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Afghan forces captured Daesh stronghold in Nangarhar

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Last Updated on: October 24, 2022

daeshAfghan security forces have captured the residential area of Hafiz Saeed, the leader of Khurasan province of the Islamic State (IS) in eastern Nangarhar province.

Papeen and Gorgory areas of Haska Mina district in Nangarhar province was the center of the so-called IS also known as Daesh group which is now being controlled by the Afghan forces.

Afghan forces have launched an operation under the name of Qahr-e Sailab [the anger of flood] aiming to eradicate Daesh militants from eastern part of the country.

Although many areas in the province is cleared from the existence of Taliban, but people still fears of Daesh threats in their areas.

Daesh fighters have damaged public institutions including hospitals, schools, mosques and civilians houses in Kot district of Nangarhar.

The provincial governor, Saleem Khan Kunduzi vows of government assistance to the people.

Now Daesh black flag is replaced with the flag of the government and it is flying in the sky of the district.

Provincial governor said they have assigned at least 500 Afghan Local Police (ALP) to keep the security in the area and fight any threat by Daesh militants, but local people seems unhappy.

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ANSF replacing IS slogans with Afghan flag after capturing their hideouts

201st Corps, 4th brigade commander Mohammad Sangin said that currently the Qahr-e Sailab operation is continuing in Haska Mina district of Nangarhar. Daesh still controls some of the areas in the district where the operation is underway.

A border police commander, Mohammad Ayoub Hassankhail said that last month Daesh was controlling major parts of Haska Mina and they even beheaded the district police chief and 7 other policemen, but now the group has been disintegrated.

Earlier Afghan and Resolute support commanders claimed that all equipments is being provided to Daesh by Pakistan.

Recently General John Nicolson the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan who was speaking to the reporters in Washington said almost 70 percent of Daesh fighters in Afghanistan are Pakistani Taliban fighters.

Pakistan had long been accused for supporting terrorists to fight against the government of Afghanistan and its foreign allies and its military institutions involvement in terrorist activities in Afghanistan.

Reported by: Rahmatullah Ziarmal

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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan condemns Israeli strikes on Iran

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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Friday strongly condemned the recent Israeli attacks on the territory of Iran, that killed senior military commanders and nuclear scientists.

In an official statement, Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, described the actions as a blatant violation of fundamental principles of international law, particularly the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations.

“These attacks come at a time when the oppressed people of Palestine, especially in the Gaza Strip, continue to suffer under relentless and catastrophic assaults,” the statement said. “The occupying regime continues its aggression with complete disregard for humanitarian and international norms.”

The Islamic Emirate expressed deep concern over the escalating regional tensions, warning that continued provocative actions by Israel could further destabilize the already fragile situation in the Middle East.

The statement urged all relevant international actors to act responsibly and, in line with their mandates to maintain regional peace and security, to address the situation urgently and prevent the spread of further instability.

 

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Many of the world’s most successful nations are democracies: Khalilzad

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Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation, in response to the Islamic Emirate Supreme Leader’s Eid remarks, emphasized the global success of democratic systems and urged reflection on their relevance.

Khalilzad said on X on Friday that during the recent Eid sermon, IEA’s Supreme Leader was very critical of democracy.

“I do not want to defend the lawlessness, corruption, and many other failures of the previous Afghan government. And, of course, the Afghan people have the right to have their own form of government,” Khalilzad wrote. “However, it is important to observe that many of the most successful, richest, and most powerful countries in the world are democracies.”

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43 killed, 158 injured in traffic accidents during Arafah and Eid holidays in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Traffic Police has reported that 117 traffic accidents occurred across the country over a five-day period from Friday to Tuesday, coinciding with the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha holidays.

According to an official statement, these incidents resulted in 43 fatalities and 158 injuries. The deceased include 31 men, 2 women, and 10 children, while the injured consist of 123 men, 11 women, and 24 children.

Traffic authorities cited driver negligence as the primary causes of the accidents. The department urged the public to exercise greater caution and adhere to traffic laws, especially during holidays and national events.

 

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