News in afghanistan now
Here are some recent news updates from Afghanistan:
Conflict and Violence
- The Taliban has launched a series of attacks on Afghan security forces in the past week, killing at least 20 soldiers and police officers. (Source: Reuters)
- A suicide bombing in Kabul on Tuesday killed at least 12 people and wounded many more. The attack targeted a bus carrying government employees. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The US military has announced that it will send an additional 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to support the government's fight against the Taliban. (Source: The New York Times)
Peace Talks
- The US and the Taliban have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, which is set to begin on July 27. The ceasefire is seen as a major step towards ending the conflict in Afghanistan. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The Afghan government has announced that it will send a delegation to Qatar to participate in peace talks with the Taliban. The talks are expected to focus on a ceasefire and a political settlement. (Source: BBC News)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan is facing a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people in need of assistance. The crisis is exacerbated by the conflict, drought, and poverty. (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 the conflict and drought. (Source: WFP News)
Economy
- The Afghan economy is struggling due to the conflict and a decline in foreign aid. The country's currency, the afghani, has lost significant value in recent months. (Source: The Guardian)
- The International Monetary Fund has announced that it will provide Afghanistan with a $145 million loan to help stabilize the economy. (Source: IMF News)
Other News
- The Afghan government has launched a campaign to eradicate polio in the country. The campaign aims to vaccinate millions of children against the disease. (Source: WHO News)
- The Afghan cricket team has qualified for the 2023 ICC World Cup, which will be held in India. The team's qualification is seen as a major achievement for the country. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
Please note that the situation in Afghanistan is constantly evolving, and news updates may change rapidly.