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Afghanistan Flash Floods: Downpour Continues, 32 Dead & 20 Injured
In Afghanistan's Parwan province, as many as 32 people have lost their lives and over 20 other were injured due to flooding in Shinwari and Sia Gard districts. Heavy downpour and flash floods have wrecked havoc in Afghanistan, which have also damaged at least over a 100 houses. Also, the rains hage caused damages to thousands of acres of farming fields and dozens of gardens.
Tags: Afghanistan, Kabul, rain, Parwan, Shinwari
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Vehicle Bomb goes Off In Afghanistan's Kabul; 4 Injured
In Afghanistan's Kabul, a bomb fitted to a motorcycle exploded near an electronic identity card centre, on August 13. The explosion left at least four injured, including two Islamic Emirate forces. The reason and source of the incident is yet to be determined. A week ago, three persons were killed and seven others were injured in a blast that occurred near Pul-e-Sokhta area in the west of Kabul.
Tags: Afghanistan, Kabul, bomb blast, Vehicle Bomb, Taliban
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Top TTP Commander Omar Khalid Khorasani Killed In Roadside Bomb Blast: Afghanistan
Top Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander Omar Khalid Khorasani has been killed in a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan. The Taliban government has confirmed the killing, and ordered a thorough investigation in the incident. Reportedly, an operation is underway to identify the spies, who were involved in the killing. Omar Khalid and two other associates of the banned terror outfit were killed in the Eastern Patrika province Barmal… read-more
Tags: TTP, Taliban, Afghanistan, Kabul, Omar Khalid Khorasani
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Afghan Women Battle To Reclaim Lost Freedoms One Year After Taliban Return
Monesa Mubarez is fighting for Afghan women's rights against the Taliban government. There are no women in the Taliban government's cabinet, and the Ministry of Women's Affairs was closed. Despite the risk of being beaten and detained by Taliban members, she participated in various rallies. "We fight for our own freedom, we fight for our rights and status, we work for no country, organization or spy agency," told Mubarez.
Tags: Taliban, Afghanistan, afghan women, protest, FREEDOM
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Another Blast Reported In Afghanistan's Kabul
Yet another case of blast was reported in Kabul's Chandawal, on August 8. However, no casualties have been reported from the blast. The witnesses claimed that the blast was caused due to a magnetic mine that was placed in a public transport. The wounded have been admitted to Ibne Sine Chest Hospital, and so far, no one has taken responsibility for the blast. Further details are awaited.
Tags: Afghanistan, Kabul, Chandawal, Taliban, Terrorist Blast
Courtesy: ANI
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Who Will Lead Al-Qaeda Terrorist Outfit After Ayman-al-Zawahari's Death
After the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the chief of Al-Qaeda in a US Strike, the question is who will lead the Osama Bin Laden-founded Al-Qaeda terrorist outfit. As of now, Saif al-Adel, Abdal-Rahman al-Maghrebi and Yazid Mebrak of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Ahmed Diriye of Al-Shabaab are some of… read-more
Tags: Al-Qaeda, Ayman al Zawahiri, Afghanistan, US Strike, Taliban
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Explosion Reported At Afghanistan Cricket Stadium, 4 Injured
In Afghanistan's Kabul, an explosion occurred at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium during the Shpageeza cricket tournament, on July 29. As per local media, Executive officer of the Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed the explosion saying, four people were injured in the incident. However, all the players and foreign citizens were not harmed. The incident's video is going viral on social media platform, and more details are awaited… read-more
Tags: Afghanistan, explosion, cricket stadium, sports, Injured
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Two Earthquakes Hit Afghanistan's North & Northeastern Regions; At Least 31 Injured
Afghanistan's north and northeast regions were hit by two earthquakes, on July 18. The earthquake left at least 31 injured, reported TOLO News. The injured have been admitted in hospitals. Reportedly, an earthquake of 5.1 magnitude on the richter scale jolted eastern Afghanistan, whereas an earthquake of 4.3 magnitude jolted northeastern past of Afghanistan. Barmal, Giyan and Zirok were the most affected districts.
Tags: Afghanistan, Earthquake, Barmal, Giyan, Zirok
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UNDP & World Bank Sign Agreement For USD 20 Million To Assist Afghanistan
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and World Bank registered a USD 20 million collaboration agreement to promote humanitarian development projects in Afghanistan. According to UNDP release, the new cooperation would assist NGO/CSOs with personalized capacity building inside their work environment and support their Quick Impact Projects (QIPs). QIPs will attempt to improve access to health, education, agriculture and food security,… read-more
Tags: UNDP, Afghanistan, World Bank, humanitarian assistance, Development
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World Economic Forum Ranks Afghanistan As Worst Country In Terms Of Gender Equality
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in a report, ranked Afghanistan as the worst country in terms of gender equality. Out of the 146 countries that were surveyed, Afghanistan was ranked 146th. Reportedly, the parameters considered for the evaluation of gender parity were economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. Meanwhile, Pakistan was ranked as the second-worst country in terms… read-more
Tags: Gender Equality, Afghanistan, Taliban, Women Empowerment, World Economic, Forum
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