Afghanistan: 5,166 Killed or Maimed in 2016
In the first six months of this year, 5,166 civilians were either killed or maimed in Afghanistan, a half-year record since counting began in 2009, a United Nations report published…
NATO Reaffirms Support to Afghanistan
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised the dedication and courage of Afghan forces and Resolute Support troops in Kabul on Wednesday. He stressed that NATO stands with Afghanistan and will…
General Nicholson to Lead NATO Security in Afghanistan
General John “Mick” Nicholson assumes command of NATO’s Resolute Support mission from General John F. Campbell, NATO said in a statement released today. As commander of the Resolute Support mission,…
NATO Reaffirms Support for Afghanistan Security
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed global security challenges at the World Economic Forum in Davos (21-23 January 2016). Mr Stoltenberg took part in a plenary session on the global…
NATO to Discuss Relations with Russia
Afghanistan, challenges from the south, relations with Russia, support for Ukraine and Montenegro’s bid to join the Alliance will dominate the agenda of the two-day meeting of NATO Foreign ministers…
UN Help for People Affected by Earthquake in Afghanistan
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands of homes in Afghanistan and Pakistan were destroyed by the massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the Badakshan Province in Afghanistan Monday,…