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Afghan forces offer Ramadan assistance to families of fallen comrades

2021-04-14

Afghan forces offer Ramadan assistance to families of fallen comrades

The Ministry of Defence campaign comes as the Taliban tries to divert food aid from impoverished Afghans or illegally claim a 'share'.

Taliban cell confesses to carrying out series of targeted assassinations Security

2021-04-13

Taliban cell confesses to carrying out series of targeted assassinations

Taliban cell confesses to carrying out series of targeted assassinations

The cell was responsible for the November killing of television journalist Yama Siawash, as well as other targeted attacks against police leaders, prosecutors and judges.

Kunduz residents urge Taliban to stop violence during Ramadan Security

2021-04-12

Kunduz residents urge Taliban to stop violence during Ramadan

Kunduz residents urge Taliban to stop violence during Ramadan

A ceasefire should occur during Ramadan, residents say, stressing that Afghans should not be disturbed by violence during the holy month.

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