Peace

TALOQAN (Pajhwok): Mohammad Qazi, 70, the resident of northern Takhar province has lost all his family members — wife, three children — in an airstrike

Last week, acting Defence Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoub Mujahid held a meeting with US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West and discussed human rights situation, peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Last week, Kabul and Islamabad agreed over the formation of a new mechanism for bilateral relationship and participants of the Herat security conference stressed over the formation of inclusive government in Afghanistan and the protection of women’s rights.

In addition to the announcement of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, different sources stressed the need to preserve human rights in the country, with Norway introducing new diplomats to interact with new authorities.

Last week, a number of countries once again underlined the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

Last week, the United Nations General Assembly called on Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to reverse their policies and practices restricting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Afghan women and girls.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan says it is trying to establish good relations with the international community in cooperation with Qatar.  The government, after being not invited to a meeting in Moscow, says it welcomes any huddle that benefits Afghanistan.

Last week, China and the United States pledged resumption of half-completed projects in Afghanistan. South Korea and Denmark announced $10 million in aid for Afghan teachers.

KABUL (Pajhwok): The United States says trust is being built with the Afghanistan interim government while Kabul at the same time has also discussed formal

KABUL (Pajhwok): Talks between Kabul and Washington in Qatar and calls for compensating Afghanistan for the damage caused to it by the years of occupation

Last week acting Afghan officials spoke of efforts for the early reopening of girls’ schools, stressing positive interaction with the world in the area of education.

Compulsory nature of education was a hot topic of discussion on social media last week, when Afghan officials strongly reacted to Pakistan Prime Minister’s statement regarding the ‘presence of terrorist groups’ in Afghanistan.