US-led forces in Afghanistan have officially handed over the control of the strategic Nirkh district in the eastern province of Wardak to local Afghan Special Forces. “As we pledged, our forces have transitioned Nirkh district to Afghan national security forces and they have now assumed full responsibility for security in this key district,” Commander of… Continue reading Afghan Forces Took Control of Nirkh District of Wardak
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Afghan Government to Improve Educational Institutes in Maidan Wardak
The Ministry of Education announced Thursday to reconstruct buildings and boundary walls for 56 schools in Maidan Wardak province. Costing USD 400,000 the structures would be built this academic year, said Governor Attaullah Khogyani. He added the Ministry has also approved 20 primary schools to be built in Maidan Wardak. In addition, the Ministry would… Continue reading Afghan Government to Improve Educational Institutes in Maidan Wardak
NATO Forces Say Agree To Leave Key Afghan Province Of Wardak
Reuters – Afghan President Hamid Karzai and NATO-led forces have reached an agreement on the departure of foreign troops from a strategically key province near the capital, coalition forces said, but it was unclear if U.S. special forces would leave. An Afghan defence ministry spokesman told reporters in Kabul that the elite American force would… Continue reading NATO Forces Say Agree To Leave Key Afghan Province Of Wardak
Afghans hold anti-U.S. rally following abuse claims
More than five hundred men marched through the capital of Afghanistan’s Wardak province on Tuesday in an outburst of anger against U.S. Special Forces accused of overseeing torture and killings in the area. Shouting “Death to America”, “Death to Obama” and “Death to Special Forces”, the protesters called for the immediate withdrawal of the American… Continue reading Afghans hold anti-U.S. rally following abuse claims
ISAF to investigate alleged U.S. forces misconduct in Afghan province
The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) will take on all allegations of misconduct of coalition forces in an eastern Afghan province, said an ISAF spokesman on Monday, Xinhua reported. “ISAF is aware of the decision made at the (Afghan) National Security Council yesterday. We take all allegations of misconduct seriously and go to great… Continue reading ISAF to investigate alleged U.S. forces misconduct in Afghan province
Karzai orders withdrawal of US Special Forces from Wardak province
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has ordered the withdrawal of US Special Forces from Wardak province within two weeks. Presidential spokesman Aimal Faizi said the decision to order the American Special Forces to leave Wardak province was taken during a meeting of the National Security Council because of the alleged actions of Afghans who are considered… Continue reading Karzai orders withdrawal of US Special Forces from Wardak province