October 2018
Second Day of Elections in Afghanistan Amid Violence and Technical Failures
The parliamentary elections in Afghanistan faced significant challenges on their second day due to violence, including bombings that killed at least 18 people, and technical…
Afghanistan's Election Commission Postpones Voting in Kandahar by One Week
The Afghanistan Election Commission has postponed voting in Kandahar by one week due to a deadly shooting that killed the province's police chief. This decision…
Mattis: Recent Attack in Kandahar Will Not Affect Afghanistan's Security Situation
James Mattis stated that the recent assassination of General Abdul Raziq will not significantly impact Afghanistan's security as the country approaches elections. The U.S. remains…
Several Afghan Officials Killed in Shooting; American General Escapes Unharmed
General Abdul Razak, a key Afghan police chief, was killed in a shooting by his own guard, while General Scott Miller, the American commander, escaped…
The Number of Displaced Persons Due to Drought in Afghanistan Exceeds War Displaced
The UN reports that drought has displaced more people in Afghanistan than violence, with 275,000 individuals affected. This crisis threatens over two million people, exacerbating…
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Meets with Taliban in Qatar and Leaders in Kabul
Zalmay Khalilzad, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, met with Afghan leaders in Kabul to discuss peace efforts and also engaged with the Taliban in…
Explosion at an Election Rally in Afghanistan Leaves 22 Dead
An explosion at an election rally in Takhar, Afghanistan, killed at least 22 people, including security forces and civilians, just a week before parliamentary elections.…
Reporters Without Borders: The Number of Journalists Killed in the Past 9 Months Reaches 56
Reporters Without Borders reported that 56 journalists have been killed in the past 9 months, surpassing last year's total of 55. Afghanistan and Yemen are…
UN: Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan Reach Highest Level Since 2014
The UN reports a significant rise in civilian casualties in Afghanistan, with 2,798 killed and 5,252 injured in the first nine months of 2023, marking…
The Number of Russian Soldiers Killed in Syria Has Reached 112
The Russian parliament's defense committee has reported that 112 military personnel have been killed in Syria since Russia's direct involvement began. This includes significant losses…