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January - 1 
The Taliban militants group in Afghanistan has confirmed that a delegation of the group has visited Tehran and met with the Iranian officials, reports Khaama Press on January 1. Taliban group ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid, in a statement, said the delegation has been sent to Tehran to hold talks reg
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The Taliban militants group in Afghanistan has confirmed that a delegation of the group has visited Tehran and met with the Iranian officials, reports Khaama Press on January 1. Taliban group ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid, in a statement, said the delegation has been sent to Tehran to hold talks regarding the situation of Afghanistan post the coalition forces withdrawal, maintaining peace and security in Afghanistan and the region. The statement further added that the delegation of the group occasionally visits the regional countries to attract the political and moral support of the regional countries to end the occupation and bring peace in Afghanistan.
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January - 4 
Seventy-one militants were killed and 49 others injured and five suspected individuals had been arrested in Security Forces (SFs) operations in different provinces, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on January 4, reports Pajhwok.The casualties inflicted to the insurgents in ground operations and ai
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Seventy-one militants were killed and 49 others injured and five suspected individuals had been arrested in Security Forces (SFs) operations in different provinces, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on January 4, reports Pajhwok.The casualties inflicted to the insurgents in ground operations and airstrikes which happened in Nangarhar, Kapisa, Paktia, Paktika, Ghazni, Kandahar, Daikundi, Farah, Badghis, Faryab and Helmand provinces in the past 24 hours, a statement from the MoD said.
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January - 6 
Taliban representatives from Afghanistan arrived in Tehran on January 6 and started peace negotiations with Iran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said,reports Tolo News.The talks are designed to set parameters for negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan Government, Iranian m
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Taliban representatives from Afghanistan arrived in Tehran on January 6 and started peace negotiations with Iran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said,reports Tolo News.The talks are designed to set parameters for negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan Government, Iranian media reported.“A Taliban delegation was in Tehran yesterday (Sunday). They had comprehensive negotiations with the Iranian deputy foreign minister,” Ghasemi said in a news conference aired live on state television.Taliban has not confirmed the meeting so far.This comes after Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said on December 28 that Iranian officials have met with the Taliban and that its details were shared with the Afghan Government in Shamkhani’s trip to Kabul last week.
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January - 8 
Justice Minister Abdul Baseer Anwar said on January 8 that he sees no significant shortcomings in Afghanistan’s Constitution which would impact the peace process or impede the Taliban from engaging in peace talks with the Afghan Government to end the conflicts in the country,reports Tolo News.His re
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Justice Minister Abdul Baseer Anwar said on January 8 that he sees no significant shortcomings in Afghanistan’s Constitution which would impact the peace process or impede the Taliban from engaging in peace talks with the Afghan Government to end the conflicts in the country,reports Tolo News.His remarks come a day after the disclosure of a detailed document that has been prepared as a potential peace agreement between the United States (US), the Taliban and the Afghan Government.According to the document, the new political arrangements within Afghanistan will include adoption of a new constitution within the 18-month transitional period.The leaked paper has also predicted the establishment of a transitional government in the aftermath of a possible peace accord between the parties to the conflict.The transitional Government is to be led by a rotating chairman and several vice chairmen, the document suggests.But the Justice Minister said it is the Afghan Government which will make the final decision about a potential constitutional amendment.All provisions reflected in the Constitution are not creating any hurdles for peace talks or for the Taliban to join Government, Anwar added.
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January - 8 
Pakistan on January 8 promised all-out efforts for the earliest possible end to bloodshed in Afghanistan and help the neighbour enter a new phase of peace and prosperity, reports Pajhwok. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held out the commitment at a meeting Afghan President's Special E
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Pakistan on January 8 promised all-out efforts for the earliest possible end to bloodshed in Afghanistan and help the neighbour enter a new phase of peace and prosperity, reports Pajhwok. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held out the commitment at a meeting Afghan President's Special Envoy on Afghan Reconciliation Omer Daudzai in Islamabad.“Pakistan will continue to play its vigorous role in bringing lasting peace to Afghanistan, where stability is in Pakistan’s own best national interest and necessary for economic development of the region,” Qureshi said.
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January - 8 
The Taliban said on January 8 they had called off peace talks with United States (US) officials in Qatar this week due to an “agenda disagreement”, especially over the involvement of Afghan officials as well as a possible ceasefire and prisoner exchange, reports Daily Times.Two days of peace talks h
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The Taliban said on January 8 they had called off peace talks with United States (US) officials in Qatar this week due to an “agenda disagreement”, especially over the involvement of Afghan officials as well as a possible ceasefire and prisoner exchange, reports Daily Times.Two days of peace talks had been set to start on January 9, Taliban officials said earlier, but the Taliban had refused to allow “puppet” Afghan officials to join.“The U.S. officials insisted that the Taliban should meet the Afghan authorities in Qatar and both sides were in disagreement over declaring a ceasefire in 2019,” a Taliban source said.Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said earlier the two sides were still working on the technical details and were not clear on the agenda for the talks.The US Embassy in Kabul did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the cancellation.The talks, which would have been the fourth round with US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, would have involved a US withdrawal, prisoner exchange and the lifting of a ban on movement of Taliban leaders, a Taliban leader had told Reuters.
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January - 13 
The National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan Hamdullah Mohib has travelled to Saudi Arabia to discuss Afghan peace talks and bilateral cooperation between Kabul and Riyadh, reports The KhaamaPress. The Office of the National Security Council (NSC) in a statement said National Security Adviser
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The National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan Hamdullah Mohib has travelled to Saudi Arabia to discuss Afghan peace talks and bilateral cooperation between Kabul and Riyadh, reports The KhaamaPress. The Office of the National Security Council (NSC) in a statement said National Security Adviser Dr. Hamdullah Mohib has travelled to Saudi Arabia after concluding an official visit to China.The statement further added that Dr. Mohib also met with the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad in Dubai and his UAE counterpart in Abu Dhabi before departing for Saudi Arabia.
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January - 13 
The United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Qatar Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on January 13 said Doha and Washington will work together on the Afghanistan peace process and addressing regional security challenges, reports Tolo News. Pompeo said Washington
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The United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Qatar Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on January 13 said Doha and Washington will work together on the Afghanistan peace process and addressing regional security challenges, reports Tolo News. Pompeo said Washington will work alongside Doha to address a number of security challenges in the region, including Afghanistan. Qatar Foreign Minister meanwhile said Doha will work jointly with Washington on Afghan peace, adding that the Taliban’s political office in Qatar is an example of Qatar’s efforts over the Afghan peace process. Al-Thani and Pompeo made the remarks at the 'Second Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue' held in Doha. “The United States and Qatar are working together to address a number of regional security challenges including in Afghanistan and in Iraq,” said Pompeo.
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January - 14 
Four persons were killed and 90 others injured in the truck bomb explosion in PD9 area of Kabul city, the national capital on January 14, reports Tolo News. Interior Ministry says many houses have been damaged in the truck bomb explosion. Interior ministry's Najib Danish said among those killed, thr
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Four persons were killed and 90 others injured in the truck bomb explosion in PD9 area of Kabul city, the national capital on January 14, reports Tolo News. Interior Ministry says many houses have been damaged in the truck bomb explosion. Interior ministry's Najib Danish said among those killed, three are soldiers and one is a civilian. Among those injured, 23 are children and 12 are women.
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January - 16 
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) spokesman Sebghat Ahmadi on January 16, insisted that there will be no threat to any country from Afghan soil, as he explained the country’s stance on a recent precautionary measure taken by Turkmenistan Defense Ministry, reports tolonews.com. Reports
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Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) spokesman Sebghat Ahmadi on January 16, insisted that there will be no threat to any country from Afghan soil, as he explained the country’s stance on a recent precautionary measure taken by Turkmenistan Defense Ministry, reports tolonews.com. Reports indicate that Turkmenistan Defense Ministry has started recruiting new cadets for its army to prevent a possible threat to its borders by militants in Afghanistan. “We assure all neighboring countries that no country will be threatened from Afghanistan’s territory. Our (Afghan) forces are fighting terrorism in Afghanistan and terrorism is being defeated,” Ahmadi explained.
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January - 16 
On January 16, the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalizad has reacted to the threats by Taliban group regarding the suspension of peace talks, reports khamma.com. “If the Talibs want to talk, we can talk. If they want to fight, we can fight. We hope tha
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On January 16, the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalizad has reacted to the threats by Taliban group regarding the suspension of peace talks, reports khamma.com. “If the Talibs want to talk, we can talk. If they want to fight, we can fight. We hope that the Talibs want to make peace,” Ambassador Khalilzad has said. Ambassador Khalilzad has further added “But if they (Taliban) do not choose to come to the table, if they choose to continue fighting, the United States will stand with the Afghan people and the Afghan government and support them. We in the coalition are proud of our support to Afghan security forces. Afghan security forces and military pressure are important in this phase.” This comes as Taliban had earlier issued a statement threatening that the group would suspend talks if Washington refuses the inclusion of troops withdrawal in the agenda of the talks. The group issued a statement late on January 15, claiming that “the Unites States agreed during Doha meeting in the month of November 2018 about discussing the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan and preventing Afghanistan from being used against other countries in the upcoming meeting.”
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January - 16 
The Special Forces have released a video which purportedly shows an airstrike on a Taliban gathering in Afghanistan, khamma.com reports on January 16. It is yet not clear if the airstrike has been carried out by the Afghan Air Force or the coalition forces based in Afghanistan as both the Afghan and
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The Special Forces have released a video which purportedly shows an airstrike on a Taliban gathering in Afghanistan, khamma.com reports on January 16. It is yet not clear if the airstrike has been carried out by the Afghan Air Force or the coalition forces based in Afghanistan as both the Afghan and coalition forces conduct regular airstrikes against the high profile targets of anti-government armed elements. The Special Operations Corps of the Afghan Military in a statement has said that the Taliban militants and their leaders will no more remain hidden from the sight of the National Defense and Security Forces.
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January - 18 
Twenty five (25) Taliban militants including two key 'commanders' have been killed during separate operations conducted in northern Baghlan and Sar-e-Pul provinces of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reports on January 18. The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said a
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Twenty five (25) Taliban militants including two key 'commanders' have been killed during separate operations conducted in northern Baghlan and Sar-e-Pul provinces of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reports on January 18. The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said at least 19 Taliban militants including two of their key‘commanders’ were killed during the operations in Sayad District of Sar-e-Pul Province during the past two weeks.The statement further added that the two key Taliban ‘commanders’ killed during the operations have been identified as Qari Karim and Mawlavi Yaqoub. The 209th Shaheen Corps in a separate statement said at least six Taliban militants have been killed and four others have sustained injuries since the launch of Pamir-10 operations in Baghlan Province.Three Ford Ranger type vehicles have also been confiscated during the operations and two depots containing clothes and weapons have also been destroyed, the 209th Shaheen Corps added.
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January - 19 
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani stated that the government would talk with Pakistan if the Taliban group is being represented by Pakistan or any other regional country, reports Khaama Press on January 20. The President stated that ‘Taliban have two options; to be represented Pakistan and other regio
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President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani stated that the government would talk with Pakistan if the Taliban group is being represented by Pakistan or any other regional country, reports Khaama Press on January 20. The President stated that ‘Taliban have two options; to be represented Pakistan and other regional countries, or they should represent themselves as Afghans’. The latest remarks by President Ghani come amid ongoing efforts to launch direct peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban group. However, the Taliban group has so far refused to participate in direct talks with the government emphasizing that the group prefers direct negotiations with the United States mainly focusing on complete withdrawal of the foreign forces.
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January - 22 
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on January 22 outlined the Afghan Government’s vision for peace and reconciliation with the Taliban before world leaders at the sidelines World Economic Forum (WEF) 2019 summit, reports Tolo News. The CEO, however, also clarified that a wider segment o
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on January 22 outlined the Afghan Government’s vision for peace and reconciliation with the Taliban before world leaders at the sidelines World Economic Forum (WEF) 2019 summit, reports Tolo News. The CEO, however, also clarified that a wider segment of society, the Afghan people in general, were not in support of the Taliban’s perception of Governance or to see them back in power. “Taliban are asking for Islamic Emirate which is a different type of ruling, like the religious scholars are getting together and appointing an Amir (Emire) so everybody could be obedient to that type of system while we embarked upon a different system,” Abdullah told a panel of world leaders at Davos. Abdullah Abdullah was attending the WEF 2019 summit at the ski resort of Davos in Switzerland.
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January - 22 
National Directorate of Security (NDS), the Afghan Intelligence service, has confirmed that 36 security personnel embraced martyrdom and 58 others were wounded in a coordinated attack on a Security Base in Maidan Wardak Province, reports Tolo News. The NDS in a statement said the suicide bomber mana
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National Directorate of Security (NDS), the Afghan Intelligence service, has confirmed that 36 security personnel embraced martyrdom and 58 others were wounded in a coordinated attack on a Security Base in Maidan Wardak Province, reports Tolo News. The NDS in a statement said the suicide bomber managed to breach the security barrier by driving a Humvee armored personnel carrier packed with explosives and detonate it near the main building of the base. The statement further added that three other militants, who were looking to detonate another Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) and carry out shooting spree after the first explosion, were shot dead and the car bomb was defused.
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January - 22 
The United States (US) confirmed that its envoy is meeting in Doha (Qatar) with the Taliban, seeking to negotiate an end to the Afghanistan war despite a new major attack claimed by the insurgents on January 22, reports The News. The State Department said that the US special representative on Afghan
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The United States (US) confirmed that its envoy is meeting in Doha (Qatar) with the Taliban, seeking to negotiate an end to the Afghanistan war despite a new major attack claimed by the insurgents on January 22, reports The News. The State Department said that the US special representative on Afghan reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, met with Taliban representatives in Doha on January 22. "We can confirm that Special Representative Khalilzad and an interagency team are in Doha today talking with representatives of the Taliban," a State Department spokeswoman said, adding that the talks were taking place over two days.
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January - 24 
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, one of the co-founders of the Taliban, was appointed as the leader of its ‘political office’ in Qatar to strengthen its hand in peace talks with the United States on January 24, reports Dawn. “This step has been taken to strengthen and properly handle the ongoing negotia
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Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, one of the co-founders of the Taliban, was appointed as the leader of its ‘political office’ in Qatar to strengthen its hand in peace talks with the United States on January 24, reports Dawn. “This step has been taken to strengthen and properly handle the ongoing negotiations process with the United States,” the Taliban said in statement. Further, a senior Taliban official said, “Baradar will soon fly to Qatar. He has been given the new position because the US wanted senior Taliban leadership to participate in peace talks”.
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January - 24 
President Ashraf Ghani, on January 24, said the function of the office of Zalmay Khalilzad, the United States Special Representatives for Afghanistan Reconciliation, was to facilitate direct talks between the Afghan Government and the Taliban, reports Tolo News. “The function of Ambassador Khalilzad
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President Ashraf Ghani, on January 24, said the function of the office of Zalmay Khalilzad, the United States Special Representatives for Afghanistan Reconciliation, was to facilitate direct talks between the Afghan Government and the Taliban, reports Tolo News. “The function of Ambassador Khalilzad’s office is to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table with Afghan Government. We need regional and international consensus to achieve peace,” Ghani said. Ashraf Ghani further said that Afghanistan will be the greatest asset for Pakistan’s prosperity in terms of energy if Islamabad changes its attitude towards Afghanistan and addresses the common issue of terrorism.
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January - 25 
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said that over 45,000 Afghan forces have lost their lives since he assumed office as the President of the country in 2014, reports Khaama Press on January 26. “Thirdly, since I have become president, a hundred thousand troops left. Over 45,000 Afghan security personne
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President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said that over 45,000 Afghan forces have lost their lives since he assumed office as the President of the country in 2014, reports Khaama Press on January 26. “Thirdly, since I have become president, a hundred thousand troops left. Over 45,000 Afghan security personnel have paid the ultimate sacrifice,” President Ghani said during a discussion with journalist Fareed Zakaria on the sidelines of World Economic Forum in Davos in Switzerland. He said “The number of international casualties is less than 72. So, it shows you who is doing the fighting and the support is mutual. We need to get a stable Afghanistan as an entity that can ensure security of America and Europe and others on the one hand, but more fundamentally our own democratic rights and institutions and our right to live in peace and harmony.” President Ghani had earlier said around 28,000 Afghan soldiers have lost their lives until the start of 2019. The latest revelation by President Ghani comes as the Taliban militants have increased their attacks against the Security Forces (SFs) during the recent years.
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January - 26 
The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has said that significant progress has been made on vital issues during the 6-day talks with Taliban ‘political leaders’ in Qatar, reports Khaama Press on January 27. “After six days in Doha, I’m head
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The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has said that significant progress has been made on vital issues during the 6-day talks with Taliban ‘political leaders’ in Qatar, reports Khaama Press on January 27. “After six days in Doha, I’m headed to Afghanistan for consultations. Meetings here were more productive than they have been in the past. We made significant progress on vital issues,” Khalilzad said in a Twitter post. However, he said a number of issues are still left to work out, emphasizing that he will build on the momentum and resume talks shortly. Ambassador Khalilzad also added that “Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed, and “everything” must include an intra-Afghan dialogue and comprehensive ceasefire.”
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January - 27 
Taliban leader Mullah Mutasim Agha Jan on January 27 said that both sides, United States (US) and Taliban, had agreed on "some most important issues", reports Tolo News. Mutasim Agha Jan said that the talks between US and Taliban last week had reached a very sensitive point and both sides agreed on
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Taliban leader Mullah Mutasim Agha Jan on January 27 said that both sides, United States (US) and Taliban, had agreed on "some most important issues", reports Tolo News. Mutasim Agha Jan said that the talks between US and Taliban last week had reached a very sensitive point and both sides agreed on important issues or are close to reaching agreements and will share the developments with their leaders. Mullah Mutasim Aga Jan was the Finance Minister in the Taliban regime from 1996 to 2001.
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January - 27 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on January 27 said it has decided to extend the basic military training period for members of the Afghan National Army (ANA) from ten weeks to 12 weeks in the hope of lowering the high death toll among soldiers, reports Tolo News. “The training period has been increased
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on January 27 said it has decided to extend the basic military training period for members of the Afghan National Army (ANA) from ten weeks to 12 weeks in the hope of lowering the high death toll among soldiers, reports Tolo News. “The training period has been increased from 10 weeks to 12 weeks. All plans have been reassessed. Old plans will be replaced with new ones; the plans which are needed in the battlefields,” said Mohammad Amin Wahidi, the commander of Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC).
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January - 28 
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on January 28 urged the Taliban group leaders to start direct negotiations with the Afghan government regarding peace and reconciliation process, reports Khaama Press. President Ghani said Taliban have two options, to join hands with the Afghan nation or to remain an
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President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on January 28 urged the Taliban group leaders to start direct negotiations with the Afghan government regarding peace and reconciliation process, reports Khaama Press. President Ghani said Taliban have two options, to join hands with the Afghan nation or to remain an instrument of the outsiders and implement their objectives. He said the continuation of war prevents the formation of a strong government which is one of the main objectives of the enemies of country.
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January - 28 
The Commandos of the Afghan National Army (ANA) have rescued at least 38 people from a Taliban-run prison in Aab Band District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on January 29. The Commander of the Special Operations Corps of the Afghan Military, General Bismillah Waziri stated that nine ANA s
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The Commandos of the Afghan National Army (ANA) have rescued at least 38 people from a Taliban-run prison in Aab Band District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on January 29. The Commander of the Special Operations Corps of the Afghan Military, General Bismillah Waziri stated that nine ANA soldiers and number of Afghan National Police soldiers were also rescued during the operations. He said the militants had also abducted a number of security personnel of a parliamentary candidate as well as members of the public uprising forces.
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January - 28 
The North Atlantic Treaty Organistaion (NATO), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance will continue to stay with the United States (US) in Afghanistan, reports Khaama Press on January 29. Stoltenberg, stated, “We continue to stay with the United States in Afghanistan. We welcome t
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organistaion (NATO), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance will continue to stay with the United States (US) in Afghanistan, reports Khaama Press on January 29. Stoltenberg, stated, “We continue to stay with the United States in Afghanistan. We welcome the talks with Taliban.” Jens Stoltenberg added, “Ambassador Khalilzad briefed all allies a few weeks ago, and the reason why NATO is in Afghanistan is to create a condition for peaceful solution to make sure that Afghanistan never again becomes a safe haven for international terrorists and to send a message to Taliban that they will not win on the battlefield, so they have to sit down at the negotiating table, and therefore we are encouraged by what we see now, the progress and talks with Taliban.”
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January - 29 
Qatar has pledged to host further talks in support of the reconciliation process in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on January 30. The Office of High Peace Council of Afghanistan in a statement said the Special Envoy of the Foreign Ministry of Qatar Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani met with the Afg
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Qatar has pledged to host further talks in support of the reconciliation process in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on January 30. The Office of High Peace Council of Afghanistan in a statement said the Special Envoy of the Foreign Ministry of Qatar Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani met with the Afghan High Peace Council Chief Karim Khalili in Kabul on January 29, during which he reaffirmed his country’s interest to further support peace process in Afghanistan. The statement further added that Mr. Al-Qahtani reassured that Doha is prepared to host further talks in sequence of the previous talks in support of Afghan reconciliation process.
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January - 30 
Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on January 30, said that the Afghan Government has the key for peace and reconciliation since a proper plan, program, and road map is available with the Government, reports The Khaama Press. He also emphasised that the government wants unconditional negotiation
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Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on January 30, said that the Afghan Government has the key for peace and reconciliation since a proper plan, program, and road map is available with the Government, reports The Khaama Press. He also emphasised that the government wants unconditional negotiations with the Taliban but reconciliation process has conditions.This comes as efforts are underway to launch direct negotiations between the Afghan Government and Taliban group to end the violence in the country but the Taliban has so far rejected to hold talks with the Government. In response to Taliban’s stance for considering the Government as illegitimate and refusing direct talks, President Ghani questioned the legitimacy of Taliban group and the justification the group offers for waging war. Ghani added the religious scholars have denounced the killings of civilians and suicide attacks during the gatherings in Mecca and Indonesia.
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January - 30 
At least 19 Taliban militants and one Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K)militant renounced violence in Nangarhar province, the provincial Government said late on January 30, reports The Khaama Press. According to the local officials, the militants were previously involved in destructive activities in Kho
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At least 19 Taliban militants and one Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K)militant renounced violence in Nangarhar province, the provincial Government said late on January 30, reports The Khaama Press. According to the local officials, the militants were previously involved in destructive activities in Khogyani, Achin, Momandara, Ghani Khel and Haska Mina Districts. Also, Habiba Kakar, Deputy Advisor to Nangarhar’s Governor for social affairs, said the militants renounced violence due to the efforts of National Directorate of Security (NDS). She added that the militants have handed over heavy and small fire arms after renouncing violence.
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January - 31 
A number of religious scholars had a detailed discussion on the ongoing peace talks at a gathering in Balkh province on January 31, where they said they are in favor of any option which is used for achieving peace in the country, “even if it is establishment of an interim Government”, reports The Kh
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A number of religious scholars had a detailed discussion on the ongoing peace talks at a gathering in Balkh province on January 31, where they said they are in favor of any option which is used for achieving peace in the country, “even if it is establishment of an interim Government”, reports The Khaama Press.The clerics called on the Taliban to lay down their arms and enter face-to-face talks with the Afghan Government so that they can share their demands directly with Afghan officials. The group also agreed in principal on a draft framework for peace after six-day talks with US officials in Qatar. US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad earlier on January 26, said the key for peace is at the hand of Afghans as he acknowledged that progresses have been made in the peace process. Balkh clerics said showing willingness for peace is a sign of “surrender” to the will of the Almighty Allah; therefore, the religious scholars said, the Taliban should not have any fear from joining peace. “The religious scholars here at this gathering in general are in favor of any option which is used for achieving peace whether it is an interim government or a transitional government. We accept all of them. We hope that government and Taliban accept this option for the sake of peace,” said Sayed Abdul Wakil Akhundzada, a religious scholar in Balkh.
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February - 2 
A local leader of the Taliban group has been killed together with seven other militants during the operations of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces(ANDSF) in Helmand province, The Khaama Press reports on February 3. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement said the Taliban leader Q
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A local leader of the Taliban group has been killed together with seven other militants during the operations of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces(ANDSF) in Helmand province, The Khaama Press reports on February 3. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement said the Taliban leader Qari Janan was killed in Highway 601 in Balochan area located in the outskirts of the provincial capital (Lashkargah). The statement further added that five militants also sustained injuries during the same operations. At least eight hideouts were also destroyed and some Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) which were planted by the militants in Balochan, Gul Agha, Asadullah and Kochian areas were discovered and defused, the statement by the MoI added.
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February - 2 
On February 2, Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said the Afghan National Defense (AND) and Security Forces would not accept transient peace, reports The Khaama Press. According to President Ghani, the Afghan Security Forces are moving towards self-sufficiency and would not accept a transient p
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On February 2, Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said the Afghan National Defense (AND) and Security Forces would not accept transient peace, reports The Khaama Press. According to President Ghani, the Afghan Security Forces are moving towards self-sufficiency and would not accept a transient peace until a single a drop of blood remains in their body, emphasising that a peace deal which does not guarantee the role of security forces would not be able be acceptable. He assured that peace would be based on a deal which should clearly outline the role of the national defense and security forces. President Ghani also emphasised that the Afghan forces are prepared for generations, not for a day, for a year, a decade or one generation. He said the Security Forces have the responsibility to fight until a peace deal is reached and there would be no delay in this regard.
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February - 2 
The Chief Executive of Jamiat-e-Islami (JeI) party Ata Mohammad Noor stated the Moscow dialogue will strengthen peace efforts in Afghanistan, The Khaama Press reports on February 3. Confirming his participation in the summit, Noor said in a statement “I alongside few prominent #Afghan leaders will b
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The Chief Executive of Jamiat-e-Islami (JeI) party Ata Mohammad Noor stated the Moscow dialogue will strengthen peace efforts in Afghanistan, The Khaama Press reports on February 3. Confirming his participation in the summit, Noor said in a statement “I alongside few prominent #Afghan leaders will be attending the intra-Afghan dialogue in Moscow which we firmly believe will be a pathway towards strengthening of the peace efforts led by the US and facilitated by other countries involved in the issue.” Noor further added “At the meeting in Moscow, we will be observing our national interests & the people’s will towards an enduring peace. At the meeting, I will also support the peace efforts led by US & will discuss solutions to bolster the efforts underway that will serve interests of our people.” The Moscow Summit will be organized on 5th and 6th of February in the capital city of Russia.
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February - 3 
The U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will leave intelligence in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the U.S. forces from the country, The Khaama Press reports on February 4. Trump stated, “We’ve been there for 19 years, almost, we are fighting very well. We’re fighting harder than ever befor
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The U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will leave intelligence in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the U.S. forces from the country, The Khaama Press reports on February 4. Trump stated, “We’ve been there for 19 years, almost, we are fighting very well. We’re fighting harder than ever before. And I think that they will- I think they’re tired and, I think everybody’s tired. We got to get out of these endless wars and bring our folks back home.” However, he said, “Now, that doesn’t mean we’re not going to be watching with intelligence. We’re going to be watching, and watching closely.” Trump also added that “And I’ll leave intelligence there. Real intelligence, by the way. I’ll leave intelligence there and if I see nests forming, I’ll do something about it.” President Trump had earlier vowed that he would bring American troops home if a peace deal was reached with the Taliban to end the war in Afghanistan.
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February - 4 
Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on February 4 stated that the main obstacle to reach peace was Taliban’s position, adding that no change has been made in vision and position of the Taliban, a group that wanted to strengthen its position by wasting the time, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Abdullah sa
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Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on February 4 stated that the main obstacle to reach peace was Taliban’s position, adding that no change has been made in vision and position of the Taliban, a group that wanted to strengthen its position by wasting the time, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Abdullah said that one of regional countries is seeking a puppet or weak government in Afghanistan, but other countries do not want return of Taliban to power in the country. Pointing to reports of US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan, the country’s chief executive said that part of the forces would possibly leave, but it would not mean “doomsday”, adding that the burden of most of fighting and maintaining of security was on shoulders of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). However, chief executive said there was a possibility that the number of foreign forces would decline but no such instructions have been given so far.
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February - 4 
The Chief Executive of the Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah said that one of the regional countries is seeking to turn Afghanistan into a puppet state, The Khaama Press reports on February 5.Abdullah said “Is there a country in the region that to see its interests in persistent war in Afghanistan?
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The Chief Executive of the Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah said that one of the regional countries is seeking to turn Afghanistan into a puppet state, The Khaama Press reports on February 5.Abdullah said “Is there a country in the region that to see its interests in persistent war in Afghanistan? Is it the international community that seeks persistent war?Unfortunately, one of the regional countries want a puppet government or the country be ruled by a weak government.” Abdullah admitted that the Government has not been able to find a solution to the issue and the condition that exists is not acceptable to the people of Afghanistan.He also added that the consensus that existed after the fall of Taliban regime does not exist anymore since the situation has changed regionally and globally.
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February - 4 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) says a large-scale Taliban attack has been repulsed in the outskirts of Kunduz city, The Khaama Press reports on February 5. The Ministry also added that the security personnel have also suffered casualties during the clash but did not elaborate further regarding the ex
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) says a large-scale Taliban attack has been repulsed in the outskirts of Kunduz city, The Khaama Press reports on February 5. The Ministry also added that the security personnel have also suffered casualties during the clash but did not elaborate further regarding the exact number of the security forces who have lost their lives.According to a statement released by the MoD, the Taliban militants launched a large-scale attack on security posts at around 1:00 am local time which was repulsed by the Security Forces (SFs).The statement further added that the clash left at least 22 militants dead and 18 others wounded.
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February - 5 
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has made clear on February 5, that Afghan politicians attending the Moscow, Russia, conference do not have executive power and are not officially representing the country, reports pajhwok.com. The involvement of his administration as the decision-maker was a must, said
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has made clear on February 5, that Afghan politicians attending the Moscow, Russia, conference do not have executive power and are not officially representing the country, reports pajhwok.com. The involvement of his administration as the decision-maker was a must, said the President, whose government has so far been excluded from talks between Taliban and the US. As Afghan opposition politicians, including Hamid Karzai, met Taliban representatives in Moscow, the President said: “At the end of any peace deal, the decision-maker will be the government of Afghanistan.” He added, “Let hundreds of such meetings be held, but these would only be on paper unless there is an agreement by the Afghan government and Afghanistan’s legal institutions.”
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February - 5 
The Taliban demanded a new Constitution for Afghanistan and promised an ‘inclusive Islamic system’ to govern the country at a gathering with senior Afghan politicians in Russia on February 5, that excluded the Kabul Government, reports The Khaama Press.The Taliban’s manifesto, outlined in Moscow bef
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The Taliban demanded a new Constitution for Afghanistan and promised an ‘inclusive Islamic system’ to govern the country at a gathering with senior Afghan politicians in Russia on February 5, that excluded the Kabul Government, reports The Khaama Press.The Taliban’s manifesto, outlined in Moscow before some of Afghanistan’s most influential leaders, comes a week after the Taliban held unprecedented six-day talks with US negotiators in Doha, Qatar about ending the 17-year war. “The Kabul government constitution is invalid. It has been imported from the West and is an obstacle to peace,” Sher Abbas Stanikzai, who headed the Taliban delegation stated. “It is conflicted. We want an Islamic constitution,” he said, adding that the new charter would be drafted by Islamic scholars.“It is responsibility of all the Afghans to end foreign invasion,” Stanikzai said, adding, “War has been imposed on the Afghan nation and the Islamic Emirate as their country has been invaded and the invaders have toppled an Islamic sovereign system. All causes for war should first be removed.”
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February - 5 
The U.S. Military officials have refuted the Taliban statement suggesting that the U.S. Military has agreed to withdraw half or 50 per cent of its troops from Afghanistan by April of this year, Khamma Press reports on February 6. Colonel David Butler, a spokesman for the U.S. Forces in Afghanistan h
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The U.S. Military officials have refuted the Taliban statement suggesting that the U.S. Military has agreed to withdraw half or 50 per cent of its troops from Afghanistan by April of this year, Khamma Press reports on February 6. Colonel David Butler, a spokesman for the U.S. Forces in Afghanistan has the rejected the Taliban claims, saying “Our mission hasn’t changed. We have no orders to withdraw.”
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February - 5 
The United States (US) President Donald Trump has said his Administration is holding constructive talks with a number of Afghan groups, including the Taliban in Afghanistan, Khamma Press reports on February 6. Trump said “I have also accelerated our negotiations to reach a political settlement in Af
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The United States (US) President Donald Trump has said his Administration is holding constructive talks with a number of Afghan groups, including the Taliban in Afghanistan, Khamma Press reports on February 6. Trump said “I have also accelerated our negotiations to reach a political settlement in Afghanistan. Our troops have fought with unmatched valor — and thanks to their bravery, we are now able to pursue a political solution to this long and bloody conflict.” President Trump further added that “In Afghanistan, my Administration is holding constructive talks with a number of Afghan groups, including the Taliban. As we make progress in these negotiations, we will be able to reduce our troop presence and focus on counter-terrorism.” He said, “We do not know whether we will achieve an agreement — but we do know that after two decades of war, the hour has come to at least try for peace”.
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February - 7 
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on February 7, expressed concerns about the violence perpetrated by Pakistan against civil society activists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan Provinces, reports The Times of India. Ghani’s sharp criticism against Pakistan comes at a time when he has been
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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on February 7, expressed concerns about the violence perpetrated by Pakistan against civil society activists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan Provinces, reports The Times of India. Ghani’s sharp criticism against Pakistan comes at a time when he has been pushed to the side-lines in the Pakistan led peace talks with the Afghan Taliban.
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February - 7 
Delegates who attended the Moscow (Russia) peace talks said the meeting was satisfying and successful and they hope that the continuation of such initiatives will lead to lasting peace, Tolo News reports on February 8.The delegates told that they had fruitful talks and reached agreements on many iss
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Delegates who attended the Moscow (Russia) peace talks said the meeting was satisfying and successful and they hope that the continuation of such initiatives will lead to lasting peace, Tolo News reports on February 8.The delegates told that they had fruitful talks and reached agreements on many issues and hope to reach more agreements at future talks. The two-day Moscow talks between Afghan politicians and Taliban wrapped up on February 6, when they issued a joint declaration that highlights nine key points they agreed on. The delegates have agreed to hold the next round of the talks in the Qatar capital, Doha. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, head of the Taliban delegation, told that he hopes that they reach more agreements on peace in the near future as they have agreed on many issues in Moscow.
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February - 7 
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has dismissed the claims by Taliban leaders regarding the agreed timetable for the withdrawal of the U.S. forces from Afghanistan, Khamma Press reports on February 7.“In recent days, I’ve heard some individual
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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has dismissed the claims by Taliban leaders regarding the agreed timetable for the withdrawal of the U.S. forces from Afghanistan, Khamma Press reports on February 7.“In recent days, I’ve heard some individual Taliban officials claim we have a troop withdrawal timetable for Afghanistan. Today, they correctly retracted that claim. To be clear: no troop withdrawal timetable exists,” Ambassador Khalilzad said in a statement on Twitter.Colonel David Butler, a spokesman for the U.S. Forces in Afghanistan has also rejected the Taliban claims, saying “Our mission hasn’t changed. We have no orders to withdraw.”This comes as reports emerged on February 7, that the deputy chief of the political office of Taliban in Qatar, Doha Mawlavi Abdul Salam Hanafi has said that the half of the U.S. troops would withdraw from Afghanistan until the end of April, 2019.
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February - 9 
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that the Police forces have thwarted a suicide attack plot in Kabul city, Khamma Press reports on February 10.According to a statement released by the MoI, the Logar Police forces arrested a would-be suicide bomber and confiscated a vehicle-borne Improvis
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The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that the Police forces have thwarted a suicide attack plot in Kabul city, Khamma Press reports on February 10.According to a statement released by the MoI, the Logar Police forces arrested a would-be suicide bomber and confiscated a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during an operation.The statement further added that the would-be suicide bomber was on his way to Kabul but was stopped and arrested in the vicinity of Logar Province before he manages to reach Kabul city.The Ministry also added that the suicide bomber was looking to carry out an attack in Kabul city.
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February - 9 
There is no plan on either to withdraw or reduce the number of US forces in Afghanistan, a spokesman for US forces, Colonel David Butler said, adding that they will continue their support to their Afghan counterparts to thwart threats against Afghanistan and the United States, even after a political
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There is no plan on either to withdraw or reduce the number of US forces in Afghanistan, a spokesman for US forces, Colonel David Butler said, adding that they will continue their support to their Afghan counterparts to thwart threats against Afghanistan and the United States, even after a political agreement with the Taliban, Tolo News reports on February 10. “No, there is no program for leaving Afghanistan,” Butler stated. “We are committed to the Afghan security forces. I think you heard what President (Donald) Trump said is that we are committed right now to the Afghan security forces and like Ambassador (Zalmay) Khalilzad said nothing is decided until everything is decided. So, we are here. We are fighting every day in support of the Afghan security forces,” he said.US has 14,000 forces in Afghanistan who are engaged in counterterror as well as train, advise and assisting mission for their Afghan counterparts.
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February - 10 
President Ashraf Ghani, on February 10, said the Afghan government is ready to allow the Taliban to open an office in Kabul, Kandahar or Nangarhar, reports Tolo News.Ghani said “a sustainable peace and a peace with dignity” will come to the country and for this, he is ready to even sacrifice his lif
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President Ashraf Ghani, on February 10, said the Afghan government is ready to allow the Taliban to open an office in Kabul, Kandahar or Nangarhar, reports Tolo News.Ghani said “a sustainable peace and a peace with dignity” will come to the country and for this, he is ready to even sacrifice his life.“We want peace in Mecca. Is that satisfactory or Moscow?” asked Ghani. “The nation says that they (Afghan politicians and Taliban members) did not go to Mecca but they went to Moscow (for talks on peace); therefore, they should answer to this question”, he added. Ghani said that he is expected to give up his position - for peace – but added that this post was given to him by the people who voted for him and that this will not be compromised.
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February - 10 
The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said at least 10 Taliban militants were killed and 15 others were wounded during the operations of the Afghan Police and Afghan Army in Khwajah Ghar, Dasht-e-Qala, YangiQala, and Khwajah Bahauddin Districts of Takhar Province
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The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said at least 10 Taliban militants were killed and 15 others were wounded during the operations of the Afghan Police and Afghan Army in Khwajah Ghar, Dasht-e-Qala, YangiQala, and Khwajah Bahauddin Districts of Takhar Province, reports The Khaama Press. The statement further added that the operations are being conducted in the framework of Toofan-24 operations. The Afghan forces also received artillery and close air support during the operations, the 209th Shaheen Corps said adding that the operations will continue until the mentioned areas are fully cleared of militants. According to 209th Shaheen Corps, the security personnel have not suffered casualties during the operations.
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February - 10 
The acting Secretary of Defense of the United States Patrick Shanahan has said that no direction has been received to reduce the number of US troops in Afghanistan, The Khaama Pressreports on February 11. He pointed towards the important security interests of the United States in the region and adde
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The acting Secretary of Defense of the United States Patrick Shanahan has said that no direction has been received to reduce the number of US troops in Afghanistan, The Khaama Pressreports on February 11. He pointed towards the important security interests of the United States in the region and added that he has so far not received any direction to reduce the nearly 14,000 US troops in Afghanistan.
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February - 10 
The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah has said the main reason behind the ongoing conflict is the ‘stubbornness’ of Taliban leaders, reports The Khaama Presson February 11. Speaking during the meeting of Council of Ministers, Abdullah said the steps whi
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The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah has said the main reason behind the ongoing conflict is the ‘stubbornness’ of Taliban leaders, reports The Khaama Presson February 11. Speaking during the meeting of Council of Ministers, Abdullah said the steps which they (Taliban) have taken are for publicity and concessions, not for goodwill or for real negotiations. Admitting that compromises are needed to pave the way for further peace talks, Abdullah said it would be impossible to insist on one’s own demands and expect peace as well.
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February - 10 
US Forces-Afghanistan spokesman Colonel David Butler said the US-backed military pressure by the Afghan forces on the Taliban will continue until a peace agreement is reached.“We will continue to fight every single day until there is a peaceful settlement and that is important to know that the Talib
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US Forces-Afghanistan spokesman Colonel David Butler said the US-backed military pressure by the Afghan forces on the Taliban will continue until a peace agreement is reached.“We will continue to fight every single day until there is a peaceful settlement and that is important to know that the Taliban will continue to feel this enormous military pressure,” Butler had stated on February 10.
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February - 11 
Amidst the ongoing peace efforts, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) on February 11, said the Afghan Defense and Security Forces backed by their foreign counterparts will increase their attacks on Taliban’s strongholds, reports Tolo News. A MoD spokesman, Ghafoor Ahmad Jawed, said military operations by
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Amidst the ongoing peace efforts, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) on February 11, said the Afghan Defense and Security Forces backed by their foreign counterparts will increase their attacks on Taliban’s strongholds, reports Tolo News. A MoD spokesman, Ghafoor Ahmad Jawed, said military operations by Afghan forces are ongoing in at least 15 provinces. He stated, “We are conducting (military) operations in different provinces and the Taliban has sustained heavy casualties,” Jawed said. “At least 10 commanders of Taliban have been killed in the last three weeks. We are also conducting operations against Daesh militants.”
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February - 11 
The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the ongoing talks for a negotiated and peaceful settlement in Afghanistan focus on ‘a peace deal, not a leave deal’, Khamma Press reports on February 12.Stoltenberg said “First of all I would like to commend on Ambassador Khalilzad for his ef
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The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the ongoing talks for a negotiated and peaceful settlement in Afghanistan focus on ‘a peace deal, not a leave deal’, Khamma Press reports on February 12.Stoltenberg said “First of all I would like to commend on Ambassador Khalilzad for his efforts and the hard work and his commitment to really find a solution. We all want to peacefully negotiate the political solution for Afghanistan.”This comes as efforts are underway to end the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan through peace negotiations.“The aim is of course for us to not to stay forever in Afghanistan, but the aim for NATO in Afghanistan is to fight terrorism and to create conditions for a peaceful solution by helping, training and supporting the Afghan security forces. That’s exactly what to do and on the recents we see some increased possibilities for the peace deal, still we have a long way to go is actually that NATO has been present and to support and send a very clear message to Taliban,” he added. Also, he hailed US’s efforts to find a diplomatic and peaceful solution to the 17-year long war in Afghanistan and said that a potential peace deal between the US and the Taliban will also have implications on the presence of NATO and US forces in the country, reports Tolo News.“First of all, I would like to commend ambassador (Zalmay) Khalilzad for his efforts and the hard work and his commitment to really find a solution and we all want a peaceful negotiated political solution to the crisis in Afghanistan. I totally agree with him (Khalilzad) that this is not about negotiating to leave there, this is about negotiating a peace deal. Peace deal may have implications for the presence of NATO and US troops in Afghanistan,” he said.
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February - 12 
Taliban on February 12, announced the formation of a 14-member peace negotiating team ahead of fresh round of peace talks with the US envoy in Doha, Qatar on February 25, reports Tolo News. In a statement, the group said that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Head of Taliban’s Qatar office has
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Taliban on February 12, announced the formation of a 14-member peace negotiating team ahead of fresh round of peace talks with the US envoy in Doha, Qatar on February 25, reports Tolo News. In a statement, the group said that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Head of Taliban’s Qatar office has assigned the team in line with the guidance of group’s leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada. Reports indicate that Taliban’s chief negotiator Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanakzai will lead the Taliban team. Stanakzai previously served as head of Taliban’s Qatar office. The rest member of Taliban’s negotiating team is MawlawiZiaurrahmanMadani, ex-Taliban governor for Kunduz, Maelawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, former minister of education, Shahabuddin Delawar, member of Taliban’s Qatar office who also served as Taliban’s envoy to UAE, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansour, ex-minister of agriculture, Mullah Abdul Manan Omari, brother of Taliban’s founding leader Mullah Omar, Mawlawi Amir Khan Mutaqi, ex-minister of information and culture who now serves as head of Hibatullah’s office, Mullah Mohammad Fazel Mazloom, former deputy minister of defense, Mullah KhairullahKhairkhaw, ex-governor of Herat, Mawlawi Mati-ul-Haq, member of Taliban’s leadership, Mullah Noorullah Noori, Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Omari, member of Qatar office, Mullah Abdul Haq, ex deputy head of Taliban’s intelligence and Mohammad Anas Haqqani, brother of Sirajuddin Haqqani and member of Haqqani network.ButAnas Haqqani is currently under the custody of the Afghan government. “Main agenda pursued by Mr. (Zalmay) Khalilzad is how to create the platform for an intra-Afghan dialogue so that the delegation of the Afghan government and the Taliban enter into talks,” said Omid Maisam, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah’s deputy spokesman.
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February - 12 
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, who is on a six-nation trip to discuss the Afghan peace process said on February 12, while meeting with EU and NATO partners in Brussels, Belgium that their shared purpose is to reach a peace agreement and not a withdrawal a
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US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, who is on a six-nation trip to discuss the Afghan peace process said on February 12, while meeting with EU and NATO partners in Brussels, Belgium that their shared purpose is to reach a peace agreement and not a withdrawal agreement, reports Tolo News.“Our shared purpose is to reach a peace agreement (not a withdrawal agreement) that is worthy of the sacrifices made over decades of war," Khalilzad tweeted. "We went into Afghanistan together, and together we will determine our future posture, based on conditions we determine with Afghans. We also agreed that jumpstarting the intra-Afghan dialogue is an immediate priority," Khalilzad tweeted.
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February - 13 
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on February 13 said the organization’s role in Afghanistan is about providing conditions a political, peaceful solution, reports Tolo News.Addressing journalists before the start of the defense ministers meeting in Brussels, Stoltenberg said: “The aim is of co
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on February 13 said the organization’s role in Afghanistan is about providing conditions a political, peaceful solution, reports Tolo News.Addressing journalists before the start of the defense ministers meeting in Brussels, Stoltenberg said: “The aim is of course not to be in Afghanistan forever, the aim is to be in Afghanistan to fight terrorism and to train, assist and advise Afghan National Army, security forces so they can stabilize their own country.”
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February - 13 
The Afghan Taliban on February 13 announced that its negotiators would next week meet the top United States (US) and Pakistani officials including Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan during a key round of talks in Islamabad as part of the ongoing Afghan peace talks, reports Times of India. Neither Washin
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The Afghan Taliban on February 13 announced that its negotiators would next week meet the top United States (US) and Pakistani officials including Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan during a key round of talks in Islamabad as part of the ongoing Afghan peace talks, reports Times of India. Neither Washington nor Islamabad immediately confirmed the announcement by the Taliban. On the "formal invitation of the government of Pakistan, another meeting is scheduled to take place between the negotiation teams of the Islamic Emirate and the US on 18th of February, 2019 in Islamabad," Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement. The Taliban's delegation would also meet PM Khan, the statement said. Mujahid said the regular round of talks was already scheduled to be held on February 25 in Qatar. He said that in the meeting with Khan, Taliban would have "comprehensive discussions about Pak-Afghan relations and issues pertaining to Afghan refugees and Afghan businessmen".Though there was no official confirmation, diplomatic sources in Pakistan said that the Taliban delegation would visit Pakistan and hold talks with both American and Pakistani officials.
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February - 14 
Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)stated, “The situation in Afghanistan remains difficult. But we also see ongoing peace process, reports Khamma Press. Our Resolute Support Mission continues to train, advise and assist the Afghan security forces, as they
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Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)stated, “The situation in Afghanistan remains difficult. But we also see ongoing peace process, reports Khamma Press. Our Resolute Support Mission continues to train, advise and assist the Afghan security forces, as they fight terrorism and create the conditions for peace,” said Stoltenberg.He further expressed his satisfaction regarding the Afghan peace process coordination between Zalmay Khalilzad, US special envoy for Afghan peace and the NATO allies. “US envoy Ambassador Khalilzad has kept Allies closely updated of his efforts for a peace settlement. We fully support those efforts. We continue to consult on the implications of a possible peace deal,” he added.
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February - 14 
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on February 14-night that NATO and the United States’ presence in Afghanistan over the past 18 years has not only helped fight terrorist groups but it has also provided security in order to support Afghans to create the conditions for social and economic
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on February 14-night that NATO and the United States’ presence in Afghanistan over the past 18 years has not only helped fight terrorist groups but it has also provided security in order to support Afghans to create the conditions for social and economic development, reports Tolo News. Speaking to Tolo News’ Lotfullah Najafizada in Brussels following the Defence Ministers meeting, Stoltenberg said NATO’s presence in Afghanistan has paved the ground for Afghanistan to never again become a safe haven or breeding ground for international terrorism.He said NATO’s presence and the presence of the United States has been key in the fight against terrorist groups, such as Daesh and al Qaeda.“So, we have achieved a lot both on the battlefield and also by providing security supporting the Afghans and created the conditions for social and economic development,” he said.
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February - 14 
On February 14, the Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) continues in its critical in developing the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, reports KhammaPress.Shanahan said “NATO is coordinated and aligned. We are together. W
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On February 14, the Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) continues in its critical in developing the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, reports KhammaPress.Shanahan said “NATO is coordinated and aligned. We are together. We are helping to ensure a diplomatic settlement, with Ambassador Khalilzad in the lead.” He added, “No outcome is predetermined, but as President Trump said in the State of the Union, after two decades of war, the hour has come to try for peace…Visiting both Afghanistan and Iraq, I was inspired by the devotion and teamwork of our NATO troops, working alongside our Afghan and Iraq partners,” he said adding that “We have young people from Barcelona, Warsaw and Pittsburgh who grew up speaking different languages now serving beside each other and protecting each other in common missions.” “President Trump said this is an opportunity for peace. Let’s not let this opportunity be stolen away from us. And so what we talked about was how do we double down in our support for Afghan national defense and security forces to put even more pressure on the Taliban? We talked about no division, alliance and unity, and that’s how we walked out of the room,” he added.
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February - 15 
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on February 15, said lasting peace was coming to Afghanistan instead of a temporary arrangement, adding no power in future would push the Afghans into a foreign war in the name of religion, reports pajhwok.com.He said on international level from the United Nations to th
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on February 15, said lasting peace was coming to Afghanistan instead of a temporary arrangement, adding no power in future would push the Afghans into a foreign war in the name of religion, reports pajhwok.com.He said on international level from the United Nations to the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) and others had denounced the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The President said the Afghan jihad was part of Afghanistan’s history to learn from. He said the Afghans wanted the withdrawal of Soviet forces to be independent and live in peace and they did not want to start one war after another. Ghani said Afghanistan was now currently facing the same fate-deciding moment. “Our people want peace but unbreakable peace because a short term peace ignores the majority, the youth and women.”
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February - 15 
Second Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danish, on February 15, said any peace talks in absence of the Afghan government will leave no impacts on the peace process and that it will lead the country to “nowhere”, reports Tolo News. Danish said the efforts for peace should be aimed at moving forward not
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Second Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danish, on February 15, said any peace talks in absence of the Afghan government will leave no impacts on the peace process and that it will lead the country to “nowhere”, reports Tolo News. Danish said the efforts for peace should be aimed at moving forward not taking a step back. “A peace process in absence of (Afghan) government will have good results and will remain ineffective. Thus, we expect all the stakeholders to not define or follow any process in absence of the Afghan government as legitimate and lawful representatives of the people,” said Danish. “Those who once again chant the slogan for an interim government or similar slogans should know that this outline will put an end to system building and will once again take us back,” Danish added.
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February - 16 
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference and discussed Afghan-led peace process, fight against terrorism and regional countries' role in this regard, the Presidential Palace said in a
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference and discussed Afghan-led peace process, fight against terrorism and regional countries' role in this regard, the Presidential Palace said in a statement on February 16, reports Tolo News.In this meeting, Stoltenberg said NATO member countries and partners are committed to working with Afghanistan, the statement said.According to the statement, the NATO Chief said they support an Afghan-led peace process and ownership of the Afghan government in the process.He said peace is impossible without the leadership and ownership of the Afghan government.
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February - 16 
President Ashraf Ghani has said that the neighbors of Afghanistan and US can talk and reach agreement with any Afghan group but his Government cannot be sidelined in the process, reports Tolo News. In an interview with the BBC, Ghani said his Government is in contact with the Taliban. “There is a ve
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President Ashraf Ghani has said that the neighbors of Afghanistan and US can talk and reach agreement with any Afghan group but his Government cannot be sidelined in the process, reports Tolo News. In an interview with the BBC, Ghani said his Government is in contact with the Taliban. “There is a very simple issue. They can have any deal with any group of Afghans. The Government of Afghanistan cannot be sidelined,” said President Ghani. President Ghani’s remarks over having contact with the Taliban are expressed as Taliban has repeatedly refused to sit with his negotiators.
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February - 17 
Spokesman for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Sibghat Ahmadi on February 17 said that the upcoming meeting between Taliban representatives and the Pakistani Prime Minister is a clear violation of Afghanistan’s national sovereignty, reports Tolo News. Ahmadi also said such a move al
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Spokesman for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Sibghat Ahmadi on February 17 said that the upcoming meeting between Taliban representatives and the Pakistani Prime Minister is a clear violation of Afghanistan’s national sovereignty, reports Tolo News. Ahmadi also said such a move also gave “recognition” to the Taliban.
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February - 17 
Taliban acknowledged in a statement on February 17 that the talks between United States (US) negotiators and Taliban members in Islamabad which was supposed to be held on February 18, has been postponed, reports Tolo News. The statement said that Taliban was prepared for the talks but most negotiato
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Taliban acknowledged in a statement on February 17 that the talks between United States (US) negotiators and Taliban members in Islamabad which was supposed to be held on February 18, has been postponed, reports Tolo News. The statement said that Taliban was prepared for the talks but most negotiators the group could not attend the meeting as they are on the US and United Nations blacklist.
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February - 17 
The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has the objective of the US is to ensure a lasting peace in Afghanistan through diplomatic channels in a bid to ensure that the benefits of two nations are secure, reports Khaama Press on Februar
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The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has the objective of the US is to ensure a lasting peace in Afghanistan through diplomatic channels in a bid to ensure that the benefits of two nations are secure, reports Khaama Press on February 18.Ambassador Khalilzad also added that the US seeks bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan and efforts are underway to reduce the cost of the war.
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February - 18 
Amrullah Saleh, former Acting Interior Minister and President Ghani’s running mate as his first vice president for the upcoming presidential elections, has said that any decision about the future of Afghanistan and any peace talks without the engagement of the Afghan government will have no results
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Amrullah Saleh, former Acting Interior Minister and President Ghani’s running mate as his first vice president for the upcoming presidential elections, has said that any decision about the future of Afghanistan and any peace talks without the engagement of the Afghan government will have no results and will be counted as “intellectual exercise”, reports Tolo News on February 19. Saleh said that Taliban are “afraid of a pluralistic society” and that they think that they will die in today’s Afghan society. “That future can be tomorrow, but they think [Taliban] they will die in that type of future. That is why they are trying to maintain their habitat away from civilization, away from integration, away from new Afghanistan. Because they are afraid that in a pluralistic society, which Afghanistan today is, Taliban will become another loud cleric, Mullah preaching after death,” said Saleh.
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February - 19 
The Commander of the United States Central Commander General Joseph Votel on February 19 reaffirmed continued support of the United States to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, reports Khaama Press.In his meeting with the Afghan National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, Gen.
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The Commander of the United States Central Commander General Joseph Votel on February 19 reaffirmed continued support of the United States to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, reports Khaama Press.In his meeting with the Afghan National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, Gen. Votel said United States supports an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. He also added that the United States will remain alongside the Afghan government and people of Afghanistan.
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February - 21 
Khost residents on February 21 claimed that some clerics in the province refuse to perform funeral prayers for fallen Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) soldiers on due to threats against them by the Taliban, reports Tolo News.
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Khost residents on February 21 claimed that some clerics in the province refuse to perform funeral prayers for fallen Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) soldiers on due to threats against them by the Taliban, reports Tolo News.
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February - 21 
Leader of Hizb-e-Islami (HeI) Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on February 21 claimed that government’s move to dismiss members of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) was a political move, reports Tolo News. The Government defended the move and arg
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Leader of Hizb-e-Islami (HeI) Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on February 21 claimed that government’s move to dismiss members of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) was a political move, reports Tolo News. The Government defended the move and argued that the election commissioners were dismissed over widespread allegations of corruption, fraud and massive irregularities in the election process. The government is expected to introduce new commissioners next week. But Hekmatyar declared the dismissal “illegal”. He said Government should have identified which specific member of the election commission had been involved in corruption. Also, HeI leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, said the planned consultative Loya Jirga (a grand tribal council) on peace will not help resolve the stalemate in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is a potential candidate for the presidential hopeful for the upcoming elections.
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February - 22 
The fifth of round of talks between the United States officials and the Taliban representatives will be held in Doha, Qatar, on February 25, reports Tolo News. However, sources said that some members of the like Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, head of Taliban’s Qatar office and an influential figure amo
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The fifth of round of talks between the United States officials and the Taliban representatives will be held in Doha, Qatar, on February 25, reports Tolo News. However, sources said that some members of the like Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, head of Taliban’s Qatar office and an influential figure among the group, will not attend the talks as their names are on the United Nations (UN) blacklist. On February 22, US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad who met Russian Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kaboluv said they discussed travel barriers to talks and that “they will explore options for securing UN travel waivers for Taliban negotiators to participate in peace talks”.
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February - 25 
The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Abdullah Abdullah,on February 25, said that the Taliban group has so far not decided to hold talks with the Afghan Government and the Afghan nation to find a negotiated settlement to the ongoing conflict in the country, reports The Khaama Press
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The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity Abdullah Abdullah,on February 25, said that the Taliban group has so far not decided to hold talks with the Afghan Government and the Afghan nation to find a negotiated settlement to the ongoing conflict in the country, reports The Khaama Press.Abdullah made the remarks during a meeting of the Council of Ministers which was organized before noon time on February 25.Abdullah further added that he was confident that Taliban remains one of the major obstacles on the way for peace process as the group has so far not decided to hold talks with the Afghan Government and the Afghan nation, emphasizing it is our responsibility not to leave any excuse for Taliban in this regard.He also added that the Afghan nation loses opportunity with each day passing with conflict and war.
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February - 25 
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, on February 25, met with the head of the political office of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Qatar, reports The Khaama Press.Ambassador Khalilzad in a Twitter post announced this afternoon “Just finishe
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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, on February 25, met with the head of the political office of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Qatar, reports The Khaama Press.Ambassador Khalilzad in a Twitter post announced this afternoon “Just finished a working lunch with Mullah Beradar and his team. First time we’ve met. Now moving on to talks.”Khalilzad has not disclosed further information regarding the meeting which has been described as an introductory meeting.
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February - 25 
The United States (US) peace negotiators and senior members of the Taliban in Doha on February 26 focused on withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. According to unnamed sources, familiar with the talks, this round of talks has been labelled as critical as the two sides will bar
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The United States (US) peace negotiators and senior members of the Taliban in Doha on February 26 focused on withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. According to unnamed sources, familiar with the talks, this round of talks has been labelled as critical as the two sides will bargain over a potential agreement on the timeline of US forces withdrawal from Afghanistan. US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad mentioned in a tweet on February 25, pointed at the presence of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Taliban’s deputy leader and head of their Qatar office, in the fifth round of the Doha talks to underline the significance of the engagement.
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February - 26 
The Hizb-e-Islami (HeI) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on February 26 said that everyone in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, are tired of the war and that the group is now “serious” about a political settlement to the conflict in the country, reports Tolo News. “I feel that not only our nation but al
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The Hizb-e-Islami (HeI) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on February 26 said that everyone in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, are tired of the war and that the group is now “serious” about a political settlement to the conflict in the country, reports Tolo News. “I feel that not only our nation but also a majority of Taliban fighters are also tired of war and want peace,” Hekmatyar said in an interview to the portal. “There is a possibility that a smaller number of them [Taliban] will still insist on war.” Gulbuddin Hekmatyar signed a peace deal with the Afghan Government in 2016,
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February - 28 
A plan under consideration as part of the peace negotiations would pull all of the roughly 14,000 US troops from Afghanistan within three to five years, along with other international troops in the region, Tolo News reported on March 1. Portions of the plan were shared with the outlet by current an
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A plan under consideration as part of the peace negotiations would pull all of the roughly 14,000 US troops from Afghanistan within three to five years, along with other international troops in the region, Tolo News reported on March 1. Portions of the plan were shared with the outlet by current and former US and European officials. The plan would halve the US troop presence in Afghanistan in the next few months. With European and Australian troops taking charge of training Afghan forces, remaining US forces would be freed up to focus more attention on counter-terrorism strikes. Taliban in a statement released on February 28 rejected the reports and said such a suggestion was not raised in their talks with US negotiators in Qatar. The statement also said that an interim government was also not discussed during the Doha talks.
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February - 28 
China’s Defense Ministry on February 28 defended military cooperation with Tajikistan following a report of a sizable Chinese troop presence at a base in the country, reports Tolo News. Ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang told reporters at a monthly briefing that cooperation between the two was “in line
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China’s Defense Ministry on February 28 defended military cooperation with Tajikistan following a report of a sizable Chinese troop presence at a base in the country, reports Tolo News. Ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang told reporters at a monthly briefing that cooperation between the two was “in line with” international law and related resolutions passed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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March - 1 
The Head of the High Peace Council, Mohammad Karim Khalili, said he is hopeful about the peace talks between United States negotiators and Taliban in Qatar but added that the efforts will succeed if the peace process is all-inclusive and Afghan-owned, reports Tolo News. “Afghanistan by no means wil
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The Head of the High Peace Council, Mohammad Karim Khalili, said he is hopeful about the peace talks between United States negotiators and Taliban in Qatar but added that the efforts will succeed if the peace process is all-inclusive and Afghan-owned, reports Tolo News. “Afghanistan by no means will return to the dark past. Peace does not mean returning back to Taliban's emirate,” said Khalili as he addressed a ceremony in Kabul on March 1. Also, Mohammad Haneef Atmar, former National Security Advisor and a presidential candidate, in an interview with Reuters has said that President Ashraf Ghani is creating challenges in the way of peace efforts to himself remain on power.
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March - 2 
Afghan Air Forces carried out airstrikes on the enemies’ havens in order to ensure security, Bakhtar News reports on March 3. Ministry of National Defense press office stated, the air operations have launched in Sangen District of Helmand, Sancharak District of Sar e pul, Dasht-e-Qala District of Ta
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Afghan Air Forces carried out airstrikes on the enemies’ havens in order to ensure security, Bakhtar News reports on March 3. Ministry of National Defense press office stated, the air operations have launched in Sangen District of Helmand, Sancharak District of Sar e pul, Dasht-e-Qala District of Takhar, Qarabagh, Dehyak and Andar Districts of Ghazni, Hesarak District of Nangarhar, Zurmat District of Paktia, Shulgara District of Balkh, Shahwalikut District of Kandahar and vicinity of Tirinkot city.As a result, 350 terrorists including Shafiqullah, Mullah Zanjer, Mullah Noor Ahmad known as Khalid, Abdullah, Zahidullah, Yousuf, Badruddin, Mullah Faizullah, Mawlai Nematullah, Mawlawi Muhammadi, Mullah Noorulhaq and Mullah Temoor Shahwere killed. Tens of their fighting positions, hideouts and depots destroyed as well.
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March - 2 
The Taliban say no major development has been made so far in talks with the US as negotiation continues gradually in Doha, Qatar, Pajhwok Afghan News reports on March 3.The fifth round of talks between the Taliban and US delegation was underway in the capital of Qatar from the past few days.
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The Taliban say no major development has been made so far in talks with the US as negotiation continues gradually in Doha, Qatar, Pajhwok Afghan News reports on March 3.The fifth round of talks between the Taliban and US delegation was underway in the capital of Qatar from the past few days.
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March - 3 
An official of the US Department of State says that the ongoing Afghan peace talks in Qatar are focusing on four key issues and that both sides are trying to reach a final agreement, Tolonews reports on March 4. Robert Palladino, a spokesperson for the US Department of State, told that this time bot
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An official of the US Department of State says that the ongoing Afghan peace talks in Qatar are focusing on four key issues and that both sides are trying to reach a final agreement, Tolonews reports on March 4. Robert Palladino, a spokesperson for the US Department of State, told that this time both the US and the Taliban teams are authorised teams and that there are people from other US authorised departments the combination of the United States negotiators including some members of the Department of State. The US team, he said, is led by the US Represented for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad and the Taliban team is led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, head of Taliban’s Qatar office.
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March - 4 
Acting Defense Minister Assadullah Khalid, indirectly referring to the role of Pakistan, on March 4 said that the Taliban’s attack on the 215 Maiwand Corps in the southern Helmand province was plotted on the other side of the Durand Line, reports Tolo News.
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Acting Defense Minister Assadullah Khalid, indirectly referring to the role of Pakistan, on March 4 said that the Taliban’s attack on the 215 Maiwand Corps in the southern Helmand province was plotted on the other side of the Durand Line, reports Tolo News.
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March - 4 
The American National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton, in lieu with the ongoing talks with Taliban, stated that the Trump administration has "no blind trust in the Taliban", reports Tolo News. “I can tell you that senior national security officials have been discussing this issue and how to try t
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The American National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton, in lieu with the ongoing talks with Taliban, stated that the Trump administration has "no blind trust in the Taliban", reports Tolo News. “I can tell you that senior national security officials have been discussing this issue and how to try to bring it about, how to support the diplomacy but follow our counter-terrorism objectives continuously we will be doing some more of it this week, it is a very important point, we putting a lot of energy in it but there is no blind trust in the Taliban in this administration, that is for sure,” NSA John Bolton in an interview toCNN said.
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March - 5 
Taliban negotiators said they want all 14,000 United States troops to withdraw from next year thus rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal to pull out all American forces from Afghanistan within the next three to five years, reports Washington Post on March 5. The administration’s initial prop
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Taliban negotiators said they want all 14,000 United States troops to withdraw from next year thus rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal to pull out all American forces from Afghanistan within the next three to five years, reports Washington Post on March 5. The administration’s initial proposal would have all U.S. forces out by 2024, in line with demands by Mr. Trump to begin cycling out half of all troops7,000 in all within the next year. The Taliban demand for a one-year withdrawal timeline has not derailed the ongoing peace talks in Qatar. The most recent round negotiations took place over the weekend in Doha, as both sides continued to inch closer to a deal ending the war, which has now entered in its 18th year.
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March - 7 
The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on March 7, said that NATO has a presence in Afghanistan to create conditions for peace and send a clear message to Taliban that they will not win on the battlefield, reports Khamma Press.“We support the peace efforts. We are there to create the conditions
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The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on March 7, said that NATO has a presence in Afghanistan to create conditions for peace and send a clear message to Taliban that they will not win on the battlefield, reports Khamma Press.“We support the peace efforts. We are there to create the conditions for peace. To send a clear message to the Taliban that they will not win on the battlefield, but they have to sit down at the negotiating table and reach a political agreement,” he said.The NATO Secretary General further added that for any peace to be sustainable, it will need to be built on the achievements that have been made in recent years, including on human rights and the rights of women.
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March - 7 
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on March 7 said that NATO has a presence in Afghanistan to create conditions for peace and send a clear message to Taliban that they will not win on the battlefield, reports Khamma Press. “We support the peace efforts.
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on March 7 said that NATO has a presence in Afghanistan to create conditions for peace and send a clear message to Taliban that they will not win on the battlefield, reports Khamma Press. “We support the peace efforts. We are there to create the conditions for peace. To send a clear message to the Taliban that they will not win on the battlefield, but they have to sit down at the negotiating table and reach a political agreement,” he said.
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March - 11 
In his first address to the UNSC, Afghanistan National Security Advisor (NSA) HamdullahMohib on March 11, said his country urgently needed peace, but not at any cost, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The NSA said the Afghanistan Constitution must be respected, as well as the democratic state and elected
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In his first address to the UNSC, Afghanistan National Security Advisor (NSA) HamdullahMohib on March 11, said his country urgently needed peace, but not at any cost, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The NSA said the Afghanistan Constitution must be respected, as well as the democratic state and elected government it constitutes. He stated, “The (peace) process must be inclusive and representative of the new Afghanistan, not a deal made between elites. If peace is going to belong to and be maintained by Afghans, it must ultimately be owned by Afghans themselves.”
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March - 11 
The Afghan government on March 11, rejected a report which says Mullah Omar, Taliban’s founding leader, had lived near a US base in Afghanistan before he died, reports Tolo News. The report which quotes “Searching for an Enemy”, by Dutch journalist Bette Dam, says that Mullah Omar lived within walki
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The Afghan government on March 11, rejected a report which says Mullah Omar, Taliban’s founding leader, had lived near a US base in Afghanistan before he died, reports Tolo News. The report which quotes “Searching for an Enemy”, by Dutch journalist Bette Dam, says that Mullah Omar lived within walking distance of US bases in Afghanistan for years. “We strongly reject this delusional claim and we see it as an effort to create and build an identity for the Taliban and their foreign backers,” President Ghani's spokesman Haroon Chakhansuri said. He added, “We have sufficient evidence which shows he (Mullah Omar) lived and died in Pakistan.”
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March - 14 
Afghan National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib has criticized United States (US) special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad for what he alleged trying to reach power and circumventing the elected Afghan Government in peace talks with the Taliban, reports Pajhwok News Agency.
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Afghan National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib has criticized United States (US) special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad for what he alleged trying to reach power and circumventing the elected Afghan Government in peace talks with the Taliban, reports Pajhwok News Agency.
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March - 14 
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Taliban’s ‘deputy leader’ and head of the group’s Qatar office, is optimistic about the progresses made in the marathon talks between the US and Taliban negotiators in Doha which ended after 16 days on March 12, reports Tolo News. The audio interview was released by Talib
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Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Taliban’s ‘deputy leader’ and head of the group’s Qatar office, is optimistic about the progresses made in the marathon talks between the US and Taliban negotiators in Doha which ended after 16 days on March 12, reports Tolo News. The audio interview was released by Taliban's spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid in a Twitter post. In this interview, Baradar says that significant progresses were made in the Qatar talks and that he hopes that more developments are made in the future. Baradar says he hopes that political and Jihadi leaders, in Afghanistan, will not leave the country and will not stand against them (the Taliban), because, according to him, the political and Jihadi figures as well as the Taliban have many experiences from the past.Baradar adds that the future system in Afghanistan will not harm anyone and that Afghanistan wants a relation with the world which other countries have between each other.
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March - 14 
The United States summoned Afghan National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib hours after he criticised US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad for bypassing the elected government of Afghanistan in their direct peace talks with the Taliban, Tolo News reports on March 15.“Under Secretary for Political Affai
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The United States summoned Afghan National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib hours after he criticised US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad for bypassing the elected government of Afghanistan in their direct peace talks with the Taliban, Tolo News reports on March 15.“Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale summoned Afghan National Security Advisor HamdullahMohib today to reject the public comments attributed to National Security Advisor Mohib criticizing the US approach to reconciliation,”State Department Deputy Spokesman Robert Palladino said after the meeting the between the two officials.
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March - 16 
Helmand Governor’s office in a statement said a Guerrilla warfare commander Qudratullah Mujahid lost his life in an explosion on March 16, reports Tolo News. However, another official said at least one person was killed and three others were wounded in an explosion in Lashkargah city of Helmand.
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Helmand Governor’s office in a statement said a Guerrilla warfare commander Qudratullah Mujahid lost his life in an explosion on March 16, reports Tolo News. However, another official said at least one person was killed and three others were wounded in an explosion in Lashkargah city of Helmand.
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March - 16 
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad said the United States and NATO would leave Afghanistan together if it was decided to withdraw from the country, Khamma Press reports on March 17. He made the remarks in his latest statement posted on the offi
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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad said the United States and NATO would leave Afghanistan together if it was decided to withdraw from the country, Khamma Press reports on March 17. He made the remarks in his latest statement posted on the official Twitter account of U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation. “Working closely with @NATO and other partners and allies has been a priority from day one. We came together. We will coordinate adjustments in our presence together. And if we leave, we will leave together. Together for peace and security for #Afghanistan and for us all,” Ambassador Khalilzad said. This comes as efforts are underway to find a political solution to end the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan.
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At least 28 Taliban militants were killed and eight others injured during the airstrikes and clashes with the armed forces in the past 48 hours in northern Faryab Province, TheKhaama Press reports on March 18.The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said the airstri
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At least 28 Taliban militants were killed and eight others injured during the airstrikes and clashes with the armed forces in the past 48 hours in northern Faryab Province, TheKhaama Press reports on March 18.The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in a statement said the airstrikes and clashes took place in Arkalik, Zohoria, Shakh, Ziarat Gah and NawDareh Qala areas of Qaisar District.
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March - 17 
One among the seven Indian engineers who was kidnapped by insurgents in Baghlan Province on May 6, 2018, has safely returned to India, as stated by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on March 18, reports Tolo News. The Ministry statement said that India continued to work closely with the Afg
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One among the seven Indian engineers who was kidnapped by insurgents in Baghlan Province on May 6, 2018, has safely returned to India, as stated by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on March 18, reports Tolo News. The Ministry statement said that India continued to work closely with the Afghan government for the safe and early return of the remaining six Indian nationals.
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March - 17 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) of Afghanistan has confirmed that the Taliban militants have captured 58 border security forces in Badghis province, TheKhaama Press reports on March 18.According to a statement released by Ministry, “All 58 border security soldiers (BSS) returned home from Turkmenistan
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) of Afghanistan has confirmed that the Taliban militants have captured 58 border security forces in Badghis province, TheKhaama Press reports on March 18.According to a statement released by Ministry, “All 58 border security soldiers (BSS) returned home from Turkmenistan. Afghan families, who were forced by Taliban to emigrate to Turkmenistan, returned home safe. Unfortunately, 58 BSS are captured by the enemies. Search Ops will continue until we release them.”
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March - 19 
The Afghan National Army (ANA)’s 209 Shaheen Corps has conducted 88 military operations during the last one year, inflicting 3,771 losses to Taliban and other militant groups, said the Deputy Commander of the Shaheen Corps, General Adam Khan Matin, reports Tolo News on March 19. “In total, we launch
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The Afghan National Army (ANA)’s 209 Shaheen Corps has conducted 88 military operations during the last one year, inflicting 3,771 losses to Taliban and other militant groups, said the Deputy Commander of the Shaheen Corps, General Adam Khan Matin, reports Tolo News on March 19. “In total, we launched 88 operations under ‘Operation Walid 97’, The operations were carried out to support rule of law, security and people’s safety. Around 64 of the 3,771 militants killed in the operations were foreign nationals”, he said. However, sources said that Security Forces (SFs) also suffered heavy causalities during this year in the north and north-eastern parts of the country, but Matin rejected the claims. “No security outpost of Afghan forces is under siege in the north and northeastern provinces of the country,” Matin added. ‘Operation Walid 40 in Balkh’, ‘Operation Toofan 25’ in Kunduz and ‘Operation Shaheen 1’ in Baghlan are ongoing against militants, he said.
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March - 20 
The Special Forces of the Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), arrested six terrorists and thwarted Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) plot to carry out a series of suicide attacks on the eve of the new Afghan year, reports Khaama Press on March 21. The NDS, in a statement, furthe
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The Special Forces of the Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), arrested six terrorists and thwarted Islamic State-Khurasan (IS-K) plot to carry out a series of suicide attacks on the eve of the new Afghan year, reports Khaama Press on March 21. The NDS, in a statement, further said that 44 militants were arrested during similar operations conducted in Khost, Kandahar, Zabul, Herat, Farah, Paktika, Badakhshan, Ghazni, Helmand, Balkh, and Sar-e-Pul provinces over the past one week.
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March - 21 
The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group claimed responsibility for the March 21 attack, which took place during celebrations marking Norouz (Persian new year)near a Shi'ite shrine in Kabul, reports Radio Free Europe. Six civilians were killed and 23 others were injured.
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The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group claimed responsibility for the March 21 attack, which took place during celebrations marking Norouz (Persian new year)near a Shi'ite shrine in Kabul, reports Radio Free Europe. Six civilians were killed and 23 others were injured.
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March - 22 
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)’s Resolute Support mission in a statement confirmed that two United States (US) service members were killed while conducting an operation March 22, reports Tolo News. In accordance with US Department of Defense (DoD) policy, the name of the service membe
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)’s Resolute Support mission in a statement confirmed that two United States (US) service members were killed while conducting an operation March 22, reports Tolo News. In accordance with US Department of Defense (DoD) policy, the name of the service members killed in action are being withheld until 24 hours after notification of next of kin is complete, the statement said. The statement, however, has not mentioned the area of the operation.
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March - 24 
An underground tunnel of IS (Islamic State) was discovered in Nangarhar Province, Bakhtar Newsreports on March 24. Media office of Nangarhar with releasing a statement said, the IS used this tunnel to defeat the military and target them. According to the statement, several heavy and light weapons, q
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An underground tunnel of IS (Islamic State) was discovered in Nangarhar Province, Bakhtar Newsreports on March 24. Media office of Nangarhar with releasing a statement said, the IS used this tunnel to defeat the military and target them. According to the statement, several heavy and light weapons, quantity of explosives were also seized from the tunnel. It is said that, during the military strike, the IS fighters were not present.
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March - 24 
One Chechen militant, identified as Talah, affiliated with Jamiat-e-Ansarullah group was killed and other wounded during the artillery strikes of Afghan armed forces in Badakhshan Province, Khamma Press reports on March 25. The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North said the militan
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One Chechen militant, identified as Talah, affiliated with Jamiat-e-Ansarullah group was killed and other wounded during the artillery strikes of Afghan armed forces in Badakhshan Province, Khamma Press reports on March 25. The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North said the militants were in AmbiYardar area of Baharak District.
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March - 24 
The 209th Shaheen Corps stated that a Taliban fighter belonging to Mullah Mansoor group was killed and another militant was wounded during the airstrikes in Kanam Village in Khanabad District of Kunduz Province on March 24, reports Khamma Press.
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The 209th Shaheen Corps stated that a Taliban fighter belonging to Mullah Mansoor group was killed and another militant was wounded during the airstrikes in Kanam Village in Khanabad District of Kunduz Province on March 24, reports Khamma Press.
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March - 25 
At least five civilians, including four women and one child, were killed in an operation by Afghan forces supported by foreign troops in Surobi District in Kabul on March 25, reports Tolo News. “Last night, Afghan security forces and a small contingent of US advisors conducted a raid in Surobi distr
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At least five civilians, including four women and one child, were killed in an operation by Afghan forces supported by foreign troops in Surobi District in Kabul on March 25, reports Tolo News. “Last night, Afghan security forces and a small contingent of US advisors conducted a raid in Surobi district, Kabul province,” the Resolute Support spokesman Debra Richardson said. “During the operation, airstrikes were used after Taliban fighters armed with machine guns were positively identified. Unfortunately, 4 women and 1 child were killed,” he added. Meanwhile, the National Directorate of Security (NDS) said in a statement that Mullah Rasheed, a key ‘commander’ of the Taliban, was killed in the operation in Surobi district in Kabul. The statement added that casualties were inflicted to civilians in a counterattack by Afghan forces in response to the Taliban’s firing.
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March - 25 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on March 25 suggested an interim setup in Afghanistan as a possible solution to an apparent impasse in the ongoing peace process, while blaming the Afghan Government for the stalemate in talks, reports The Express Tribune. According to the report, the suggestion came d
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on March 25 suggested an interim setup in Afghanistan as a possible solution to an apparent impasse in the ongoing peace process, while blaming the Afghan Government for the stalemate in talks, reports The Express Tribune. According to the report, the suggestion came during Khan’s interaction with journalists at his office in Islamabad. “The Afghan government was a hurdle in peace process that was insisting that Taliban should talk to it,” said Khan. He also confirmed that he had cancelled a scheduled meeting with Taliban leadership due to objections raised by the Afghan Government. Khan said that the Afghan peace process can only be successful if there is a neutral interim government, which can hold free and transparent elections to be participated by all the stakeholders.
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March - 25 
Six persons, including three women and three children were wounded following blast occurred in Nangarhar province on March 25, reports bakhtarnews.com. Ataullah Khogyani Spokesman of Nangarhar governor told, the blast took place close to commercial center in first precinct of Jalalabad city the prov
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Six persons, including three women and three children were wounded following blast occurred in Nangarhar province on March 25, reports bakhtarnews.com. Ataullah Khogyani Spokesman of Nangarhar governor told, the blast took place close to commercial center in first precinct of Jalalabad city the provincial capital of the Province.
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March - 25 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has announced that the Afghan Ambassador to Islamabad has been recalled for further consultations over Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent ‘irresponsible’ remarks regarding interim government, The Khaama Press reports on March 26. “Ministry of
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has announced that the Afghan Ambassador to Islamabad has been recalled for further consultations over Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent ‘irresponsible’ remarks regarding interim government, The Khaama Press reports on March 26. “Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, summoned the Deputy Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with respect to the recent irresponsible remarks of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. The statement further added “Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its grave objection on Pakistani PM’s recent reckless statements about the peace process and establishment of an interim government, deemed such statements an obvious example of Pakistan’s interventional policy and disrespect to the national sovereignty and determination of the people of Afghanistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also recalled Afghanistan’s Ambassador from Islamabad for further discussions on the matter.”
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March - 25 
The Special Forces of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), rescued four civilians from a Taliban-run prison in Khanshin District of Helmand province on March 25, reports Khamma Press. The NDS conducted a raid against the weapons depot and prison of Mullah Mubarak. According to a statement rel
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The Special Forces of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), rescued four civilians from a Taliban-run prison in Khanshin District of Helmand province on March 25, reports Khamma Press. The NDS conducted a raid against the weapons depot and prison of Mullah Mubarak. According to a statement released by NDS, Mullah Mubarak is the military commission of Taliban in Helmand who had kidnapped four civilians, Mohammad Khan, Mohamamd Arif, Mohammad Nabi, and Gul Noor. Two compounds, 3 vehicles, and 2 motorcycles of the militants were destroyed 3 PKM machine gun, 2 rocket launchers, 7 Ak47 rifles, 23 magazines of Ak-47s, 100 Taliban flags, 3 radio sets, and hundreds of munitions and some other military kits were confiscated.
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March - 25 
The U.S. envoy for Afghan peace Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad reacted to Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks regarding the formation of interim government in Afghanistan, The Khaama Press reports on March 26. “While #Pakistan has made constructive contributions on the #AfghanPeaceProcess, PM
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The U.S. envoy for Afghan peace Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad reacted to Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks regarding the formation of interim government in Afghanistan, The Khaama Press reports on March 26. “While #Pakistan has made constructive contributions on the #AfghanPeaceProcess, PM Khan’s comments did not. The future of #Afghanistan is for #Afghans, and only Afghans, to decide. The role of the international community is to encourage Afghans to come together so they can do so,” Ambassador Khalizad said in a Twitter post. The Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan had earlier suggested an interim government setup in Afghanistan to help end the impasse in Afghan peace process. Speaking with local journalists at his office on March 25, Khan claimed that the Afghan government was a hurdle in peace process as it was insisting on direct talks with the Taliban group. He also added that a neutral interim government can help with the success of peace process in Afghanistan by holding a free and transparent election.
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March - 25 
US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad begins a multi-nation trip on Afghan peace to Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Jordan and Qatar from March 25 to April 10, the US Department of State says in a statement, Tolo News reports on March 26. “In Kabul, the Special Representa
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US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad begins a multi-nation trip on Afghan peace to Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Jordan and Qatar from March 25 to April 10, the US Department of State says in a statement, Tolo News reports on March 26. “In Kabul, the Special Representative will consult with the Afghan government and other Afghans about the status of US talks with the Taliban, encourage efforts to form an inclusive negotiating team, and discuss next steps in intra-Afghan discussions and negotiations,” the statement said. Khalilzad’s new trip has started after he had extensive talks with senior members of the Taliban in Qatar (Doha) which ended after 16 days.
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March - 26 
In the meantime, on March 26, the Afghan Military in the East has announced that three other ISIS Khurasan militants were killed in a drone strike in Haska Mina District of the Province. The 201st Silab Corps in a statement said the coalition forces carried out airstrikes in the district leaving at
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In the meantime, on March 26, the Afghan Military in the East has announced that three other ISIS Khurasan militants were killed in a drone strike in Haska Mina District of the Province. The 201st Silab Corps in a statement said the coalition forces carried out airstrikes in the district leaving at least 3 militants of ISIS Khurasan dead.
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March - 26 
The acting minister of defense Asadullah Khalid has said that the Ministry of Defense has received reports which indicate that enemies of the country are preparing for war based on orders of their foreign masters, Khamma Press reports on March 27. Khalid said the current year (2019) will be a decisi
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The acting minister of defense Asadullah Khalid has said that the Ministry of Defense has received reports which indicate that enemies of the country are preparing for war based on orders of their foreign masters, Khamma Press reports on March 27. Khalid said the current year (2019) will be a decisive but a dangerous year as reports received by the ministry of defense indicate that the enemies are preparing for war based on orders of their foreign masters. Khalid further added that peace process and elections are the two key events scheduled to take place in current year (2019). However, he said that the enemies will be defeated due to the bravery of the Afghan armed forces, emphasizing that the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces will lead the initiatives. In the meantime, Khalid also assured that the armed forces will use all available facilities to ensure a dignified election is conducted.
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March - 27 
A woman was killed and six other civilians were wounded in a mortar attack in Shireen Tagab District of Faryab Province, the 209 Shaheen Military Corps said in a statement on March 27, reports Tolo News.
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A woman was killed and six other civilians were wounded in a mortar attack in Shireen Tagab District of Faryab Province, the 209 Shaheen Military Corps said in a statement on March 27, reports Tolo News.
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March - 27 
Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on March 27, said Taliban is the main obstacle on the way of bringing peace in the country because the group insists on establishment of an Islamic emirate and refuses to talk to the Afghan government, reports Tolo News. “Taliban has been the obstacle for taking the
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Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on March 27, said Taliban is the main obstacle on the way of bringing peace in the country because the group insists on establishment of an Islamic emirate and refuses to talk to the Afghan government, reports Tolo News. “Taliban has been the obstacle for taking the first step (for peace) because they have an excuse that we do not negotiate with government and that is why I say that Taliban is an obstacle on the way of reaching to peace,” Abdullah said. He said that forming an inclusive negotiating team can decrease Taliban’s excuses for not meeting the Afghan government and that this team will be formed in the near future. “As soon as a single voice represents Afghanistan’s people, including government and others, I think the opportunity for making excuses by the other side (Taliban) will decrease,” Abdullah added. Abdullah’s remarks come as US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has started his new multi-nation trip on Afghan peace.
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March - 27 
The Russian Ambassador to Kabul Alexander Mantystskiy said that it is the Afghan people and influential politicians who should decide about the future system, not the Afghan Government, if an interim Government is expected to come on power, March 27, reports Tolo News. Mantystskiy said if the demand
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The Russian Ambassador to Kabul Alexander Mantystskiy said that it is the Afghan people and influential politicians who should decide about the future system, not the Afghan Government, if an interim Government is expected to come on power, March 27, reports Tolo News. Mantystskiy said if the demands say that Taliban should join the Government, a solution should be sought for such integration and again it is the Afghan people and politicians who should find a solution. “Not government, but your people should decide what is the best solution for yourself. Do you want this interim government, for which purpose? If allow Taliban to enter to this political system, it seems that something should be done. But you should decide yourselves, Afghan people, Afghan political parties and prominent figures,” said Mantystskiy.
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March - 29 
The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad on March 29 said that Afghans have the right to live in peace after a long period of war, reports Tolo News. , Zalmay Khalilzad also noted the clarification provided by the Pakistani Government on Pakistan’s Pr
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The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad on March 29 said that Afghans have the right to live in peace after a long period of war, reports Tolo News. , Zalmay Khalilzad also noted the clarification provided by the Pakistani Government on Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent statement.
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March - 30 
14 Taliban militants were killed in separate airstrikes conducted by coalition forces in Nad-e-Ali and Nahr-e-Saraj Districts of Helmand Province, on March 31, reports Khamma Press. The provincial government media office in a statement said the first airstrike was carried out at around 12am local ti
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14 Taliban militants were killed in separate airstrikes conducted by coalition forces in Nad-e-Ali and Nahr-e-Saraj Districts of Helmand Province, on March 31, reports Khamma Press. The provincial government media office in a statement said the first airstrike was carried out at around 12am local time, in Nad-e-Ali District targeting a Taliban compound which left four militants dead and another militant wounded. The statement further added that the second airstrike was carried out at around 2am local time in Nahr-e-Saraj District which also targeted a Taliban compound. At least 10 militants were killed and two others were wounded in the second airstrike, the provincial government added in its statement.
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March - 30 
At least four Taliban militants including their ‘commander’, identified as Zalmaialias Sangari were killed, and seven others injured during a clash with the security guards of Vice President General Abdul Rashid Dostum in Balkh province, Khamma Press reports on March 31. One security guard of Gen. D
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At least four Taliban militants including their ‘commander’, identified as Zalmaialias Sangari were killed, and seven others injured during a clash with the security guards of Vice President General Abdul Rashid Dostum in Balkh province, Khamma Press reports on March 31. One security guard of Gen. Dostum was also killed and two others were wounded during the clash. The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said the Taliban militants had laid an ambush against the convoy of General Dostum in Alam Khel, Margin Tapa, Sharsharak, Khanabad, Slaiman Khel, Joi Uzbek, Timorak, and Choba villages of Chahar Bolak District. The statement further added that the Afghan Special Forces who were conducting operations in the area were deployed to support the security guards of Dostum. The security guards of Dostum also arrested one of the ‘commanders’ of Taliban and have taken him with themselves to Shebarghan city, the 209th Shaheen Corps said.
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March - 30 
One bodyguard was killed and two others were injured when the convoy of the First Vice President Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum was ambushed by the Taliban “few times” on their way from Balkh to Jawzjan province on March 30, reports Tolo News. Kanishka Turkistani, a close aide to Dostum, confirmed the in
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One bodyguard was killed and two others were injured when the convoy of the First Vice President Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum was ambushed by the Taliban “few times” on their way from Balkh to Jawzjan province on March 30, reports Tolo News. Kanishka Turkistani, a close aide to Dostum, confirmed the incident and said that Dostum was not hurt in the attacks.
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March - 30 
The government of Qatar has reacted to Taliban militants attack on convoy of First Vice President General Abdul Rashid Dostum in Balkh Province, Khamma Press reports on March 31. “The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the assassination attempt against First Vice-Pr
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The government of Qatar has reacted to Taliban militants attack on convoy of First Vice President General Abdul Rashid Dostum in Balkh Province, Khamma Press reports on March 31. “The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the assassination attempt against First Vice-President of Afghanistan Abdul Rashid Dostum, in which four of his bodyguards were killed and six others were injured,” the Foreign Ministry of Qatar said in a statement.The statement further added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Qatar’s firm stance on rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of the motives and causes. “It considered the attempt an unaccepted criminal act, stressed the importance of arresting those involved in it and bringing them to justice.”
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March - 31 
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on April 1 said the U.S. peace efforts in Afghanistan will be discussed during the foreign ministers meeting in Washington on Thursday (April 4), reports Khaama Press on April 1. “Ministers will also discuss NATO’s role
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on April 1 said the U.S. peace efforts in Afghanistan will be discussed during the foreign ministers meeting in Washington on Thursday (April 4), reports Khaama Press on April 1. “Ministers will also discuss NATO’s role in the fight against terrorism. And US efforts to reach a political settlement in Afghanistan,” Stoltenberg said in his introductory remarks at pre-ministerial press conference. The Secretary General of NATO further added that “Ambassador Khalilzad held consultations with Allies here at NATO just last week, for the fourth time. And our commander of the NATO Resolute Support Mission, and NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative in Kabul, are closely coordinating with Ambassador Khalilzad.”
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April - 1 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced that the Afghan Armed Forces have carried out multiple surprise attacks against terrorists in the Taliban held Arghanj Khwa district in Badakhshan province, reports Khaama Press on April 2. “Today, [April 1] Afghan National Defense and Security Forces conducte
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced that the Afghan Armed Forces have carried out multiple surprise attacks against terrorists in the Taliban held Arghanj Khwa district in Badakhshan province, reports Khaama Press on April 2. “Today, [April 1] Afghan National Defense and Security Forces conducted many surprise attacks and the Afghan Air Force carried multiple airstrikes on the Taliban positions in Arghanj Khwa district,” the Ministry of Defense said in a statement. The statement further added that “The terrorist Taliban have suffered heavy casualties.”
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April - 1 
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad discussed the outcome of Qatar talks with the Chief Executive of the National Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah, reports Khaama Press on April 1. The Office of the Chief Executive in a statement said Chief Ex
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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad discussed the outcome of Qatar talks with the Chief Executive of the National Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah, reports Khaama Press on April 1. The Office of the Chief Executive in a statement said Chief Executive Abdullah met with Ambassador Khalilzad in Sapidar Palace today, in the presence of the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John Bass. The statement further added that Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani was also present in the meeting during which Ambassador Khalilzad shared details regarding the outcome of Qatar talks, his recent trips, progress, and existing challenges.
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April - 2 
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan Ambassador Nicholas Kay stated in Kabul on that ‘The gains of the last 17 years are very significant and NATO will continue to advocate for a durable political settlement that is built on these’, reports Khaama o
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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan Ambassador Nicholas Kay stated in Kabul on that ‘The gains of the last 17 years are very significant and NATO will continue to advocate for a durable political settlement that is built on these’, reports Khaama on April 3. Pointing towards Government’s initiative for peace process, Ambassador Kay said “President Ghani changed the game last year when he offered unconditional talks to the Taliban. He also added that ‘In 2019, the opportunity for peace is real,” he said, adding that Now it is time to end the war at the negotiating table’.
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April - 2 
Separately, President Ashraf Ghani met with civil society members and journalists at the Presidential Palace on April 2 and stated that pressure on government to act "illegally" regarding peace is not acceptable, reports Tolo News. He stated that ‘The peace talks are without conditions but peace has
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Separately, President Ashraf Ghani met with civil society members and journalists at the Presidential Palace on April 2 and stated that pressure on government to act "illegally" regarding peace is not acceptable, reports Tolo News. He stated that ‘The peace talks are without conditions but peace has conditions and the Afghan nation will set the limits for the talks. It will not be acceptable for us if there is pressure on us to act illegally’.
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April - 2 
The leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Maulana Fazalur Rehman met with Shukrullah Atif Mashal, the Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan on April 2, reports Khamma Press.The Embassy of Afghanistan in Islamabad in a statement said in the meeting current regional situation, Afghan peace process, and bilateral rel
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The leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Maulana Fazalur Rehman met with Shukrullah Atif Mashal, the Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan on April 2, reports Khamma Press.The Embassy of Afghanistan in Islamabad in a statement said in the meeting current regional situation, Afghan peace process, and bilateral relations between Kabul and Islamabad were discussed. The statement further added that the two sides emphasised that peace process should be led and owned by Afghans.They also added that the regional and other countries should respect the sovereignty of Afghanistan and prevent from interference in internal affairs of each other.
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April - 3 
Meanwhile, the Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on April 3 stated that peace with the Taliban will not mean the "Talibanization" of Afghanistan or underestimating the rights of the Afghan people, reports Tolo News. Abdullah said that peace with the Taliban somehow should be taken as a c
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Meanwhile, the Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on April 3 stated that peace with the Taliban will not mean the "Talibanization" of Afghanistan or underestimating the rights of the Afghan people, reports Tolo News. Abdullah said that peace with the Taliban somehow should be taken as a compromise and this means that the achievements of the country should be protected. He stated that ‘We have given the assurance that peace with the Taliban will not mean the Talibanization of the country, peace does not mean underestimating the rights of the citizens of Afghanistan, peace means compromises.
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April - 3 
The Afghan Government on April 3, announced that President Ashraf Ghani has approved the security plan for the current solar year as conflicts are intensifying between Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban in different parts of the country, reports Tolo News.The National Security Council said in a state
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The Afghan Government on April 3, announced that President Ashraf Ghani has approved the security plan for the current solar year as conflicts are intensifying between Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban in different parts of the country, reports Tolo News.The National Security Council said in a statement that the plan, named Khalid Security Plan, is aimed at boosting security across the country particularly the security of urban areas and highways. This comes as government figures show that almost 45,000 members of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces lost their lives in the past four years under the National Unity Government.
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April - 4 
“We support this and are seeking that an agreement should be reached between Afghanistan and Pakistan that can result in peace and (can stop) the interferences Pakistan has made in Afghanistan and I have been a witness of their (Pakistanis’) negative activities,” Khalilzad said. “Since I have taken
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“We support this and are seeking that an agreement should be reached between Afghanistan and Pakistan that can result in peace and (can stop) the interferences Pakistan has made in Afghanistan and I have been a witness of their (Pakistanis’) negative activities,” Khalilzad said. “Since I have taken on the role, I have encouraged them to play a more positive role, because if they want to improve their ties with the US, their policy toward Afghanistan must change, otherwise, the US and Pakistan relations will not improve,” Khalilzad said.
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April - 4 
Almost 120 civilians are affected by mines and unexploded ordnance every month as they are either killed or maimed, the State Minister for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs, Najib Aqa Fahim, said on April 4, reports Tolo News. He said 3,400 square kilometers of land has been cleared of mi
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Almost 120 civilians are affected by mines and unexploded ordnance every month as they are either killed or maimed, the State Minister for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs, Najib Aqa Fahim, said on April 4, reports Tolo News. He said 3,400 square kilometers of land has been cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance but 1,700 square kilometers is still to be cleared. “The coalition forces who withdrew from Afghanistan, have left some areas with unexploded ordnance, the areas where they had military training and in conflicted areas,” said Fahim. He said the international community’s support has decreased in this sector.
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April - 4 
The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the alliance has no goal to have a permanent presence in Afghanistan, The Khaama Press reports on April 4. Stoltenberg made the remarks in his address to U.S. Congress on April 3 to mark the 70th anniversary of NATO. He said NATO remains in A
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The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the alliance has no goal to have a permanent presence in Afghanistan, The Khaama Press reports on April 4. Stoltenberg made the remarks in his address to U.S. Congress on April 3 to mark the 70th anniversary of NATO. He said NATO remains in Afghanistan to fight terrorism and to train Afghan forces, emphasizing that the goal of the alliance is not to stay there forever. “We should not stay any longer than is necessary,” he added.
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April - 4 
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad on April 4, warned Pakistan to change its policy towards Afghanistan; otherwise, “Islamabad and Washington’s ties will not improve”, reports Tolo News. The US envoy said that in addition to a possible peace agreement, an a
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The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad on April 4, warned Pakistan to change its policy towards Afghanistan; otherwise, “Islamabad and Washington’s ties will not improve”, reports Tolo News. The US envoy said that in addition to a possible peace agreement, an agreement should be reached between Afghanistan and Pakistan based on which Pakistan should play a constructive role in Afghanistan.
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April - 5 
Two soldiers of the Border Protection Forces (BPF) were wounded an in explosion in the vicinity of 2nd PoliceDistrict ofJalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar province, on April 5, reports The Khaama Press.Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the provincial Government, said an Improvised
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Two soldiers of the Border Protection Forces (BPF) were wounded an in explosion in the vicinity of 2nd PoliceDistrict ofJalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar province, on April 5, reports The Khaama Press.Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the provincial Government, said an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted on a roadside went off as a Ford Ranger vehicle of the BPFwas crossing the area.No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility for the incident.
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April - 6 
A coalition airstrike has killed a Taliban group leader, identified as Mullah Amin Gul and three of his comrades in LogarProvince, The Khamma Press reports on April 7.The 203rd Thunder Corps of the Afghan Military in Southeast said the airstrike was carried out in the outskirts of the provincial cap
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A coalition airstrike has killed a Taliban group leader, identified as Mullah Amin Gul and three of his comrades in LogarProvince, The Khamma Press reports on April 7.The 203rd Thunder Corps of the Afghan Military in Southeast said the airstrike was carried out in the outskirts of the provincial capital of Logar.
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April - 6 
According to a statement released by Ministry of Defense, airstrikes carried out in Akazai area as well as in the proximity of Police Headquarters of Badghis Province killed 35 Taliban militants and injured other 22, reports The Khamma Press reports on April 7. At least 35 vehicles and some weapons
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According to a statement released by Ministry of Defense, airstrikes carried out in Akazai area as well as in the proximity of Police Headquarters of Badghis Province killed 35 Taliban militants and injured other 22, reports The Khamma Press reports on April 7. At least 35 vehicles and some weapons and munitions were also destroyed in the airstrikes, the Ministry of Defense added.The Ministry of Defense in a statement said “Last night, Afghan Air Force and Coalition Forces stroke enemy positions multiple times. These strikes shattered the Taliban gatherings & tactical maneuvers.”
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April - 6 
At least five Islamic State (IS)-Khurasan militants were killed and some weapons and munitions were destroyed in an airstrike in Kunar Province of Afghanistan, The Khamma Press reports on April 7. According to a statement released by 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in the East, the airstrik
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At least five Islamic State (IS)-Khurasan militants were killed and some weapons and munitions were destroyed in an airstrike in Kunar Province of Afghanistan, The Khamma Press reports on April 7. According to a statement released by 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in the East, the airstrike was carried out in OchaNaw area located in DegalVally of Chapra Dara District.
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April - 6 
Baghlan Police Chief Allah Dad Fedaee has asked his forces not to show mercy to those who continue to fight government militarily and warned the Taliban that they will be "eliminated" if they refused to join the peace process, Tolo News reports on April 7. “My order to all the personnel is to not ha
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Baghlan Police Chief Allah Dad Fedaee has asked his forces not to show mercy to those who continue to fight government militarily and warned the Taliban that they will be "eliminated" if they refused to join the peace process, Tolo News reports on April 7. “My order to all the personnel is to not have mercy for Taliban militants and those who fight against the people and the government,” said Fedaee. “We have established several check posts on the highway to prevent Taliban attacks and we warn Taliban that after this, we will not let them to target government and non-government institutions. We also assure our people that we will maintain their security,” said Fedaeei.
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April - 6 
Moreover, Taliban attack on headquarter of Abkamari District of Badghis Province failed on April 6, reports bakhtarnews.com. In charge of Badghis local office said that Taliban wanted to attack on headquarter building of Abkamari District, faced with resistance of Afghan National Army (ANA) forces a
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Moreover, Taliban attack on headquarter of Abkamari District of Badghis Province failed on April 6, reports bakhtarnews.com. In charge of Badghis local office said that Taliban wanted to attack on headquarter building of Abkamari District, faced with resistance of Afghan National Army (ANA) forces and they were forced to retreat. Abdul NaserNazari member of Badghis provincial council said armed Taliban also set to fire all equipment of the headquarter with launching of bombs and mortar mines.
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April - 6 
Seven armed Taliban militants were killed in Ghazni Province on April 6, reports bakhtarnews.com. Ahmad Khan Seerat spokesman for GhazniCommandment told the insurgents were killed while wanted to storm on Police checkpoints in outskirts of KhwajaOmri, Moqor, Gelan, Zankhan and 3rd Police zone of Gha
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Seven armed Taliban militants were killed in Ghazni Province on April 6, reports bakhtarnews.com. Ahmad Khan Seerat spokesman for GhazniCommandment told the insurgents were killed while wanted to storm on Police checkpoints in outskirts of KhwajaOmri, Moqor, Gelan, Zankhan and 3rd Police zone of Ghazni city.In the events, three insurgents have been wounded and numerous of heavy and light weapons were also destroyed, he added.According to Ghazni Spokesman Directorate, five soldiers have been martyred and tens others were injured in the conflicts.
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April - 7 
The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North said armed forces belonging to 5th Kandak of Commando Forces stormed a key Taliban headquarters in QaramqolDistrict of Faryab Province on April 7, reports The Khamma Press. According to a statement released by 209th Shaheen Corps, the locat
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The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North said armed forces belonging to 5th Kandak of Commando Forces stormed a key Taliban headquarters in QaramqolDistrict of Faryab Province on April 7, reports The Khamma Press. According to a statement released by 209th Shaheen Corps, the location of the headquarters was ascertained in close cooperation with the local resident and was destroyed during a special operation.The statement further added that the Taliban militants had abandoned their headquarters before the arrival of commando forces.Some communication devices and explosives were destroyed during the operation, the 209th Shaheen Corps added in its statement.
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April - 8 
At least three United States (US) service members and one contractor were killed in an explosion triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED) near Bagram airbase in Bagram District of Parwan Provinceon April 8, reports The Khaama Press.“Three U.S. service members and one contractor were killed,
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At least three United States (US) service members and one contractor were killed in an explosion triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED) near Bagram airbase in Bagram District of Parwan Provinceon April 8, reports The Khaama Press.“Three U.S. service members and one contractor were killed, and three U.S. service members were wounded by an improvised explosive device April 8 near Bagram Air Base,” the NATO-led Resolute Support mission said in a statement.The statement further added that the wounded service members were evacuated and are receiving medical care.The identities of the deceased service members and the contract have not been disclosed.
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April - 8 
At least two people were killed in an explosion in 3rd Police District of Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar provinceon April 8, reports The Khaama Press.A spokesman for Nangahar Police Headquarters said the explosion was triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED) which was p
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At least two people were killed in an explosion in 3rd Police District of Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of Nangarhar provinceon April 8, reports The Khaama Press.A spokesman for Nangahar Police Headquarters said the explosion was triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED) which was planted in a Police vehicle.No individual or group including Taliban or ISIS loyalists has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 8 
Prime Minister Imran Khan on April 8, said the policy to seek direct engagement with Afghan stakeholders, including Taliban, to find a negotiated solution has the greatest prospects to end the prolonged conflict in Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. He shared his long-standing commitment to peace and
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on April 8, said the policy to seek direct engagement with Afghan stakeholders, including Taliban, to find a negotiated solution has the greatest prospects to end the prolonged conflict in Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. He shared his long-standing commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan through political settlement with US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Kenneth McKenzie Jr. Underscoring the need for an intra-Afghan dialogue, Khan stated that the Afghan stakeholders should sit together to discuss the contours of their future polity after the withdrawal of the foreign troops. He reiterated Pakistan’s desire to have good neighbourly relations with Afghanistan. Welcoming General McKenzie to Islamabad, the prime minister apprised him of his government’s commitment to implement the National Action Plan (NAP), which has the backing of all political parties in the country.
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April - 8 
Two Al Qaeda terrorists were killed and four others, including two female Al Qaeda operatives were arrested in Malgir area of Greshk District, Helmand Province, The Khamma Press reports on April 9. However, the arrest of female Al Qaeda operatives sparked furor among the residents of the Province as
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Two Al Qaeda terrorists were killed and four others, including two female Al Qaeda operatives were arrested in Malgir area of Greshk District, Helmand Province, The Khamma Press reports on April 9. However, the arrest of female Al Qaeda operatives sparked furor among the residents of the Province as they demand immediate release of the two women. In the meantime, Yasin Khan said the demands of the local residents have been shared with the officials in Kabul, promising that the women will be released considering the cultural values of people but the two men will be kept in the custody for further investigations.
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April - 9 
Afghan security forces have thwarted a deadly explosion in southern Kandahar province by discovering and defusing a 500kg aircraft bomb, reports Khaama Press on April 10.The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement said the bomb was discovered and defused in Takhtar Pul district of the province.
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Afghan security forces have thwarted a deadly explosion in southern Kandahar province by discovering and defusing a 500kg aircraft bomb, reports Khaama Press on April 10.The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in a statement said the bomb was discovered and defused in Takhtar Pul district of the province.
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April - 9 
The Taliban militants group has announced that the representatives of the group will not participate in consultative peace Jirga (tribal council) which is scheduled to be organized later this month, reports Khaama Press on April 10.Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid issued a statement claiming the
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The Taliban militants group has announced that the representatives of the group will not participate in consultative peace Jirga (tribal council) which is scheduled to be organized later this month, reports Khaama Press on April 10.Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid issued a statement claiming the national unity government is attempting to ensure ‘illegitimate’ survival.The statement further added that similar gatherings have been organized in the past to ensure continuation of ‘occupation’ of the country and continue of the ‘corrupt regime’.Mujahid has also added that the Taliban group reject such ‘bogus gatherings’ and urges the residents of the country not participate in consultative peace Jirga considering the sensitive situation the country is going through.The officials are saying that consultative peace Jirga is scheduled for 29th of April in which around 2500 people will participate from all provinces of the country.The Secretariat Chief of Afghan High Peace Council and Director of consultative peace Jirga Mohammad Umar Daudzai had earlier said that the consultative peace Jirga would be an inclusive gathering in which representatives of all segments of the society would participate.
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April - 9 
The United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on April 9 assured that the Afghan Government will have a central role in a peace deal that would be concluded with the Taliban group, reports Khaama Press. In his testimony before the Appropriations Committee of the U.S. Senate, Pompeo said that
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The United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on April 9 assured that the Afghan Government will have a central role in a peace deal that would be concluded with the Taliban group, reports Khaama Press. In his testimony before the Appropriations Committee of the U.S. Senate, Pompeo said that he will make sure that America’s counterterrorism interests are protected as well.In response to a question raised by Senator Lindsey Graham on whether the Afghan Government will be a meaningful participant in any pace deal, Pompeo said “More than that, they will be at the center. It will be Afghan-led.”
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April - 12 
A major offensive is underway in Shirzad District of Nangarhar Province after a large-scale Taliban attack was repulsed on April 12, reports The Khamma Press.The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in the East said at least 40 militants have been killed so far and 32 others have sustained injur
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A major offensive is underway in Shirzad District of Nangarhar Province after a large-scale Taliban attack was repulsed on April 12, reports The Khamma Press.The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in the East said at least 40 militants have been killed so far and 32 others have sustained injuries as a major clearance operation is underway in the District.According to a statement released by 201st Silab, the operations are being conducted in various parts of the District with the support of artillery units and air forces.
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April - 12 
A major Taliban attack in Shirzad District of Nangarhar Province was repulsed in the night of April 12 leaving at least 27 militants dead, reports The Khamma Express.According to a statement released by media office of Nangarhar Provincial Government, at least 32 militants were also wounded during t
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A major Taliban attack in Shirzad District of Nangarhar Province was repulsed in the night of April 12 leaving at least 27 militants dead, reports The Khamma Express.According to a statement released by media office of Nangarhar Provincial Government, at least 32 militants were also wounded during the clash.The statement further added that two Security Force (SF) personnel also lost their lives in the attack and eight others sustained injuries.
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April - 12 
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Afghanistan on April 12 said the announcement of spring offensive by Taliban group has ‘propagandist aspect’ emphasizing that the group is attempting to boost the morale of its fighters in a false way after suffering heavy losses and casualties during the recent clas
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Afghanistan on April 12 said the announcement of spring offensive by Taliban group has ‘propagandist aspect’ emphasizing that the group is attempting to boost the morale of its fighters in a false way after suffering heavy losses and casualties during the recent clashes, reports The Khamma Express.According to a statement released by MoD, the Taliban group is relying on propagandas in a bid to boost the morale of its fighters after facing defeats in Arghanjkhwa of Badakhshan, Sancharak of Sar-e-Pulprovince, Moqor of Ghazniprovince, Aab Kamari and Bala Murghab Districts of Badghisprovince.
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April - 12 
The Taliban shadow Governor for Helmand province Sharafuddin Taqi has succumbed to injuries on April 12 which he had sustained in an airstrike conducted in Musqa Qala District on April 1, reports The Khamma Express.The Provincial Government media office in a statement said credible intelligence info
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The Taliban shadow Governor for Helmand province Sharafuddin Taqi has succumbed to injuries on April 12 which he had sustained in an airstrike conducted in Musqa Qala District on April 1, reports The Khamma Express.The Provincial Government media office in a statement said credible intelligence information confirm that Sharafuddin Taqi has succumbed to his injuries.At least five militants including the media in charge of the group Hafiz Rashid were killed during the same airstrike, the statement said, adding that Taliban’s shadow governor for Kandahar Mohammadzai is currently leading the activities of the group as shadow governor for Helmand.
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April - 13 
The Chief Executive of Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah has announced that he and members of his electoral team will not participate in upcoming Consultative Peace Jirga, The Khamma Press reports on April 14.Abdullah issued a statement stating that a decision has been taken to convene Consultative
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The Chief Executive of Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah has announced that he and members of his electoral team will not participate in upcoming Consultative Peace Jirga, The Khamma Press reports on April 14.Abdullah issued a statement stating that a decision has been taken to convene Consultative Peace Jirga (Assembly of Leaders) and certain individuals have also been appointed who have proceeded to take steps in implementation stages to convene the gathering. He also added that he does not see any convincing reason for Consultative Peace Jirga as no consultation has been made with him and his team as part of the consultations which were made on governmental level as well consultations with political parties and figures.Abdullah said his team does not think that the Consultative Peace Jirga will help to resolve the issues of the country and therefore will not participate in the gathering.
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April - 14 
At least 10 militants were killed during a joint operation of the Afghan and coalition forces in Gilan District of Ghazni province of Afghanistan on March 14, reports The Khamma Press.The 203rd Thunder Corps of the Afghan Military in the Southeast issued a statement confirming that 10 militants were
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At least 10 militants were killed during a joint operation of the Afghan and coalition forces in Gilan District of Ghazni province of Afghanistan on March 14, reports The Khamma Press.The 203rd Thunder Corps of the Afghan Military in the Southeast issued a statement confirming that 10 militants were killed and three others including one of their ‘commanders’ were wounded.
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April - 14 
The Afghan Military in the North has announced that 179 Taliban militants including 15 ‘commanders’ of the group hailing from Afghanistan as well as abroad have been killed in Northern and Northeastern provinces of the country since the group announced the launch of its spring offensive “Al-Fath”, T
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The Afghan Military in the North has announced that 179 Taliban militants including 15 ‘commanders’ of the group hailing from Afghanistan as well as abroad have been killed in Northern and Northeastern provinces of the country since the group announced the launch of its spring offensive “Al-Fath”, The Khamma Press reports on April 15.The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said the militants were killed during the clashes in Badakhshan, Kunduz, Baghlan, Balkh, Sar-e-Pul, and Faryab Provinces.The statement further added that 77 militants including their 6 ‘commanders’ were also wounded during the same clashes. The 209th Shaheen Corps also confirmed that seven security personnel also lost their lives during the clashes and 11 others sustained injuries but the civilians have not suffered casualties so far.
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A girls’ school was destroyed in an attack by unknown armed men in Farah Province on April 15, reports Tolo News. Previously another school in the province was destroyed in Tosak village of the province on April 14. The schools were destroyed by use of explosives, the head of Education DepartmentMoh
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A girls’ school was destroyed in an attack by unknown armed men in Farah Province on April 15, reports Tolo News. Previously another school in the province was destroyed in Tosak village of the province on April 14. The schools were destroyed by use of explosives, the head of Education DepartmentMohammad Azimi said.Statistics by the Ministry of Education show that 3.5 million children are deprived of education and at least 900 schools have remained closed across the country.
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April - 15 
An officer of the Afghan National Police killed his four comrades in Farah Province of, the local officials said on April 15, reports The Khamma Press.Provincial Police spokesman Mohibullah Mohib confirmed that the incident took place in the provincial capital of Farah. Mohib further added that the
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An officer of the Afghan National Police killed his four comrades in Farah Province of, the local officials said on April 15, reports The Khamma Press.Provincial Police spokesman Mohibullah Mohib confirmed that the incident took place in the provincial capital of Farah. Mohib further added that the Police joined Taliban militants after opening fire on his comrades.The officer whose identity has not been disclosed had joined Police nearly a year ago and investigations are underway from the individuals who had given guarantees before him joining thePolice, the local officials said.
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April - 15 
Eight Taliban militants and four ISIS Khurasan militants were killed or wounded during a clash between Taliban and ISIS Khurasan militants in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province on April 15, reports The Khamma Press. The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in a statement said the clash brok
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Eight Taliban militants and four ISIS Khurasan militants were killed or wounded during a clash between Taliban and ISIS Khurasan militants in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province on April 15, reports The Khamma Press. The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military in a statement said the clash broke out in HaidarKeli, Asman Kala, Ibrahim Khel, and WadiSar areas of the district.The statement further added that eight militants of the Red Unit of Taliban were killed during the clash and four others were wounded.According to 201st Silab Corps, at least four ISIS militants were also killed during the exchange of fire with Taliban militants.
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April - 15 
The Afghan military in the South and the Ministry of Defense have confirmed that Taliban militants have suffered heavy casualties during the operations in Zabul province in past one week, The Khamma Press reports on April 16.According to the statements released by 205th Corps of the Afghan Military
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The Afghan military in the South and the Ministry of Defense have confirmed that Taliban militants have suffered heavy casualties during the operations in Zabul province in past one week, The Khamma Press reports on April 16.According to the statements released by 205th Corps of the Afghan Military and the Ministry Defense, the 2nd Brigade, 205th Hero Corps conducted clearing operations this past week in Mezan, Shah Joi, and Daichopan areas of Zabul Province as part of the new security plan Operation Khalid.The statements further added that that the operations were jointly conducted with the Afghan Police police and the National Directorate of Security (NDS) leaving 20 Taliban militants dead, 13 wounded while five IEDs were discovered and destroyed.
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April - 15 
The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces have foiled militants bid to detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in capital KabulThe Khamma Press reports on April 16.The Kabul Police Headquarters in a statement said the IEDs were planted under a culvert and on a roadside in Syedan Burj
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The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces have foiled militants bid to detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in capital KabulThe Khamma Press reports on April 16.The Kabul Police Headquarters in a statement said the IEDs were planted under a culvert and on a roadside in Syedan Burj-e-Surkh area of Chahar AsiabDistrict of Kabul.
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April - 15 
The US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad on April 15, stated that agreeing on a ceasefire is the “quickest” way to prevent casualties and that he will continue to push Taliban senior representative to allow their representatives to come to the table of negotiations to discuss this matter, reports Tolo
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The US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad on April 15, stated that agreeing on a ceasefire is the “quickest” way to prevent casualties and that he will continue to push Taliban senior representative to allow their representatives to come to the table of negotiations to discuss this matter, reports Tolo News. Khalilzad said that the reason that the US entered the peace talks was that “more war is not the answer”. “The US entered peace talks because more war is not the answer. During talks, I’ve proposed ways to reduce violence. By refusing to work with us to end the killing, the Talibs are prolonging it. Let Afghan people judge whether Talib statements encouraging more violence is way forward,” he added in a tweet. Khalilzad said the Afghan people deserve and want a comprehensive ceasefire and negotiations leading to a lasting peace. “The US stands with them,” he says.
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April - 16 
Members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on April 16, condemned the announcement by the Taliban of a spring offensive, which will only result in more unnecessary suffering and destruction for the Afghan people, the UNSC says in a statement, reports Tolo News.The statement says that memb
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Members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on April 16, condemned the announcement by the Taliban of a spring offensive, which will only result in more unnecessary suffering and destruction for the Afghan people, the UNSC says in a statement, reports Tolo News.The statement says that members of the Security Council recognised the Afghan people’s strong desire for sustainable peace in Afghanistan. They underscored that calls for more fighting will not advance the goal of making a sustainable peace. The members of the Security Council called on all parties to the conflict to seize the opportunity to begin an inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue and negotiations that result in a political settlement.The members reiterated the importance of an inclusive Afghan-led and-owned peace process for the long-term prosperity and stability of Afghanistan, and expressed their full support for the Afghan Government’s efforts to that end.
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April - 17 
At least 11 Taliban militants were killed and 21 others injured as Taliban suffered heavy casualties after their third attack was repulsed in various areas of Dawlatbad District in Faryab Provinceon April 17, reports The Khamma Press.The 209thShaheen Corps in a statement said clashes took place betw
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At least 11 Taliban militants were killed and 21 others injured as Taliban suffered heavy casualties after their third attack was repulsed in various areas of Dawlatbad District in Faryab Provinceon April 17, reports The Khamma Press.The 209thShaheen Corps in a statement said clashes took place between Security Forces and Taliban militants in various areas of Dawlatbad District in which 11 Taliban militants including their two commanders identified as Omari and Mawlavi Naeem were killed during the clashes and 21 others were wounded. The statement further said some senior Taliban leaders including Mawlavi Najeeb alias Nasir the Red Unit commander of the group for Dawlatbad, Mawlavi Ehsanullah alias Toofan, and Mawlavi Tahir one of the prominent Taliban leaders in Qoshtapa District are among those injured.
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April - 17 
President Ashraf Ghani on April 17 met with members of the delegation who will hold a meeting with the Taliban in Qatar on April 20, reports The Khamma Press. He said the Afghan delegation which is preparing to hold discussion with the Taliban in Doha are carrying an important mission which is a dig
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President Ashraf Ghani on April 17 met with members of the delegation who will hold a meeting with the Taliban in Qatar on April 20, reports The Khamma Press. He said the Afghan delegation which is preparing to hold discussion with the Taliban in Doha are carrying an important mission which is a dignified peace within the framework of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.“Representation of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the people of Afghanistan is important because no one can represent the nation outside the framework of the state. The absolute right is that we all represent entire government and nation,” said Ghani.
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April - 17 
The former chief of the Afghan intelligence Amrullah Saleh on April 17 announced that he will not participate in the upcoming intra-Afghan talks in Doha, the capital of Qatar, reports The Khamma Press.“I remain grateful to president @ashrafghanifor adding me in the list of speakers to represent the
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The former chief of the Afghan intelligence Amrullah Saleh on April 17 announced that he will not participate in the upcoming intra-Afghan talks in Doha, the capital of Qatar, reports The Khamma Press.“I remain grateful to president @ashrafghanifor adding me in the list of speakers to represent the Islamic Republic of Afg in Doha conference. However, I won’t attend. Taliban are the only & the biggest obstacle to peace as they continue the campaign of massacre & destruction,” Saleh said in a statement which was posted in his official Twitter account.He said “If the Taliban are not fighting for the interest of a hostile foreign power then they should agree to direct & focused negotiations with the Afghan government. Their daily massacre of ordinary Afghans & destruction of education infrastructure is anything but Islam & Afghan.”
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April - 18 
The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said two civilians, a man and a woman was shot dead by Taliban militants time in AwzanSaqal Village in Gosfandi District in Sar-e-Pul Province, reports Khaama News on April 19.
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The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said two civilians, a man and a woman was shot dead by Taliban militants time in AwzanSaqal Village in Gosfandi District in Sar-e-Pul Province, reports Khaama News on April 19.
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April - 18 
The Afghan government has confirmed that the government of Qatar has cancelled the intra-Afghan talks after failing to respond to legitimate demands of the people of Afghanistan,reports Khaama News Agency. According to a statement released by ARG Presidential Palace, a new list of participants was
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The Afghan government has confirmed that the government of Qatar has cancelled the intra-Afghan talks after failing to respond to legitimate demands of the people of Afghanistan,reports Khaama News Agency. According to a statement released by ARG Presidential Palace, a new list of participants was sent by Qatar on April 1 in which a balance was not considered for the participation of the delegates.
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April - 18 
U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador ZalmayKhalilzad has expressed disappointment regarding a delay in holding the intra-Afghan talks in Qatar, Khaama News on April 19.In a twitter post, he stated that ‘I’m disappointed Qatar’s intra-Afghan initiative has been delaye
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U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador ZalmayKhalilzad has expressed disappointment regarding a delay in holding the intra-Afghan talks in Qatar, Khaama News on April 19.In a twitter post, he stated that ‘I’m disappointed Qatar’s intra-Afghan initiative has been delayed. We’re in touch with all parties and encouraged that everyone remains committed to dialogue and the #AfghanPeaceProcess’. He also added that “Dialogue is and always will be key to a political roadmap and lasting peace. There is no alternative. I urge all sides to seize the moment and put things back on track by agreeing to a participant list that speaks for all Afghans. I stand ready to help if our help is needed. Afghan government had announced that the intra-Afghan dialogue has been cancelled by the Government of Qatar after failing to respond to the demands of the Afghan people to include all 250 delegates in the final list of the participants for the talks.
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April - 20 
At least 20 activists, including three women, who live abroad, met with the Taliban members in Doha, Qatar on April 20, after a sudden cancellation of the much-awaited Qatar meeting over disagreements on the 250-member delegation, Taliban members and those familiar with the meeting confirmed, report
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At least 20 activists, including three women, who live abroad, met with the Taliban members in Doha, Qatar on April 20, after a sudden cancellation of the much-awaited Qatar meeting over disagreements on the 250-member delegation, Taliban members and those familiar with the meeting confirmed, reports Tolo News. The meeting continued for six hours and the result, or at least the vibe, was positive as some attendees of the meeting put it. Taliban has confirmed the meeting, saying the suggestions made by the activists will be taken into consideration in the peace talks. “We are from the limited figures who are not political. We are not political and our goal from attending the conference was taking part and sharing our thoughts with the Taliban members and the Afghan government,” said Khatol Mohmand, an Afghan activist.
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April - 20 
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke on April 20 with President Ashraf Ghani and condemned the Taliban’s recent announcement of a spring offensive and stressed the United States’ solidarity with the Afghan people’s pursuit of a comprehensive peace agreement that would end the suffering and de
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The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke on April 20 with President Ashraf Ghani and condemned the Taliban’s recent announcement of a spring offensive and stressed the United States’ solidarity with the Afghan people’s pursuit of a comprehensive peace agreement that would end the suffering and destruction, the US Department of State says in a statement, reports Tolo News.
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April - 23 
At least 11,000 civilians were killed and wounded in Afghanistan during the 1397 solar year which coincides with March 2018 to March 2019, according to statistics by Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC),reportsTolo News on April 24.The figures show a 19 percent increase in civilia
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At least 11,000 civilians were killed and wounded in Afghanistan during the 1397 solar year which coincides with March 2018 to March 2019, according to statistics by Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC),reportsTolo News on April 24.The figures show a 19 percent increase in civilian fatalities compared to a year before, the AIHRC Chairperson Sima Samar said at a press conference on April 23. She said that although the number of civilian deaths saw some decrease during last year but added that the number of those sustained injuries during this period has sharply increased. The Taliban and Islamic State (IS) militants were blamed for most of the casualties.According to the AIHRC report, from the total number of 11,000 casualties, 3,032 people were killed while the remaining 8180 others were wounded. The report also states that casualties among the Afghan women were also increased during this period by 16 percent. The report says that the Taliban was responsible for 53 percent of the casualties, IS was responsible for 12 percent while the Afghan Security Forces and their foreign counterparts were blamed for 11.5 percent of the fatalities.
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April - 23 
Special envoys of the United Kingdom (UK), United States (US), Germany, France, Italy, Norway and the European Union met in London on April 23 and discussed the Afghan peace process, reports Tolo News.The envoys in their meeting said that it depends on the Afghans to shape Afghanistan’s future, but
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Special envoys of the United Kingdom (UK), United States (US), Germany, France, Italy, Norway and the European Union met in London on April 23 and discussed the Afghan peace process, reports Tolo News.The envoys in their meeting said that it depends on the Afghans to shape Afghanistan’s future, but insisted that the Afghan people want peace and that a comprehensive political settlement is the only solution for ending the war. The meeting attendees said if an agreement is not reached between the Afghans, a possible peace will not be sustained.
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April - 24 
A missile struck a training facility of the suicide bombers in Helmand Province leaving at least 18 Taliban militants dead, and seven others injured, The Khamma Press reports on April 25. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Defense, the missile was launched for Shorab base which imp
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A missile struck a training facility of the suicide bombers in Helmand Province leaving at least 18 Taliban militants dead, and seven others injured, The Khamma Press reports on April 25. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Defense, the missile was launched for Shorab base which impacted the training facility in Sangin District. “Last night, in coordination with NDS a missile rocket was fired from Shorab Base on a training center of suicide attackers in SarbanQala, Sangin of Helmand. As a result, 18 Taliban terrorists were killed and 7 others were wounded,” the statement added.
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April - 24 
A trilateral meeting of special envoys from the United States (US), China, and Russia was held on the issue of peace in Afghanistan as creative diplomacy moves on in the regional and international levels to end the stalemate in the Afghan conflict, Tolo News reports on April 25. US Special Envoy for
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A trilateral meeting of special envoys from the United States (US), China, and Russia was held on the issue of peace in Afghanistan as creative diplomacy moves on in the regional and international levels to end the stalemate in the Afghan conflict, Tolo News reports on April 25. US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation who met his Chinese and Russian counterparts in Moscow later in a tweet said that the US expects the Taliban to agree on a ceasefire and help make this year of peace in Afghanistan. “The Taliban say 'a ceasefire is not part of the agenda.' For us, peace is the agenda. The Afghan people have had enough violence & want an end to the war. The United States stands with them. I challenge Talibs to join other Afghans and work to make this the year of peace,” Zalmay Khalilzad said in a tweet.
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April - 24 
Badghis officials claimed onApril 24 that Taliban cut Turkmenistan's imported power to the northwest province over the past 10 days as the group has targeted pylons and they refuse to allow technical teams to reconnect the wires, reports Tolo News.“It is 10 days that the electricity has been cut by
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Badghis officials claimed onApril 24 that Taliban cut Turkmenistan's imported power to the northwest province over the past 10 days as the group has targeted pylons and they refuse to allow technical teams to reconnect the wires, reports Tolo News.“It is 10 days that the electricity has been cut by the armed oppositions in Juma Bazar area in Badghis and so for no coordination has been made to allow our staff to repair the pylons,” said Mohammad Tahir Azimi, the provincial head of electricity department.According to local officials, Taliban has demanded power for 20 villages under their control in Moqo District, which has been accepted but the process of connecting electricity to those areas need more time due to lack of facilities.
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April - 24 
John Sopko, the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan reconstruction told reporters on April 24, in Washington that it’s getting "harder and harder" for the public to track the US military’s progress after 17-year war in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. “What we are finding is now almost every
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John Sopko, the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan reconstruction told reporters on April 24, in Washington that it’s getting "harder and harder" for the public to track the US military’s progress after 17-year war in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. “What we are finding is now almost every indicia, metric for success or failure is now classified or non-existent. Over time it’s been classified or it’s no longer being collected,” Sopko said. “The classification in some areas is needless.” He also said that while "we all want peace," there are concerns that the push for a deal will overshadow critical planning needed for any agreement to have a lasting impact. "We've spent close to $1 trillion in Afghanistan," he said. "All of that is at risk if we screw up on the day after a peace agreement." Sopko pointed to the Afghan government's dire financial situation, and its dependence on US assistance to pay the salaries of the country's security forces, as a leading worry. In part, the blame rests with the Afghan government, Sopko said. Kabul, which provides some of the information to the US Defense Department, insists that certain data not be made public.
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April - 25 
A US Forces-Afghanistan spokesman Colonel Dave Butler says that the opportunity has been provided for peace in Afghanistan but added that the Taliban continue to ignore the will of the people, referring to the announcement of the so-called spring offensive by the group, Tolo News reports on April 26
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A US Forces-Afghanistan spokesman Colonel Dave Butler says that the opportunity has been provided for peace in Afghanistan but added that the Taliban continue to ignore the will of the people, referring to the announcement of the so-called spring offensive by the group, Tolo News reports on April 26. “The opportunity for peace is now. We are ready for peace, the Afghan security forces are ready for peace, but the Taliban continue to ignore the will of the people,” Butler stated. He said the Afghan forces are doing a good job and that they have the support of the US and NATO forces with them.
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April - 25 
Acting Defense Minister Asadullah Khalid, on April 25, said the counter-terrorism campaign will continue along with his efforts to fight corruption in the ministry, which has largely affected anti-terror efforts, reports Tolo News. Khalid said the Afghan National Army has been drawn out of defensive
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Acting Defense Minister Asadullah Khalid, on April 25, said the counter-terrorism campaign will continue along with his efforts to fight corruption in the ministry, which has largely affected anti-terror efforts, reports Tolo News. Khalid said the Afghan National Army has been drawn out of defensive and is in an offensive status against militants. “The clearance operations to retake areas from militants will kick off on time and based on plans,” said Khalid.
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April - 25 
The Chief Executive of the Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah has said the Taliban group had a wrong perception regarding U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, The Khamma Press reports on April 26.Abdullah further added that the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) have vowed to maintain their
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The Chief Executive of the Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah has said the Taliban group had a wrong perception regarding U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, The Khamma Press reports on April 26.Abdullah further added that the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) have vowed to maintain their cooperation with Afghanistan even after a peace deal was reached.
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April - 25 
The Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on April 25 said Pakistan will not be party to any internal conflict in Afghanistan anymore, reports Daily Times. Describing the ongoing peace efforts ‘a historic opportunity for peace in the region’, PM said Pakistan was fully supporting the reconciliation process
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The Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on April 25 said Pakistan will not be party to any internal conflict in Afghanistan anymore, reports Daily Times. Describing the ongoing peace efforts ‘a historic opportunity for peace in the region’, PM said Pakistan was fully supporting the reconciliation process in Afghanistan. “Afghanistan conflict has brought great suffering for both Afghanistan and Pakistan over last 40 years. Now, after a long wait, the Afghanistan Peace Process presents a historic opportunity for peace in the region and Pakistan is fully supporting the process including the next logical step of Intra Afghan Dialogue wherein Afghans will themselves decide upon the future of their country,” he said in a statement. Khan further added “In this backdrop, Pakistan is highly dismayed by the surge of violence in Afghanistan from all sides. The so-called offensives are condemnable and will undermine the peace process. It is not right to seek an edge in dialogue through coercion.” “Pakistan implores all parties to recognize the importance of the moment and seize it. Pakistan has committed all diplomatic and security capital to success of peace process. Pakistan will not be party to any internal conflict in Afghanistan anymore,” the statement added.
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April - 25 
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has challenged Taliban to join other Afghans and work to make the current year the year of peace, The Khamma Press reports on April 26. In a statement posted on his official Twitter account after the release o
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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has challenged Taliban to join other Afghans and work to make the current year the year of peace, The Khamma Press reports on April 26. In a statement posted on his official Twitter account after the release of latest UN report regarding civilian casualties in the first quarter of 2019, Khalilzad said “We are distressed by reports of civilian casualties, each one an unnecessary victim of a war that has gone too long. Sons &daughters, brothers &sisters, neighbors&friends. Their deaths outrage us all & we stand w/ Afghans who protest the deaths & want to end the bloodshed.” Khalilzad further added “We deeply regret any loss of innocent life during military operations. We never target innocents. War is treacherous & unintended consequences are devastating. While we strive to prevent casualties, real solution is a ceasefire or reduced violence as we pursue lasting peace.”
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April - 25 
United States (US), Russia and China envoys said they support a second round of intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha, Qatar, Tolo News reports on April 26.The trilateral meeting between special envoys of US, Russia and China in Moscow on April 25 ended with a “trilateral consensus” on the Afghan peace proc
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United States (US), Russia and China envoys said they support a second round of intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha, Qatar, Tolo News reports on April 26.The trilateral meeting between special envoys of US, Russia and China in Moscow on April 25 ended with a “trilateral consensus” on the Afghan peace process, reads a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.It was the second trilateral consultation on Afghanistan in Moscow, in which US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad, Chinese Special Envoy Deng Xijun, and Russian Presidential Representative Zamir Kabulov discussed the current situation in Afghanistan and the ongoing peace process.
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April - 26 
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has welcomed the recent statement by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan about Afghanistan in which he had stated that Pakistan will not be party to any internal conflict in Afghanistan anymore, The Khamma Pre
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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has welcomed the recent statement by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan about Afghanistan in which he had stated that Pakistan will not be party to any internal conflict in Afghanistan anymore, The Khamma Press reports on April 27.“Greatly appreciate @ImranKhanPTI’s statement on #Afghanistan. His appeal for reduction of violence and policy against promoting internal conflict in other nations has potential to positively transform the region and give #Pakistan a leading role,” Ambassador Khalilzad said in a Twitter post.
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April - 27 
Five Taliban Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) planners were killed during an Afghan Security Forces (ASSF) raid in Bagram District of Parwan Province, The Khamma Press reports on April 28. Military sources said that “The nefarious coordinators, who went by the name Luftullah, Baran,
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Five Taliban Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) planners were killed during an Afghan Security Forces (ASSF) raid in Bagram District of Parwan Province, The Khamma Press reports on April 28. Military sources said that “The nefarious coordinators, who went by the name Luftullah, Baran, Awal Gul, Farid, and Sayed Lala were directly responsible for planning and assisting militants in carrying out high-profile attacks against Afghan National Defense Security Forces and Afghan civilians in the region.”
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April - 27 
The Afghan and coalition forces have destroyed more than 100,000 kilograms of opium during an operation which was conducted in Farah Province, the military sources said on April 28, reports The Khamma Press.“Afghan National Army Special Forces in a joint operation with Coalition Forces conducted a l
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The Afghan and coalition forces have destroyed more than 100,000 kilograms of opium during an operation which was conducted in Farah Province, the military sources said on April 28, reports The Khamma Press.“Afghan National Army Special Forces in a joint operation with Coalition Forces conducted a large scale operation in Bakwah district, Farah province, in which more than 100,000 KGs of opium drugs were detected and destroyed,” the sources said.The sources further added “Taliban terrorists were involved in preparing, supplying, securing, dealing and smuggling of the mentioned drugs.”
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April - 27 
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad says that the United States (US) is seeking peace and political settlement in Afghanistan and that the withdrawal of foreign forces will be conditions-based, Tolo News reports on April 28. “We are seeking peace and a po
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The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad says that the United States (US) is seeking peace and political settlement in Afghanistan and that the withdrawal of foreign forces will be conditions-based, Tolo News reports on April 28. “We are seeking peace and a political settlement, not a withdrawal…We want a peace which will provide the ground for withdrawal”, he stated. “They (Taliban) are seeking a timeline (on US forces withdrawal) so that the US accepts a specific timeline for withdrawal and we say that we are ready to withdraw based on conditions,” Khalilzad further explained. He said that both the US’s presence and its withdrawal are depended on conditions. “If conditions are provided earlier, we will not insist on remaining in Afghanistan forever. This depends on conditions,” he stressed.
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April - 30 
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul also added that ambassador Khalilzad reiterated that an end to the war will bring long overdue peace and stability for Afghans and an independent Afghanistan that precludes it from being used by terrorists to attack the United States or any other country.
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The U.S. Embassy in Kabul also added that ambassador Khalilzad reiterated that an end to the war will bring long overdue peace and stability for Afghans and an independent Afghanistan that precludes it from being used by terrorists to attack the United States or any other country.
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April - 30 
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad met Foreign Secretary Mahmood and other officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as Chief of Army Staff Bajwa and senior military officials, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul said in a statement, The Kh
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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad met Foreign Secretary Mahmood and other officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as Chief of Army Staff Bajwa and senior military officials, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul said in a statement, The Khamma Press reports on April 30. The statement further added that Khalilzad expressed his appreciation for Prime Minister Khan’s recent remarks in support of the peace process and broader vision for stability and prosperity in the region.
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May - 1 
Alice Wells, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs stated that no evidence exists to confirm that India is using Afghan soil against Pakistan, reports Khaama Press on May 1.Responding to a question regarding the alleged use of the Afghan soil by India agai
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Alice Wells, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs stated that no evidence exists to confirm that India is using Afghan soil against Pakistan, reports Khaama Press on May 1.Responding to a question regarding the alleged use of the Afghan soil by India against Pakistan during an interaction with a group of journalists at the United States (US) Embassy in Islamabad, Wells said “I don’t have the evidence what you’re referring to, but our policy is clear that no country should support non-state actors.”She also added that U.S. had no information regarding Pakistan Army’s latest allegations that Afghan and Indian secret agencies were funding the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM).
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May - 1 
President Ashraf Ghani’s Special Envoy Umer Daudzai called on the Taliban to listen to recommendations of the delegates of the Grand Consultative Jirga (congregation of elders) on Peace which started on April 29 and will continue through until May 2, reports Tolo News.Almost 3,200 delegates from aro
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President Ashraf Ghani’s Special Envoy Umer Daudzai called on the Taliban to listen to recommendations of the delegates of the Grand Consultative Jirga (congregation of elders) on Peace which started on April 29 and will continue through until May 2, reports Tolo News.Almost 3,200 delegates from around the country have attended the Jirga who will determine the framework of peace talks with the Taliban. “Taliban should listen to the recommendations of the Peace Jirga delegates,” Daudzai said.Government had invited the Taliban to attend the Jirgaor send a delegate but the group has rejected the invitation, according to officials.
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May - 1 
The Taliban militants have blown up the shrine of Shams-ul-Arifin in Ghazni city, the provincial capital of Ghazni Province on May 1, reports The Khamma Press.The shrine located in western parts of Ghazni city was one of the most famous shrines of the city and was widely respected by people.The prov
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The Taliban militants have blown up the shrine of Shams-ul-Arifin in Ghazni city, the provincial capital of Ghazni Province on May 1, reports The Khamma Press.The shrine located in western parts of Ghazni city was one of the most famous shrines of the city and was widely respected by people.The provincial government media office confirmed in a statement that the tomb of a popular Sufi Abdul Wahid also famous as Shams-ul-Arifin, was located inside the shrine.
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May - 1 
Three soldiers were killed and seven others injured when a group of 60 to 70 terrorists from bases in Afghanistan attacked Pakistan Army troops undertaking fencing efforts along the Pak-Afghan border in Alwara area of North Waziristan District on May 1, reports Daily Times. The Inter-Services Public
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Three soldiers were killed and seven others injured when a group of 60 to 70 terrorists from bases in Afghanistan attacked Pakistan Army troops undertaking fencing efforts along the Pak-Afghan border in Alwara area of North Waziristan District on May 1, reports Daily Times. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said “The attack was effectively responded and repulsed by troops in the area. Scores of terrorists were killed and injured. In exchange of fire, three soldiers – Lance Naik Ali, Lance Naik Nazeer and Sepoy Imdad Ullah – embraced martyrdom. Seven other soldiers were injured”.“While Pakistan’s security forces are solidifying border security through fencing and construction of forts to deny liberty of action to the terrorists, Afghan security forces and the authorities need to have more effective control in border region to support Pakistan’s efforts as well as deny use of Afghan soil against Pakistan,” the ISPR stated. “Pakistan’s fencing efforts will continue despite all such impediments,” it asserted.
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The sixth round of peace talks between representatives of the United States (US) and Taliban began on Doha, the capital city of Qatar on May 1, reports Khaama Press.Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid confirmed that the U.S. delegation has arrived in Doha for the talks.The U.S. Special Representativ
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The sixth round of peace talks between representatives of the United States (US) and Taliban began on Doha, the capital city of Qatar on May 1, reports Khaama Press.Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid confirmed that the U.S. delegation has arrived in Doha for the talks.The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad leads the U.S. delegation.The U.S. delegation will focus on a declaration of a ceasefire to pave the way to an end to the fighting.However, the Taliban group will focus on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country.The fifth round of peace talks between U.S. and Taliban concluded in mid-March in the Qatari capital Doha after sixteen days of extensive talks.In a statement posted on Twitter after the conclusion of 5th round of talks, Ambassador Khalilzad had said “Peace requires agreement on four issues: counter-terrorism assurances, troop withdrawal, intra-Afghan dialogue, and a comprehensive ceasefire. In January talks, we “agreed in principle” on these four elements. We’re now “agreed in draft” on the first two.”He also added “When the agreement in draft about a withdrawal timeline and effective counterterrorism measures is finalized, the Taliban and other #Afghans, including the government, will begin intra-Afghan negotiations on a political settlement and comprehensive ceasefire.” Zalmay Khalilzad met with the Taliban’s deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Doha, Qatar, the group said in a statement on May 2, adds Tolo News.Baradar clarified that there is a need to finalize the two important agendas of the previous meeting which include the "complete" withdrawal of all foreign forces from Afghanistan and the assurance that Afghanistan’s soil will not be used against others, the statement added.“If the issue of troop withdrawal becomes certain, intra-Afghan dialogue will start. I don’t think that the Taliban will start intra-Afghan talks before that,” said Sayed Akbar Agha, a former Taliban member.
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May - 2 
A Taliban ‘commander’ from Shahjoy District in Zabul Province has stopped fighting and is cooperating with the District Governor, Wazir Muhammad and the local 205th Corps Security Forces, the Afghan military said on May 2, reports The Khamma Press.According to this Taliban ‘commander’, he has joined
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A Taliban ‘commander’ from Shahjoy District in Zabul Province has stopped fighting and is cooperating with the District Governor, Wazir Muhammad and the local 205th Corps Security Forces, the Afghan military said on May 2, reports The Khamma Press.According to this Taliban ‘commander’, he has joined the peace process on his own efforts and will try to bring the rest of the Taliban members under his command to join the peace process too.During the process he handed over a motorcycle, a Kalashnikov and some ammunition, the 205th Atal Corps said in a statement.
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May - 2 
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani announced the release of 175 Taliban prisoners as a gesture of goodwill towards peace process, The Khamma Press reports on May 3.He called on Taliban to prepare for peace talks inside Afghanistan as he welcomed the resolution adopted by the delegates of the Jirga, vow
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President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani announced the release of 175 Taliban prisoners as a gesture of goodwill towards peace process, The Khamma Press reports on May 3.He called on Taliban to prepare for peace talks inside Afghanistan as he welcomed the resolution adopted by the delegates of the Jirga, vowing that the government will take steps to implement the demand of the participants of the gathering for a ceasefire.
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May - 3 
The Army on May 3 reiterated its support for Afghan peace process and vowed to continue working for sustainable peace in the country, reports Dawn.The support for Afghan peace process was reaffirmed as the latest round of talks between the United States and Taliban in Qatar ran into a fresh stalemat
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The Army on May 3 reiterated its support for Afghan peace process and vowed to continue working for sustainable peace in the country, reports Dawn.The support for Afghan peace process was reaffirmed as the latest round of talks between the United States and Taliban in Qatar ran into a fresh stalemate due to the latter’s refusal to accept the American demand for a ceasefire. “Forum reiterated to continue its efforts for bringing enduring peace in the country while supporting all initiatives towards regional peace,” Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on the corps commanders’ conference held at the GHQ Rawalpindi, which was chaired by Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
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May - 3 
The consultative peace Jirga concluded in Kabul on May 3, with the delegates issuing a 23-Article resolution calling on government and Taliban to immediately declare a ceasefire, reports The Khamma Press.Emphasizing that the Afghans are committed to bring peace to Afghanistan, the delegates of the J
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The consultative peace Jirga concluded in Kabul on May 3, with the delegates issuing a 23-Article resolution calling on government and Taliban to immediately declare a ceasefire, reports The Khamma Press.Emphasizing that the Afghans are committed to bring peace to Afghanistan, the delegates of the Jirga called on Taliban to stop violence, embrace peace and participate in the development of the country.The delegates also called for practical steps for the exchange of prisoners to establish an environment of trust.
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May - 3 
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad, said that on the opening session he underscored to the Taliban that it is time to quit violence and embrace peace as it is a demand of Afghans, Tolo News reports on May 3 (today). “In our opening session, I underscored to
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The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad, said that on the opening session he underscored to the Taliban that it is time to quit violence and embrace peace as it is a demand of Afghans, Tolo News reports on May 3 (today). “In our opening session, I underscored to the Talibs that the Afghan people, who are their brothers and sisters, want this war to end. It is time to put down arms, stop the violence, and embrace peace,” Khalilzad said in a tweet on May 3.
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May - 5 
Local officials from Baghlan Province said the death toll from the Taliban’s complex attack of May 5, on the Police headquarters in Pul-e-Khumri city has risen to 20, with 18 of the victim members of the Afghan National Police (ANP), Tolo News reports on May 6.Provincial health officials said that a
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Local officials from Baghlan Province said the death toll from the Taliban’s complex attack of May 5, on the Police headquarters in Pul-e-Khumri city has risen to 20, with 18 of the victim members of the Afghan National Police (ANP), Tolo News reports on May 6.Provincial health officials said that at least 60 people among them women and children were wounded in the attack.
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May - 5 
Meanwhile, Farah Police spokesman Mohibullah Mohib said that at least 50 drugs processing centers belonged to the Taliban were destroyed in airstrikes in Bakwa District in the province. He said that more than 18 Taliban militants were killed in the airstrikes and 25 others were wounded.
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Meanwhile, Farah Police spokesman Mohibullah Mohib said that at least 50 drugs processing centers belonged to the Taliban were destroyed in airstrikes in Bakwa District in the province. He said that more than 18 Taliban militants were killed in the airstrikes and 25 others were wounded.
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