Latest afghan news

Here are some of the latest news stories from Afghanistan:

Conflict and Violence

• The Taliban has launched a series of attacks on government forces in the past week, including a suicide bombing in Kabul that killed at least 12 people and wounded many more. (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 broader drawdown of forces in the country. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Afghan government has accused the Taliban of killing 17 civilians in a bombing in the eastern province of Nangarhar. (Source: Reuters)

Politics and Governance

• The Afghan government has announced plans to hold parliamentary elections in October, despite concerns about security and voter turnout. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US has announced that it will provide an additional $100 million in aid to Afghanistan to support the country's elections and democratic institutions. (Source: Voice of America)
• The Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani, has called for a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic crises. (Source: Tolo News)

Economy and Development

• The Afghan economy is facing a severe crisis, with the country's currency, the afghani, losing value and inflation soaring. (Source: The Economist)
• The World Bank has announced that it will provide an additional $100 million in aid to Afghanistan to support the country's economic development. (Source: World Bank)
• The Afghan government has launched a new program to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the country. (Source: Afghanistan Times)

Humanitarian Crisis

• The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is worsening, with millions of people in need of aid and protection. (Source: UN News)
• The Afghan government has announced that it will provide emergency aid to families affected by a recent drought in the country. (Source: Pajhwok Afghan News)
• The International Committee of the Red Cross has launched a new appeal for funding to support its humanitarian work in Afghanistan. (Source: ICRC)