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Taliban, Islamic State Clash in Jowzjan: Officials

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(Last Updated On: October 24, 2022)

A security official on Thursday confirmed armed clashes between the Taliban and Islamic State (IS) militants in northern Jawzjan province of Afghanistan.

According to the official, the fighting took place in Jawzjan’s Qosh Tapa district and resulted casualties to both sides.

Provincial police Chief Rahmatullah Turkistani told Ariana News, “during the clashes three Daesh (Acronym for IS) militants were killed and four others injured; on the other side, two Taliban militants were killed and three wounded.”

Turkistani added that the clashes lasted for five hours and may start again soon as the two sides are gathering their loyalists.

The fighting was led by a Taliban commander named Qari Zia and a Daesh group commander named Qari Hekmat.

“The clashs erupt over Ushr and Zakat [taxes sanctioned by Islamic law],” Turkistani said.

The Taliban and the so-called Islamic State have attacked each other many times as they try to take or hold territory.

The two groups declared war on one another in January 2015 after Daesh announced the establishment of its branch in “Khorasan”, an old name for Afghanistan and parts of neighboring Pakistan, Iran and Central Asia.

By Farida Ameeni & Hesamuddin Hesam

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Ex-MP Allah Gul Mujahid arrested in connection with a murder

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(Last Updated On: May 12, 2024)

Kabul police has announced that Allah Gul Mujahid, a member of parliament in the previous government, has been arrested in connection with a murder.

Khalid Zadran, the spokesman of Kabul police, said on X that Mujahid is a suspect in the murder of an individual named Saeedullah who was killed almost three months ago.

He added that the investigation of the case requires that Mujahid’s freedom be limited and it was decided that he remain detained until the court’s verdict.

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Several countries express solidarity with Afghanistan after flash floods kill hundreds

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(Last Updated On: May 12, 2024)

Pakistan, Iran, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have expressed with Afghanistan after flash floods killed more than 300 people and destroyed hundreds of homes in northern Baghlan province.

“The Government and the people of Pakistan express their heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of life and widespread damage to property caused by heavy rains and flash floods in several provinces of Afghanistan,” Pakistan’s foreign ministry said in a statement. “Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time.”

Qatar’s foreign ministry said: “The State of Qatar expresses its full solidarity with Afghanistan in face of the destruction caused by massive floods hitting the Baghlan province north of the country, which resulted in deaths and injuries.”

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the State of Qatar’s firm support to Afghanistan and its brotherly people, and voiced its complete readiness to cooperate with the relevant authorities in Afghanistan to provide all means to help overcome crises,” it added.

UAE’s Foreign Ministry also expressed “its sincere condolences and sympathy with the friendly people of Afghanistan, and to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.”

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses his solidarity with the people of Afghanistan.

“The United Nations and its partners in Afghanistan are coordinating with the de facto authorities to swiftly assess needs and provide emergency assistance,” he said.

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Japanese ambassador meets deputy agriculture minister

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(Last Updated On: May 11, 2024)

The Japanese ambassador in Kabul, Takayoshi Kuromiya, met Saturday with Sader Azam Osmani, the Deputy of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, the meeting discussed Japan’s cooperation in these areas.

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