Terrorism
UNSC demand zero tolerance for terrorism, political settlement in Afghanistan: Tirumurti
Addressing reporters outside the Council chamber after presiding over an emergency meeting on Afghanistan, he said that the session heard "the sentiments among the council members on zero tolerance for terrorism, and the Secretary General (Antonio Guterres) unequivocally underlined this important aspect".
Taliban displaced thousands including women & children in Ghazni
According to the Afghanistan Human Rights Commission's findings, the Taliban killed civilians after capturing the center and parts of Malistan district. In addition to violence and inhumane treatment of people, looting of citizens' property, destruction of houses and shops, and creating an atmosphere of fear the Taliban displaced thousands of families, including women and children, from this district to other nearby and distant areas.
LeM chief was in touch with JeM terrorists in Pak, including Masood Azhar's brother
The revelations have been made in the charge sheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against six terrorists of LeM, including Malik on August 4 before a Special NIA court in Jammu. The NIA in its chargesheet, which has been viewed by IANS, claimed: "After forming the LeM, Malik aka Hasnain was further directed by commanders of the JeM that he has to commit terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Taliban shooting kids in front of their parents
On Friday, Taliban terrorists killed Dawa Khan Menapal, head of the Afghan government's media and information centre, in Kabul's Darul Aman Road. Taliban's spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility and lauded the terrorists over Twitter. According to local media reports, the Taliban has murdered more than 40 civilians in Malistan in the past one week.
Russia cites India's 'lack of influence' over Taliban for not inviting it for troika talks
Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, had made it clear on July 20 in Moscow that India cannot participate in the format of the expanded group of three because it did not have any influence on the Taliban. India has not been invited to the extended troika talks on Afghanistan convened by Russia set to be held on August 11.
2 soldiers, 36 militants killed after attack foiled in Afghanistan
The atatck erupted as hundreds of Taliban militants armed with guns and heavy weapons, including rocket propelled grenades, attacked Sherzad district while trying to capture the suburban district in the southeast of Nangarhar, provincial government spokesman Attahullah Khogiani told Xinhua news agency. Four Afghan soldiers and 52 militants were also wounded during the fighting that had lasted for hours.
Tirumurti warns against terrorists getting chem arms in heated UNSC debate
"India has been repeatedly cautioning against the possibility of terrorist entities and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons," he said on Wednesday during the session that was briefed on chemical weapons and Syria. The first open session showed the challenges Tirumurti faces in leading a Council driven by the interests of veto-wielding permanent members.
Afghan Defence Minister targeted in car bomb attack
Local media reports said since Muhammadi was not at the residence at the time of the explosion, neither he nor his family members were harmed. The Afghan Acting Defence Minister in a video clip confirmed that he and his family members were safe but added that several of his bodyguards were injured. The attack left five dead and 20 more wounded.
Afghan watchdog reports 80% spike in civilian casualties
In its latest report released on Sunday, the watchdog added that 1,594 security incidents occurred during this period. In the first six months of 2020, according to the watchdog, 1,213 civilians were killed and 1,744 injured, reports TOLO News. The Commission report noted that during this period 154 women were killed and 350 were wounded. These numbers in 2020 were 126 killed and 171 wounded.
Buzz on social media that Pak nationals waging war against Afghanistan
"Lists of people who went to fight Afghan army and were killed in the last few months. All are Pakistani nationals and there is no Afghan refugee. Yes Mr. @ImranKhanPTI, Pakistan is not a sanctuary, Pakistan is waging this war by itself against Afghanistan. #SayNoToTerrorism," said Sohail Noor Khan in a tweet.
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