Human rights a priority in every engagement with Taliban: Ned Price
He said the recent floggings and public execution are ‘barbaric violations of human rights’ which ‘are of grave concern’ to the US...
Respiratory diseases spike as Kabul’s air quality drops
Poverty-stricken residents in Afghanistan’s capital city are having to burn coal, wood and other cheap fuel, including tires, to keep warm...
Afghanistan: Karzai pitching national dialogue to exiled politicians
The former president has met with key figures in UAE, Germany and Turkey and called for them to support a move for national dialogue...
Salang disaster: Family of five among 87 killed
At least three sources told Amu that 87 people died and 86 others were wounded in the inferno....
Uzbekistan to start talks with investors for Trans-Afghanistan Railway Line
The proposed 765 km railway line will connect Uzbekistan with Pakistan via Afghanistan and will cost an estimated $4.6 billion...
Afghanistan: Hundreds of illegal migrants leave from Herat daily
Human traffickers charge a premium to get migrants into Iran from Herat, although Nimruz is a cheaper but less popular route option...
Pakistani Taliban overpower guards, seize police center
Officials say at least 30 TTP fighters are involved in the hostage situation, some of whom have been imprisoned for many years...
Afghanistan: Death toll rises to 70 following Salang Tunnel fire
The tunnel, which connects Kabul to northern provinces, is still closed to traffic following the tragic incident that happened on Saturday night...