Afghan government devises new plan, pledges to improve security in 6 months
President Ghani at National Flag Day ceremony urges Taliban to choose political settlement over war.
President Ghani at National Flag Day ceremony urges Taliban to choose political settlement over war.
Afghan president says massive influx of transnational terrorist networks giving war new regional, international dimensions.
Beijing says Taliban leaders have conveyed willingness to work with other parties, protect human rights in Afghanistan.
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan accuses Taliban, Daesh/ISIS, Afghan troops for over 1,600 deaths, 3,500 injuries.…
But Taliban claim to have killed 6 troops and injured 12 others in Kaldaar, bordering Uzbekistan.
Security forces kill 15 Taliban to retake Karkh district, insurgents capture 140 soldiers before seizing Ghazi Abad district.
Beijing wants Taliban to return to political mainstream ‘with responsible attitude’.