Peace

Last week, Russia called the UN-led Doha meeting on Afghanistan important to revive close and constructive cooperation between the international community and Afghan authorities.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) last week decided to participate in the UN-led Doha meeting, which the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) termed vital and the UN released two reports about Afghanistan, but the IEA rejected them.

Last week, five acting ministers had foreign trips, as the United Nations temporarily lifted a travel ban on four senior officials. Russia once again emphasised on interaction with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, with Kazakhstan delisting IEA as a banned organisation.

Deputy prime minister Maulvi Abdul Kabir last week met UN officials in Kabul and hoped the Islamic Emirate’s position on participating in the Doha meeting would be endorsed.

Nearly a dozen people, mostly foreign nationals, were killed and wounded in attacks by unidentified gunmen in central Bamyan province last week that saw periodic clashes erupting between Afghan and Pakistani border forces.

Last week, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) noted its engagement within the framework of humanitarian approach and constructive dialogue with Afghan officials.

The World Bank (WB) announced $116 million in support to Afghanistan last week when UN Special Rapporteur on Situation of Human Rights Richard Bennett called on the caretaker government to fulfill its international commitments.

Last week, representatives of different countries visited Afghanistan and the European Union (EU) announced 17 million euros in assistance for returnees.

Last week, a delegation of Afghans living abroad visited Kabul and held talks with government officials.

Last week, some global organisations and Japan announced $21 million in aid to Afghanistan, with Russia hinting at removing IEA from the terrorist list -- a move hailed by the caretaker government.

Last week, three different countries announced $18.4 million in aid to Afghanistan, with Pakistan planning to initiate the second phase of repatriating documented Afghans. The move drew reactions from international organisations.

Two families in northern Kunduz province have reconciled, ending their four years enmity as a result of efforts from local officials and tribal elders.