At least nine Islamic State (IS) fighters have been killed and 30 others wounded during an ongoing operation in the Achin district of eastern Nangarhar province, an official claimed on Saturday. Haji Ghalib Mujahid, the town’s administrative chief,…
At least 26 fighters of the Islamic State (IS) group -- also known by its Arabic acronym Daesh -- have been killed and their communications disrupted during an operation in the Achin district of eastern Nangarhar province, officials…
New security check-post would be established in the Achin district of eastern Nangarhar province, where a clearing operation was underway to flush out militants, an official said on Wednesday. Haji Ghalib Mujahid, the district chief, told Pajhwok Afghan…
The provincial administration of eastern Nangarhar province has delivered food items to displaced families of Achin district, but local officials say the aid is insufficient. Governor Salim Khan Kunduzi, accompanied by provincial council head Ahmad Ali Hazrat and…
Internally displaced persons (IDS) from the Achin district of eastern Nangarhar province say Daesh-- also known by its Arabic acronym of Islamic State-- fighters from their homes. The militants have allegedly occupied their houses. Local officials acknowledged Daeshfighters…
