Number of casualties in Afghanistan rose by 47% this year, says report
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said at least 5,183 civilian casualties were documented in the Afghanistan Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict Midyear Update 2021
Negotiators agree to devise formal procedures for future intra-Afghan talks
The first milestone in the intra-Afghan peace talks, ongoing since September 12, has raised hopes for a comprehensive ceasefire agreement and an end to the Taliban’s offensive against civilian and military installations in the country
45 people killed in airstrike in Afghanistan
Officials in Adraskan district claimed the airstrike was carried out by the Afghan security forces in Herat district’s Kham Ziarat area. As per eyewitness accounts, the airstrike targeted a wedding party
Taliban rejects Afghan government’s offer for release of 1,500 prisoners ahead of intra-Afghan talks
The Ashraf Ghani-led government in Afghanistan signed a decree to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners out of total 5,000, but the Taliban has rejected this conditional release of its prisoners
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