Afganistan news

Here are some recent news updates from Afghanistan:

Conflict and Violence

• The Taliban has launched a series of attacks on government forces in various parts of the country, including the capital Kabul, in recent days. (Source: Reuters)
• At least 12 people were killed and many more injured in a suicide bombing in the city of Jalalabad on Tuesday. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US military has announced that it will withdraw 2,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, as part of a deal with the Taliban. (Source: BBC)

Peace Talks

• The US and the Taliban have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, which is set to begin on July 22. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Afghan government has announced that it will send a delegation to Qatar to participate in peace talks with the Taliban. (Source: AFP)
• The Taliban has released a list of prisoners it claims are being held by the Afghan government, as part of a prisoner swap agreement. (Source: The Guardian)

Humanitarian Crisis

• The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan is facing a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people in need of aid. (Source: UN News)
• The World Food Programme has announced that it will provide food assistance to over 1 million people in Afghanistan who are affected by drought and conflict. (Source: WFP)
• The Afghan government has launched a campaign to provide aid to internally displaced people (IDPs) who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict. (Source: TOLO News)

Economy

• The Afghan economy is facing significant challenges, including a decline in foreign aid and a rise in unemployment. (Source: The Economist)
• The Afghan government has announced plans to introduce a new currency, the Afghan afghani, in an effort to stabilize the economy. (Source: Xinhua)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $135 million loan to Afghanistan to help stabilize its economy. (Source: IMF)

Other News

• The Afghan government has launched a campaign to promote girls' education, with the aim of increasing the number of girls in school. (Source: UNICEF)
• The Taliban has banned the use of mobile phones in areas under its control, citing concerns about security. (Source: The Telegraph)
• The Afghan government has announced plans to hold parliamentary elections in October, despite concerns about security and voter fraud. (Source: BBC)