Afghanistan to release 400 Taliban prisoners

Afghanistan to release 400 Taliban prisoners

(VOVWORLD) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani agreed to release hundreds of Taliban prisoners after an Afghan grand assembly known as a Loya Jirga passed a resolution approving the move
US cuts aid to Afghanistan by 1 billion USD

US cuts aid to Afghanistan by 1 billion USD

(VOVWORLD) - The Trump administration is slashing 1 billion USD in assistance to Afghanistan and threatening further reductions in all forms of cooperation after the country's rival leaders failed to...
Afghanistan presidential election date announced

Afghanistan presidential election date announced

(VOVWORLD) - Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission (IEC) said Tuesday that the presidential election will be held on April 20, 2019, after the parliamentary and district council elections in October
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to reactivate QCG mechanism

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to reactivate QCG mechanism

(VOVWORLD) - Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani have agreed to restore the Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) of Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, and the United States for promotion of...