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- Dad of soldier who served alongside Prince Harry tells of his sadness
Derek Hunt, whose son Nathan was deployed with Prince Harry to Afghanistan and later took his own life after suffering PTSD, said many in the Armed Forces were feeling let down.
Daily Mail. Sun, 19 Jan 2020 22:02:12 +0000. - Afghanistan snows: Communities calling for help
Al Jazeera reports from a rural community in Afghanistan that is finding it difficult to cope with the heavy snowfalls.
Al Jazeera. Sun, 19 Jan 2020 07:12:54 GMT. - Severe weather in Afghanistan and Pakistan leaves dozens dead
Severe winter weather has struck parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, leaving at least 43 people dead.
Irish Independent. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:06:50 +0000. - US Ambassador to Afghanistan steps down
The American ambassador to Afghanistan is stepping down from his position on Monday, after serving in Kabul since December 2017.
ABC News. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:27:53 -0500. - Army recruits sold a lie by ad campaign, says mum
Military life "could break" youngsters who lack confidence, says Afghanistan death soldier's mother.
BBC News. Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:45:10 GMT. - Taliban agree Afghanistan ceasefire to allow US peace deal to be signed
The Taliban's ruling council has agreed a temporary nationwide ceasefire to provide a window during which a peace agreement with the US can be signed.
Sydney Morning Herald. Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:10:05 +1100. - Afghan activist says Taliban freed 27 members of his group
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban released 27 peace activists Thursday, a day after they were abducted in an ambush on their convoy in western Afghanistan, a leader of the activist organization said. ...
Tameem Akhgar. Washington Times. Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:31:48 -0500. - Migrant crisis: Seven die as boat sinks in Turkey's Lake Van
The boat with 71 migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan sank in Lake Van at night.
BBC News. Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:04:35 GMT. - Afghan official says Taliban abducted 26 peace activists
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban ambushed a peace convoy in western Afghanistan and abducted 26 activists, members of a peace movement, a police spokesman said Wednesday. ...
Tameem Akhgar. Washington Times. Wed, 25 Dec 2019 06:52:46 -0500. - 20th American Service Member Killed In Deadly Year For U.S. In Afghanistan
The death of an American Green Beret on Monday raised the tally of U.S. forces killed in action in Afghanistan to 20 this year, the highest since combat operations officially ended in 2014.
David Welna. NPR. Tue, 24 Dec 2019 15:45:19 -0500. - Taliban Assault on Army Base Kills 7 Afghan Soldiers
The Taliban controls or contests about half of Afghanistan and continues to plot attacks on local and US-led foreign troops in the country.
Voice of America. Tue, 24 Dec 2019 05:59:33 -0500. - Service Member Killed in Afghanistan, US Military Says
Monday's fatality brings the number of American soldiers killed this year in Afghanistan to at least 19
Voice of America. Mon, 23 Dec 2019 04:23:58 -0500.
Facts About Afghanistan
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is a landlocked, mountainous country
which is located in south central Asia. Its capital city is Kabul,
and its national currency is the Afghani.
In 2007, Afghanistan's estimated population was 31,890,000, and the
primary languages used in Afghanistan are Dari and Pashto.
For more news and information about Afghanistan, visit this official Afghanistan government website.