Current news stories in afghanistan
Here are some current news stories in Afghanistan:
Taliban Violence and Peace Talks
- The Taliban has launched a series of attacks on Afghan security forces, killing at least 20 soldiers and wounding many more in recent days. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The US and the Taliban have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, which is expected to pave the way for peace talks between the two sides. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Afghan government has accused the Taliban of violating the ceasefire agreement, citing a series of attacks on government forces. (Source: Reuters)
ISIS-Khorasan
- The Islamic State (ISIS) affiliate in Afghanistan, known as ISIS-Khorasan, has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks in the country, including a suicide bombing that killed at least 12 people in Kabul. (Source: CNN)
- The US has launched airstrikes against ISIS-Khorasan targets in Afghanistan, in an effort to disrupt the group's operations. (Source: The Washington Post)
Elections and Political Unrest
- Afghanistan is set to hold presidential elections in September, but the process has been marred by delays and disputes over the voter registration process. (Source: BBC News)
- The country's election commission has announced that it will not be able to verify the identities of millions of voters, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the election. (Source: The Guardian)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan continues to worsen, with millions of people in need of assistance due to conflict, poverty, and drought. (Source: UN News)
- The World Food Programme has warned that it is running out of funds to support vulnerable Afghans, including refugees and internally displaced persons. (Source: ReliefWeb)
Security and Insurgency
- The Afghan security forces have launched a major operation against Taliban insurgents in the southern province of Helmand, in an effort to retake territory lost to the Taliban. (Source: The Telegraph)
- The US has announced that it will be sending an additional 4,000 troops to Afghanistan to support the government's fight against the Taliban. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Other News
- The Afghan government has announced plans to launch a new national airline, in an effort to boost the country's economy and improve connectivity. (Source: The National)
- The country's cricket team has qualified for the 2020 T20 World Cup, marking a major milestone for Afghan sports. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
Please note that the news stories listed above are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. Additionally, the situation in Afghanistan is constantly evolving, and new developments may have occurred since the last update.