Afghanitan latest news
Here are some of the latest 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 not participate in the US-Taliban peace talks, citing concerns over the group's refusal to negotiate with the government. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Taliban has released a list of 5,000 prisoners it claims to have freed as part of a prisoner swap with the US. (Source: CNN)
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 at risk of famine. (Source: WFP)
- The Afghan government has launched a campaign to provide aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict. (Source: TOLO News)
Economy
- The Afghan economy is facing a severe crisis, with the country's currency, the afghani, experiencing a sharp decline in value. (Source: The Economist)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it will provide Afghanistan with a $100 million loan to help stabilize the economy. (Source: IMF)
- The Afghan government has launched a plan to attract foreign investment and stimulate economic growth. (Source: Afghanistan Times)
Politics
- The Afghan government has announced that it will hold parliamentary elections in October. (Source: TOLO News)
- The Taliban has announced that it will boycott the elections, citing concerns over the electoral process. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Afghan government has launched a campaign to promote women's participation in politics and public life. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Afghanistan.