves the way for peace and brotherhood with Afghanistan and cooperates in fighting terrorism and sincerely rooting out terrorist sanctuaries,” Karzai said.
“We hope that the government paves the way for peace and brotherhood with Afghanistan and cooperates in fighting terrorism and sincerely rooting out terrorist sanctuaries,” Karzai said.
30th April, 2013
Bombs kill three Nato troops, five Afghans
The service members died in southern Afghanistan, the US-led coalition in Afghanistan said in a brief statement.
The service members died in southern Afghanistan, the US-led coalition in Afghanistan said in a brief statement.
17th April, 2013
Attacks across Afghanistan kill 24 people
Roadside bombs and insurgent attacks killed at least 24 people in five separate attacks across Afghanistan.
Roadside bombs and insurgent attacks killed at least 24 people in five separate attacks across Afghanistan.
6th April, 2013
US Centcom chief departs after meetings with military leaders
General Austin discussed with General Ashfaq Kayani, Lt Gen (retd) Asif Yasin Malik and other senior military officials a broad range of security issues.
General Austin discussed with General Ashfaq Kayani, Lt Gen (retd) Asif Yasin Malik and other senior military officials a broad range of security issues.
16th March, 2013
Afghans protest US special operators in Wardak
The demonstrators were demanding the release of nine local citizens they believe were detained by US forces.
The demonstrators were demanding the release of nine local citizens they believe were detained by US forces.
11th March, 2013
Insider attack kills two US troops, three Afghans
Monday's incident in Wardak province appears to be the latest in a series of insider attacks against coalition and Afghan forces.
Monday's incident in Wardak province appears to be the latest in a series of insider attacks against coalition and Afghan forces.
9th March, 2013
Suicide bomb blast kills nine Afghans during Hagel visit
The Afghan Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast and said the ministry was the target and the attack was “a kind of message” for Hagel.
The Afghan Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast and said the ministry was the target and the attack was “a kind of message” for Hagel.
6th March, 2013
International meddling led to terrorism in Afghanistan, says Foreign Secretary
Speaking at a conference in Islamabad, the foreign secretary said terrorism would continue to affect Afghanistan even after the withdrawal of Nato forces.
Speaking at a conference in Islamabad, the foreign secretary said terrorism would continue to affect Afghanistan even after the withdrawal of Nato forces.
2nd March, 2013
Nato troops kill two Afghan boys due to ‘mistaken identity’
The two boys were shot dead when they were mistaken for insurgents during an operation in the northwest of Uruzgan on February 28 according to an Isaf commander.
The two boys were shot dead when they were mistaken for insurgents during an operation in the northwest of Uruzgan on February 28 according to an Isaf commander.
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27th February, 2013
A tale of two mujahideen commanders
Ideological propaganda is based on stories of far off, unseen lands where the great historic struggle for Sharia is being fought.
Ideological propaganda is based on stories of far off, unseen lands where the great historic struggle for Sharia is being fought.
16th February, 2013
Pakistan in contact with Afghan Taliban, former Northern Alliance
As the US withdraws from Afghanistan for the second time, Pakistan is looking for a role in Afghan politics once again.
As the US withdraws from Afghanistan for the second time, Pakistan is looking for a role in Afghan politics once again.
13th February, 2013
Ten Afghan “civilians” killed in Nato airstrike
“Foreign forces carried out the attack by themselves without informing us,” Kunar Governor Fazlullah Wahidi told Reuters.
“Foreign forces carried out the attack by themselves without informing us,” Kunar Governor Fazlullah Wahidi told Reuters.
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11th February, 2013
An Afghan sojourn
On my research trip to Kabul last year, I remember seeing on billboards, apart from Ahmed Shah Masood, a national hero, Katrina Kaif.
On my research trip to Kabul last year, I remember seeing on billboards, apart from Ahmed Shah Masood, a national hero, Katrina Kaif.
9th February, 2013
Bomb blast kills family of six in southern Afghanistan
The blast took place as the family members were travelling from one village to another in Helmand’s Nad Ali district.
The blast took place as the family members were travelling from one village to another in Helmand’s Nad Ali district.
9th February, 2013
Nato rejects UN report on death of Afghan children
The statement came a day after the UN child rights committee said casualties were due to lack of precautionary measures and indiscriminate force.
The statement came a day after the UN child rights committee said casualties were due to lack of precautionary measures and indiscriminate force.
6th February, 2013
54 countries helped CIA in secret operations, says study
The report identifies 136 people who had been held or transferred by the CIA and describes what is known about when and where they were held.
The report identifies 136 people who had been held or transferred by the CIA and describes what is known about when and where they were held.
29th January, 2013
Afghan female artist beats the odds to create
Her pieces represent the problems facing her generation and have drawn praise from top officials in Kandahar.
Her pieces represent the problems facing her generation and have drawn praise from top officials in Kandahar.
