Afghanistan news live
Here are some recent news updates from Afghanistan:
Breaking News
- Taliban fighters have captured the strategic city of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province, according to reports. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United Nations has warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe" in Afghanistan, with millions of people at risk of displacement and famine. (Source: BBC News)
- The Afghan government has announced a ceasefire with the Taliban for the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which begins on May 13. (Source: Reuters)
Recent Developments
- The Taliban has launched a series of attacks on government forces in the past week, including a suicide bombing in Kabul that killed at least 12 people. (Source: The New York Times)
- The United States has announced plans to withdraw its remaining 2,500 troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The Afghan government has launched a new military operation against the Taliban in the southern province of Kandahar. (Source: TOLOnews)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan is facing a "humanitarian catastrophe" due to the conflict and drought. (Source: UN News)
- The World Food Programme has announced that it is scaling up its operations in Afghanistan to respond to the crisis. (Source: WFP News)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross has called for increased access to healthcare and medical supplies in Afghanistan. (Source: ICRC News)
International Response
- The United States has announced plans to provide an additional $500 million in aid to Afghanistan. (Source: The White House)
- The European Union has pledged to provide €100 million in aid to Afghanistan. (Source: EU News)
- The United Nations has called for increased international support for Afghanistan, including humanitarian aid and economic assistance. (Source: UN News)
Taliban
- The Taliban has announced that it will not participate in peace talks with the Afghan government unless the US withdraws its troops. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Taliban has also announced that it will not recognize the Afghan government unless it is led by a Taliban leader. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Taliban has been accused of committing human rights abuses, including the use of child soldiers and the targeting of civilians. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
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