June 2018
Afghan President Announces End of Unilateral Ceasefire with Taliban
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced the end of a unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban after 18 days, stating it was largely successful. The Taliban had…
Dust Storm in Sistan and Baluchestan Province Sends Dozens to Medical Centers
A severe dust storm in Sistan and Baluchestan Province has led to dozens of residents seeking medical attention due to health complications. The situation has…
The Number of Global Refugees and Displaced Persons Increased to Over 68 Million
The UNHCR reported that the number of refugees and displaced persons worldwide reached 68.5 million in 2017, with Turkey hosting the largest number. This crisis…
Taliban Rejects Extension of Ceasefire with Government
The Taliban has officially ended a three-day ceasefire, stating they will not extend it, which has led to renewed violence in Afghanistan, including a suicide…
Following the Ceasefire, Taliban Members Enter Kabul to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Following a ceasefire, Taliban members entered Kabul to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking a significant moment of potential peace. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has also extended…
Afghanistan: Leader of Pakistani Taliban Killed in US Airstrike
Mullah Fazlullah, leader of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan just hours before a ceasefire between the Afghan government…
Death of Dozens of Afghan Security Forces in Series of Taliban Attacks
The Taliban launched a series of attacks in Afghanistan, killing at least 40 security personnel just hours before a ceasefire was to be announced for…
USA: Operations Against ISIS in Afghanistan Will Intensify
The U.S. has announced an intensification of operations against ISIS in Afghanistan during a one-week ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Taliban. U.S. Defense…
The Afghan Government Announces Unconditional Ceasefire with the Taliban
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced an unconditional ceasefire with the Taliban, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr, but it excludes groups like ISIS. The decision follows a…
Suicide Attack on Gathering of Clerics Opposing War in Afghanistan
A suicide bombing during a clerical gathering in Kabul resulted in at least seven deaths and nine injuries. The gathering, attended by over two thousand…