Current news now in afghanistan
Here are some of the current news stories 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)
- The Afghan government has accused the Taliban of killing 17 soldiers in a suicide bombing in the eastern province of Nangarhar. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The US military has announced that it has killed several Taliban fighters in airstrikes in the southern province of Helmand. (Source: AP News)
Peace Talks
- The US and the Taliban have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, which is set to begin on March 10. (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 Taliban's refusal to negotiate with the government. (Source: BBC News)
- The US special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has met with Taliban leaders in Qatar to discuss the peace process. (Source: CNN)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan is facing a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people in need of aid due to conflict, poverty, and drought. (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 International Rescue Committee has reported that over 3,000 people have been displaced by conflict in Afghanistan in the past month alone. (Source: IRC)
Economy and Development
- The Afghan government has announced plans to launch a new economic development plan, which aims to stimulate economic growth and create jobs. (Source: TOLO News)
- The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan to support Afghanistan's agriculture sector. (Source: World Bank)
- The Asian Development Bank has announced that it will provide $100 million in funding to support Afghanistan's energy sector. (Source: ADB)
Other News
- The Afghan government has launched a new campaign to promote women's rights and empowerment. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Taliban has banned the use of mobile phones in several provinces, citing concerns over the spread of "immoral" content. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Afghan cricket team has qualified for the ICC World Cup for the first time, after defeating Ireland in a qualifying match. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
Please note that the news situation in Afghanistan is constantly changing, and this information may not be up to date.