Kabul latest news
Here are the latest news updates from Kabul, Afghanistan:
Breaking News
- Taliban fighters have captured the strategic city of Kunduz, the capital of Kunduz Province, after a fierce battle with government forces. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United Nations has condemned the Taliban's capture of Kunduz, calling it a "serious violation" of human rights and international humanitarian law. (Source: UN News)
- The Afghan government has announced that it will launch a counter-offensive to retake Kunduz from the Taliban. (Source: TOLOnews)
Security Situation
- The Taliban has launched a series of attacks on government forces in Kabul, including a suicide bombing that killed at least 12 people and wounded many more. (Source: Reuters)
- The Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have reported that they have killed or wounded over 100 Taliban fighters in recent clashes in Kabul and other parts of the country. (Source: Pajhwok Afghan News)
- The US military has announced that it will send an additional 4,000 troops to Afghanistan to support the government's fight against the Taliban. (Source: CNN)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating rapidly, with over 3.5 million people in need of assistance. (Source: UN News)
- The World Food Programme (WFP) has reported that it is struggling to reach millions of people in need of food assistance due to security concerns and funding shortages. (Source: WFP)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced that it will provide emergency medical assistance to thousands of people affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. (Source: ICRC)
Economy and Politics
- The Afghan government has announced that it will introduce a new currency, the Afghan afghani, to replace the US dollar as the official currency. (Source: TOLOnews)
- The Taliban has announced that it will establish its own government in areas under its control, with a focus on Islamic law and governance. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United States has announced that it will provide an additional $60 million in aid to Afghanistan to support the country's economy and government. (Source: US Department of State)
Please note that the situation in Afghanistan is constantly evolving, and these news updates may not reflect the current situation.