Ashraf Ghani

Landmine kills at least 7 civilians in southern Afghanistan

The blast occurred in Helmand province where both the Taliban and Daesh are said to be active.

Political turmoil in Kabul dogs negotiations with Taliban

Afghanistan's political turmoil has impeded each tentative step toward negotiations with the Taliban — negotiations that are supposed to come next under a peace deal that Washington signed with the insurgents last month.

Afghan officials say lone attacker killed at least 25 in Sikh complex

A single gunman held worshippers hostage at the gurdwara in Kabul for several hours as Afghan special forces, helped by international troops, tried to clear the building. At least one of the dead is a child.

US cuts Afghan aid by $1B due to Ghani-Abdullah feud

Washington is reducing aid and is prepared to cut a similar amount in 2021 because of the ongoing feud between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his political rival Abdullah Abdullah, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says.

South Asia's leadership goes missing in the face of a global pandemic

Neither the leaders of India, Pakistan nor Afghanistan have shown the domestic urgency or the regional diplomacy required to tackle the spread of Covid-19.

Afghan government delays Taliban prisoner release plan

Javid Faisal, spokesman for the National Security Council, says that "the prisoners' release has been delayed" to allow more time to review their identities.

Abdullah Abdullah: the mild-mannered doctor takes a stand in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's perennial runner-up will not be content with second place this time.

Is Afghanistan trying to use Pakhtuns against Pakistan?

The presence of Pakistani Pakhtun leaders at Ashraf Ghani’s inauguration angers some, but experts say it’s not a big deal.

Taliban rejects Afghan govt offer to free 1,500 prisoners before talks

President Ashraf Ghani orders release of initial 1,500, with other 3,500 fighters to be set free in parallel with progress in intra-Afghan talks. Taliban says the plan violates its peace deal with US.

US troops exit two Afghan bases as Taliban readies for prisoner swap

Troops are leaving Helmand and Herat military bases, a US official says. Meanwhile, Taliban sends buses towards Bagram air base for prisoner release, a key component of its peace deal with US.

Two blasts in Afghan capital during presidential inaugurations

Hundreds of people had assembled at two venues inside the presidential palace complex to watch the swearing-in ceremonies for President Ashraf Ghani and challenger Abdullah Abdullah, when the blasts were heard.

Parallel presidential ceremonies threaten peace talks - Afghan Taliban

Threat of parallel governments in Afghanistan is jeopardising the nascent process to end a war that has killed tens of thousands of people.