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ACG discusses morality law, aid to Afghans

Afghanistan Coordination group assistance is being delivered in Afghanistan in the wake of decisions taken, or the codification of restrictions on Afghans across the country in the Morality Law, a statement said on Thursday. 

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US renews support to Afghan women, girls

US Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Ian McCary has renewed Washington’s support for Afghan women and girls on International Women’s Day. On his Twitter handle, McCary linked Afghanistan’s security and prosperity with equal opportunities for women and girls in government,…

US may close Kabul embassy after troop pullout

American diplomats may not stay in Afghanistan after the departure of US military personnel on Tuesday (tomorrow). With the troop pullout, a two-decade mission of one of the largest American embassies in the world would close, Secretary of…

US to Taliban: Agree to permanent ceasefire

The US embassy in Kabul has condemned the Taliban’s violent new offensive against the capitals of three Afghan provinces. The embassy slammed as unlawful the seizure of Zaranj (Nimroz), the attack on Shiberghan (Jawzjan) and continuing efforts to…

US: Infrastructure destruction shows Taliban’s extremism

The US embassy in Kabul says it is shocked by reports about the destruction of infrastructure and capture of people by Taliban in the Andkhoy district of northern Faryab. Some news organisations and social media recently released reports…

Non-essential US embassy staff ordered out of Kabul

Non-essential staff members have been ordered to leave the US embassy in Kabul with immediate effect. The State Department’s orders came on Wednesday amid increasing threats as the US military prepares to end its 20-year presence in Afghanistan.…

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Stop corruption in Covid-19 fund, US Embassy tells Afghans

The US Embassy in Kabul on Friday expressed concern over corruption in the budget meant for fighting coronavirus and urged Afghan officials to stop it. In a statement on its twitter account, the US embassy said dozens of…

Threat to Americans in Afghanistan critical

The US Embassy in Kabul issued a security alert to all its citizens on Saturday, soon after rockets slammed parts of the capital. In a statement, the embassy suggested Americans based in Kabul “may wish to consider departing”.…

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US embassy condemns attack on DABS staff

KABUL Breshna Shirkat (DABS) workers in central Parwan province. On Tuesday, DABS deputy head for Parwan province Murtaza Sarwari was killed and four other workers were wounded after a bomb attached to their vehicle was remotely detonated. In a tweet,…

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US embassy denounces killing of presidential guard

The United States on Saturday denounced the killing of a presidential guard in a gun attack in Kabul, calling for bringing his killers to justice. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul reacted to the killing of a prominent presidential…

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US embassy suspends routine consular services

The US embassy in Kabul has suspended all routine consular services, including visas and American Citizens Services (ACS) such as passport renewals and notaries. The suspension of routine services, beginning on March 15, would continue until further notice,…

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Find strength in unity, outgoing US envoy tells Afghans

KABUL leaders and citizens “is to find strength in unity.” John Bass tweeted: “The Afghans should put aside their differences, and work together to negotiate a political settlement with the Taliban. Afghans and this beautiful country deserve nothing less.” He…

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US welcomes completion of Wolesi Jirga election process

KABUL results from Kabul province and completion of the lower house elections process, a statement from the US embassy said on Thursday. “We welcome the finalization of the Kabul parliamentary election results.  The completion of this election and the seating…

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On Foreign Service Day, Bass pays tributes to the fallen

KABUL. “Some might worry that after the initial shock of these attacks fades, we will forget those we have lost.  We will not.  Our presence here today reminds us: as Americans, we do not forget our fallen,” the ambassador said…

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‘US wants to see Afghanistan, its people succeed’

KABUL John Bass has reiterated Washington’s support for Afghanistan's economy, elections and the government efforts for peace and eradication of corruption. Talking to Senior Afghan print media editors on-the-record roundtable on Thursday, the US envoy said: “We will continue to…

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US wants Kabul to hold fair polls, eradicate graft

KABUL to join a peace process with the Afghan government to end the war and would continue to support Afghan forces in defending their country, the US Embassy said.  "We will remove the incentives for hedging behavior by some that…

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US embassy joins Afghans in mourning Taliban attack

KABUL attack on an Afghan National Army (ANA) base in northern Balkh province. Ambassador Hugo Llorens said in a statement: “On this day of national mourning, I join millions of Americans in condemning in the strongest terms Friday’s cold-blooded attack…

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US asks Ghani admin to probe charges against Dostum

The United States has hailed the release of former Jawzjan governor Eng. Ahmad Ishchi from unlawful detention, calling for an independent investigation of his alleged mistreatment. The detention and of Ishchi by First Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum…

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US Embassy wishes peaceful Eidul Fitr to Afghans

KABUL on the occasion of Eidul Fitr.  Millions of American Muslims are celebrating Eid as well, and, like families in Afghanistan, they will mark the holiday by reaching out to those in need and spending time in the company of…

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