Afghanistan articles
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Taliban detains 6 Iranian border guards in Western Afghanistan
According to a report the Taliban have detained six Iranian border guards after they entered Afghan territory in the Farah province. The Iranian border guards, claiming to have mistakenly entered Afghanistan, are now under the custody of Taliban intelligence. The report said that a Taliban letter addressed to Hafiz Elias, the head of the military […]
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Afghanistan: Nearly 70 schools in Uruzgan destroyed by rains-floods
Shafaqna English- Recent rains and floods have completely or partially destroyed nearly 70 schools in the province’s center and districts, official said. Shamsullah Kamran, the head of Education in Uruzgan adds that the Uruzgan Education Department lacks sufficient funds to rebuild these schools. The head of Education in Uruzgan stated:
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Traffic accident kills 22 in Northeastern Afghanistan over past month
Local officials in Badakhshan province say that during the last month, 50 people, including women and children, have lost their lives in 20 traffic accidents in this province. According to local media, reported Sunday, April 21st, citing Ehsanullah Kamgar, a spokesperson for the Badakhshan police, 22 people, including women and children, have lost their lives, […]