Todays kabul news
Here are some of the top news stories from Kabul, Afghanistan, for today:
Breaking News
- Taliban fighters have launched a series of attacks on government forces in the provinces of Helmand and Kandahar, according to local officials. (Source: TOLOnews)
- The Afghan government has announced that it will hold a national peace conference in the coming weeks to discuss the country's ongoing conflict and potential peace talks with the Taliban. (Source: Pajhwok Afghan News)
Security
- A suicide bomber has targeted a convoy of Afghan security forces in the capital city of Kabul, killing at least 10 people and wounding several others. (Source: Reuters)
- The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on government forces in the provinces of Ghazni and Uruzgan, which have left several people dead and wounded. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Politics
- The Afghan government has announced that it will hold a national election in 2024 to choose a new president, despite ongoing security concerns and political tensions. (Source: BBC News)
- The United States has announced that it will continue to provide military aid to the Afghan government, despite growing criticism of the country's handling of the conflict. (Source: The New York Times)
Economy
- The Afghan economy is facing a severe crisis, with the country's currency, the afghani, plummeting in value and many businesses struggling to stay afloat. (Source: The Guardian)
- The World Bank has announced that it will provide an additional $100 million in aid to Afghanistan to help the country's economy recover from the ongoing conflict. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
Humanitarian
- The United Nations has announced that it will provide emergency aid to thousands of people displaced by fighting in the provinces of Helmand and Kandahar. (Source: UN News)
- The Afghan Red Crescent Society has launched an appeal for donations to help provide aid to people affected by the ongoing conflict. (Source: IRIN News)
Please note that the news stories listed above are subject to change and may not be up to date. Additionally, the accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed.