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Angry protestors shut Jawzjan governor’s house

Hundreds of angry protestors on Tuesday blocked entrances to the governor’s house in northern Jwazjan province and threatened to close all key roads if Abdul Qadir Malia is not introduced as new deputy governor. Supporters of Malia set…

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Pro-Alipur protestors emerge on Kabul streets again

Hundreds of residents took to the streets in west of Kabul against the detention of a militia commander Alipur by the government for a second day on Monday. Security officials said the Hazara militia commander, Alipur, was arrested…

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Protestors block Darul Aman road after police action

Protesting private contractors on Saturday closed the Darul Aman road in capital Kabul after police removed their tents and warned to continue their agitation until the Ministry of Interior (MoI) cleared their 7 billion afghanis outstanding dues. The…

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Protesters seeking Qaisari’s release close IEC office

Hundreds of protesters demanding the release of a detained militia leader Nizamuddin Qaisari on Wednesday closed the Independent Election Commission (IEC) office in northwestern Faryab province and set alight dozens of national identity cards or Tazkera. Also demanding…

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4 wounded as security forces set alight protest camp

Protestors in southern Ghazni province have accused the security of attacking them, wounding four demonstrators and setting on fire their tent. The protest erupted after two people including a child were killed by gunmen, who attacked a house…

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Protesting Faryab residents seek action against militants

Residents of the Sherin Tagab district of northwestern Faryab province on Tuesday took to the street and closed Maimana-Mazar-i-Sharif highway. The protestors asked the provincial government to conduct operations to eradicate militant hideouts in the district. They warned…

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Protesting Aibak truckers block Kabul-Mazar highway

Hundreds of truckers on Tuesday blocked the Kabul-Mazar highway in northern Samangan province to protest a hike in the urban service tax. The protestors have kept closed the road at several parts since morning, saying the commissioners appointed…

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Thousands gather in Kabul to seek justice for Momand

Thousands of people on Thursday held a gathering in capital Kabul to voice their support for Balkh provincial council member Mohammad Asif Momand in his tussle with Governor Atta Mohammad Noor. Momand had accused Noor of massive corruption…

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Govt leaders’ resignation not a solution: ANJPC

The Afghanistan National and Jihadi Parties Council (ANJPC) on Sunday said resignation of the unity government leaders would not help address security crisis; asking the regime to meet legitimate demands of the protestors. Zamaryalai Ahadi, ANJPC political committee…

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Kabul rally blasts Wolesi Jirga members

KABUL members over not unseating the incumbent senior security bosses. The protestors in a symbolic move cast ‘a no-confidence vote’ to parliament members. More than 50 people took part in the demonstration in front of the parliament building. They were…

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1 killed as protestors clash with police in Baghlan

One person was killed and another wounded on Sunday evening when protesting residents clashed with police in northern Baghlan province. The residents of Baraka district were protesting against the district police chief. One civilian was killed and another…

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Residents want Dehna Ghori retaken from rebels

The residents of Dehna Ghori district of northern Bahglan province on Saturday staged a protest rally against the ongoing occupation of the area by Taliban and demanded security forces retake the troubled town. Numbering about 300, the protesters…

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Ex-inmates join protestors in Kabul to demand Gitmo closure

Protestors in central capital Kabul on Saturday asked the United States government to close down notorious Guantanamo Bay prison and treat its inmates in accordance with international conventions on human rights. The US established the facility 14 years…

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TUTAP project route triggers angry protest in Daikundi

Hundreds of residents of Daikundi province on Saturday staged a protest for changing the proposed route for the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Tajikistan-Afghanistan (TUTAP) electricity project. The TUTAP project, transferring 500 kilowatts of electricity through the Salang Pass of Afghanistan to…

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Warning shots fired to disperse protesters in Kabul

Police guards at the Presidential Palace fired warning shots to disperse protestors who carried the bodies of seven partially beheaded civilians and asked the President and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to resign. The protesters accused President Ashraf…

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Baghlan-Kunduz highway blockade enters 4th day

Protestors kept blocked the Baghlan-Kunduz highway for a fourth consecutive day on Sunday, even not allowing dead bodies to be passed off. More than 200 people have blocked the busy highway in Parchawah area of Baghlan-i-Markazi district, demanding…