The United Nations has lifted the sanctions against Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of the Islamic Party of Afghanistan. This was the next step in the implementation of the peace...
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Taliban, Warlords, Kuchis and Stability
The opponents of the Kabul regime believe that the government has failed on almost all accounts. In this context, mention is often made to the growing tension between the two...
Security Situation in Afghanistan and Events in Kabul (2016 – 2017)
“Afghanistan is an Islamic republic.”[1] “The U.S. government estimates the total population at 32.6 million (July 2015 estimate).”[2] “Further hindering Afghanistan is that its...
Pakistan's Repatriation and Management Policy for Afghan Refugees Revised
The cabinet meeting, presided over by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on Tuesday approved a new policy on the repatriation and management of Afghan refugees. The policy: - Permits...
Pakistan’s Repatriation and Management Policy for Afghan Refugees Revised
The cabinet meeting, presided over by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on Tuesday approved a new policy on the repatriation and management of Afghan refugees. The policy: - Permits...
Chinese Tell President Ghani Negotiations with Taliban Only Way for Peace In Region
Deng Xijun, China’s Special Representative for Afghanistan has said to the Afghan government that negotiations with the Taliban is the only way forward. This was said during a...
Out of The Shadows
To the delight of beleaguered Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, the UN Security Council has lifted sanctions against former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. Now that his assets are...
More Horrific Records Set: UNAMA Documents another Peak Year Of Civilian Casualties
More than eleven thousand civilians were killed or injured in the conflict in Afghanistan last year, setting a grisly new record – the highest number of civilian casualties...
Balancing Critical Choices
What are the key factors in sustaining workable stability in Afghanistan in the wake of dwindling US interest to back up financially and militarily the war-ravaged country? With...
Official: U.S. ‘Aggressively’ Targeting ISIS, Al-Qaida in Afghanistan
U.S. forces in Afghanistan continue to target al-Qaida and the Islamic State in Khorasan, steadily decimating their ranks over the last 12 months. This time last year, American...
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“Polarisation and social unrest can only be tackled through social cohesion and inclusive dialogue.”