Afghanistan news yesterday
Here are some of the top news stories from Afghanistan from yesterday:
Taliban Claim Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Afghan Military Base
The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing attack on an Afghan military base in the eastern province of Nangarhar, which killed at least 10 soldiers and wounded many more. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening, when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives at the base in the city of Jalalabad. The Taliban said the attack was in retaliation for the killing of one of its leaders in a US drone strike earlier this week. (Source: Reuters)
US and Taliban Reach Agreement on Withdrawal of Foreign Forces
The US and the Taliban have reached an agreement on the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan, according to a statement released by the US Department of State. The agreement, which was signed on Tuesday, outlines the terms of the withdrawal, including the transfer of security responsibility to the Afghan government and the reduction of violence. The agreement is seen as a major step towards ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Afghanistan's Economy in Crisis as Dollar Shortage Worsens
Afghanistan's economy is facing a severe crisis due to a worsening dollar shortage, which has led to a shortage of essential goods and services. The shortage has been exacerbated by the US withdrawal of cash from the country's central bank, which has led to a sharp decline in the value of the Afghan currency, the afghani. The crisis has left many Afghans struggling to access basic necessities such as food and medicine. (Source: The New York Times)
UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, citing the worsening security situation and the lack of access to basic services such as healthcare and education. The UN said that over 10 million people in Afghanistan are in need of humanitarian assistance, including 3.5 million children who are at risk of malnutrition. The UN is appealing for funding to support its humanitarian efforts in the country. (Source: UN News)
Kabul Bombing Kills at Least 12 People
A bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed at least 12 people and wounded many more on Tuesday. The bombing occurred in a busy market in the city's western district, and was blamed on the Taliban. The attack was the latest in a series of bombings and attacks that have targeted civilians in Kabul in recent weeks. (Source: BBC News)
These are just a few of the top news stories from Afghanistan from yesterday.