A suicide bomber detonated explosives in Afghanistan's capital city, Kabul, on Monday (Sep&nbsp;2), killing six people and injuring 13 others. In a post on X, Kabul Police spokesperson Khalid Zadran said, "This afternoon, a person wearing explosives on his body detonated."

"Unfortunately, six civilians, including a woman, were killed and 13 others were injured," Zadran added. According to the Taliban interior ministry, the explosion took place&nbsp;in the southwestern area of Darul Aman.

The injured were&nbsp;transferred to hospitals, and investigations were ongoing, Zadran further said in the post on X.

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have declared security their highest priority since surging back to power following the chaotic withdrawal of foreign forces three years ago.

While their sweeping security operations have led to a decline in militants challenging their rule, according to analysts, they also downplay or delay confirmation of attacks.

This attack in Kabul comes months after a suicide attack happened in&nbsp;Kandahar and was claimed by the regional chapter of the Islamic State (ISIS).&nbsp;Taliban authorities said only three people were killed, while a hospital source put the toll far higher at 20, a report by the news agency AFP said.

(With inputs from agencies)

A suicide bomber detonated explosives in Afghanistan's capital city, Kabul, on Monday (Sep 2), killing six people and injuring 13 others. In a post on X, Kabul Police spokesperson Khalid Zadran said, "This afternoon, a person wearing explosives on his body detonated.

A suicide bomber detonated explosives in Afghanistan's capital city, Kabul, on Monday (Sep 2), killing six people and injuring 13 others. In a post on X, Kabul Police spokesperson Khalid Zadran said, "This afternoon, a person wearing explosives on his body detonated." "Unfortunately, six civilians, including a woman, were killed and 13 others were injured," Zadran added. According to the Taliban interior ministry, the explosion took place in the southwestern area of Darul Aman. The injured were transferred to hospitals, and investigations were ongoing, Zadran further said in the post on X. Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have declared security their highest priority since surging back to power following the chaotic withdrawal of foreign forces three years ago. While their sweeping security operations have led to a decline in militants challenging their rule, according to analysts, they also downplay or delay confirmation of attacks. This attack in Kabul comes months after a suicide attack happened in Kandahar and was claimed by the regional chapter of the Islamic State (ISIS). Taliban authorities said only three people were killed, while a hospital source put the toll far higher at 20, a report by the news agency AFP said. (With inputs from agencies)

Suicide bombing in Afghanistan's Kabul kills six, injures 13

After blasts hit <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/car-bomb-attack-at-afghanistan-defence-ministers-house-in-kabul-gunmen-enter-his-house-reports-402675">Kabul</a>, the United States said "it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks" even as US troops continue their pullout from the region.

A car bomb explosion had ripped Kabul on Tuesday including several blasts amid gunfire in the Afghan capital. At least four people were killed and 20 injured during the attack.

Afghanistan's defence minister Bismillah Mohammadi said it was a suicide car bomb attack targeting his house. The attack took place near the heavily fortified "Green Zone".

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"It's important for the Taliban to recognise that it cannot achieve its objectives by seizing power through violence," State Department spokesman Ned Price said.

Taliban has stepped its attacks in the rural areas and provinces in Afghanistan for the past two months seizing several districts amid heavy fighting with Afghan troops.

"We're not in a position to attribute it officially just yet but of course it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;attacks that we have seen in recent weeks," Ned Price said.

Reports say Herat is under siege by the Taliban as Afghan and US planes have carried out air raids even as the Taliban has continued to surge.

The talks in Doha have been deadlocked as the Taliban has made gains on the ground in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

US State Department spokesman Ned Price had recently said the militant group would become "international pariahs" if they&nbsp;gave up negotiations "and the concern on the part of all of us, one of the many concerns, is that the result will be civil war."

Ned Price said the US "unequivocally condemns the bombing" even as a security alert was sounded in the Afghan capital.

The UN Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) said it was deeply concerned for the Afghan civilians as fighting worsens while calling for an "immediate end to fighting in urban areas".

(With inputs from Agencies)

After blasts hit Kabul, the United States said "it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks" even as US troops continue their pullout from the region.

After blasts hit Kabul, the United States said "it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks" even as US troops continue their pullout from the region. A car bomb explosion had ripped Kabul on Tuesday including several blasts amid gunfire in the Afghan capital. At least four people were killed and 20 injured during the attack. Afghanistan's defence minister Bismillah Mohammadi said it was a suicide car bomb attack targeting his house. The attack took place near the heavily fortified "Green Zone". Watch: "It's important for the Taliban to recognise that it cannot achieve its objectives by seizing power through violence," State Department spokesman Ned Price said. Taliban has stepped its attacks in the rural areas and provinces in Afghanistan for the past two months seizing several districts amid heavy fighting with Afghan troops. "We're not in a position to attribute it officially just yet but of course it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks that we have seen in recent weeks," Ned Price said. Reports say Herat is under siege by the Taliban as Afghan and US planes have carried out air raids even as the Taliban has continued to surge. The talks in Doha have been deadlocked as the Taliban has made gains on the ground in Afghanistan. US State Department spokesman Ned Price had recently said the militant group would become "international pariahs" if they gave up negotiations "and the concern on the part of all of us, one of the many concerns, is that the result will be civil war." Ned Price said the US "unequivocally condemns the bombing" even as a security alert was sounded in the Afghan capital. The UN Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) said it was deeply concerned for the Afghan civilians as fighting worsens while calling for an "immediate end to fighting in urban areas". (With inputs from Agencies)

Kabul attacks bear the 'hallmark' of Taliban: US

At least 18 people have been killed and 57 wounded, including schoolchildren, in a suicide bomb attack outside an education centre in Kabul, the Afghan interior ministry said.

At least 18 dead in suicide bomb attack in Kabul

The death toll in Afghanistan's capital <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-vice-president-candidate-injured-as-kabul-blast-kills-two-wounds-another-25-239058">Kabul suicide bombing</a> and gut battle have gone up to 20. Around 50 people injured in the attack.

The attack took place on a road near the private Ghalib University and Shahid Square, a four-way intersection.&nbsp;

Later the gunmen had entered the university building and were targeting the main political office of the vice presidential candidate, Amrullah Saleh.

Saleh was wounded by shrapnel before being safely evacuated from the office of his Afghan Green Trend Party.

More than 150 civilians were rescued during the six-hour-long operation, said interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi.

No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

Presidential polls are expected to be held on Sept. 28 but the security situation has been deteriorating across the country with the Taliban and Islamic State fighters mounting near-daily attack on Afghan forces, government employees and civilians.

The death toll in Afghanistan's capital Kabul suicide bombing and gut battle have gone up to 20. Around 50 people injured in the attack. The attack took place on a road near the private Ghalib University and Shahid Square, a four-way intersection.

The death toll in Afghanistan's capital Kabul suicide bombing and gut battle have gone up to 20. Around 50 people injured in the attack. The attack took place on a road near the private Ghalib University and Shahid Square, a four-way intersection. Later the gunmen had entered the university building and were targeting the main political office of the vice presidential candidate, Amrullah Saleh. Saleh was wounded by shrapnel before being safely evacuated from the office of his Afghan Green Trend Party. More than 150 civilians were rescued during the six-hour-long operation, said interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. Presidential polls are expected to be held on Sept. 28 but the security situation has been deteriorating across the country with the Taliban and Islamic State fighters mounting near-daily attack on Afghan forces, government employees and civilians.

Afghanistan: Death toll rises to 20 in Kabul suicide attack

Suicide bomber kills more than 50 at religious event in Kabul

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WION Morning News Brief, January 5, 2018

Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on Thursday in Afghanistan&#39;s capital Kabul, the militant group&rsquo;s Amaq news agency said.

Officials in the capital said the attacker blew himself up close to a group of security personnel who were carrying out an operation against illegal drugs and alcohol dealing.

The report by Amaq gave no evidence to support the claim.

A suicide bomber in the Afghan capital caused dozens of casualties on Thursday after blowing himself up close to a group of security personnel who were carrying out an operation against illegal drugs and alcohol dealing, officials said.

Islamic State, which has claimed a series of attacks in Kabul over the past two years, issued a statement on its Amaq news agency saying it was responsible.

It said a suicide bomber targeting a group of police and intelligence service personnel had detonated an explosive vest, killing or wounding around 80 of them.

Wahid Majroh, a spokesman for the ministry of public health, said 11 dead and 25 wounded had been brought to city hospitals after the blast in an area of the city not far from the U.S. Embassy and other foreign missions.

As security forces arrived, a Reuters reporter saw four police vehicles carrying dead or wounded security personnel from the scene.

Police officers at the scene said the bomber had been wearing police or army uniform and had approached a group of security personnel conducting controls on illegal drugs and alcohol sellers, but there was no official confirmation.

&quot;Kabul police forces were there to prevent a possible protest when a suicide bomber approached them and detonated his suicide vest,&quot; Kabul police spokesman Bashir Mujahid said.

While Afghan forces backed by U.S. airstrikes have claimed some success against Taliban insurgents since the United States announced a stepped up military strategy last year, high profile attacks on civilian targets in Kabul have continued.

The attack happened days after a suicide bomber killed at least 41 people and wounded more than 80 at a Shi&#39;ite cultural centre in Kabul, underlining the precarious security situation in the Afghan capital.

That attack was also claimed by Islamic State, which has claimed responsibility for a number of similar attacks in Afghanistan over the past two years.

Islamic State, which has claimed a series of attacks in Kabul over the past two years, issued a statement on its Amaq news agency saying it was responsible.

Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on Thursday in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, the militant group’s Amaq news agency said. Officials in the capital said the attacker blew himself up close to a group of security personnel who were carrying out an operation against illegal drugs and alcohol dealing. The report by Amaq gave no evidence to support the claim. A suicide bomber in the Afghan capital caused dozens of casualties on Thursday after blowing himself up close to a group of security personnel who were carrying out an operation against illegal drugs and alcohol dealing, officials said. Islamic State, which has claimed a series of attacks in Kabul over the past two years, issued a statement on its Amaq news agency saying it was responsible. It said a suicide bomber targeting a group of police and intelligence service personnel had detonated an explosive vest, killing or wounding around 80 of them. Wahid Majroh, a spokesman for the ministry of public health, said 11 dead and 25 wounded had been brought to city hospitals after the blast in an area of the city not far from the U.S. Embassy and other foreign missions. As security forces arrived, a Reuters reporter saw four police vehicles carrying dead or wounded security personnel from the scene. Police officers at the scene said the bomber had been wearing police or army uniform and had approached a group of security personnel conducting controls on illegal drugs and alcohol sellers, but there was no official confirmation. "Kabul police forces were there to prevent a possible protest when a suicide bomber approached them and detonated his suicide vest," Kabul police spokesman Bashir Mujahid said. While Afghan forces backed by U.S. airstrikes have claimed some success against Taliban insurgents since the United States announced a stepped up military strategy last year, high profile attacks on civilian targets in Kabul have continued. The attack happened days after a suicide bomber killed at least 41 people and wounded more than 80 at a Shi'ite cultural centre in Kabul, underlining the precarious security situation in the Afghan capital. That attack was also claimed by Islamic State, which has claimed responsibility for a number of similar attacks in Afghanistan over the past two years.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul suicide attack

At least eight policemen and 10 civilians were killed in a suicide attack that took place outside a restaurant in Kabul on Thursday afternoon, security officials confirmed to Afghan channel Tolo News.

The explosion took place at Khair Khana near the Lab-e-Jar square in Kabul city. A&nbsp;number of senior officials of the Jamiat-e-Islami party had gathered in the area, the report added, citing eyewitnesses.

The officials were supporters of&nbsp;Balkh Atta Mohammad Noor, the chief of the mainly ethnic Tajik party and the powerful governor of the northern province, AFP and Reuters reported, adding that it was not clear if the politician was at the meeting at the time of the attack.

The Islamic State claimed responsibility, according to Amaq, its official news agency. The Taliban denied involvement, Reuters reported.

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Afghan president Ashraf Ghani issued a statement condemning the attack as a &quot;criminal act&quot;.

A police spokesperson told AFP that the bomber tried to get into the building but was stopped at the security checkpoint where he detonated himself.

At least three cars were also destroyed, eyewitnesses told Tolo News. The area has been cordoned off.

Kabul has been rocked by a series of explosions in the last one year.

This is the&nbsp;second attack this year against a Jamiat gathering.&nbsp; 
 
In June, at least seven people were killed and more than 119 wounded in three separate explosions at the funeral of a son of a Jamiat leader in Kabul. The son had been killed in a shooting during a protest rally the previous day.&nbsp; 
 
Political tensions are up as politicians have begun jockeying for position ahead of presidential elections expected in 2019.

At least eight policemen and 10 civilians were killed in the suicide attack, Afghan channel Tolo News reported

At least eight policemen and 10 civilians were killed in a suicide attack that took place outside a restaurant in Kabul on Thursday afternoon, security officials confirmed to Afghan channel Tolo News. The explosion took place at Khair Khana near the Lab-e-Jar square in Kabul city. A number of senior officials of the Jamiat-e-Islami party had gathered in the area, the report added, citing eyewitnesses. The officials were supporters of Balkh Atta Mohammad Noor, the chief of the mainly ethnic Tajik party and the powerful governor of the northern province, AFP and Reuters reported, adding that it was not clear if the politician was at the meeting at the time of the attack. The Islamic State claimed responsibility, according to Amaq, its official news agency. The Taliban denied involvement, Reuters reported. Video: The attack took place outside a restaurant in the PD4 area (Reuters,Others) × Afghan president Ashraf Ghani issued a statement condemning the attack as a "criminal act". A police spokesperson told AFP that the bomber tried to get into the building but was stopped at the security checkpoint where he detonated himself. At least three cars were also destroyed, eyewitnesses told Tolo News. The area has been cordoned off. Kabul has been rocked by a series of explosions in the last one year. This is the second attack this year against a Jamiat gathering. In June, at least seven people were killed and more than 119 wounded in three separate explosions at the funeral of a son of a Jamiat leader in Kabul. The son had been killed in a shooting during a protest rally the previous day. Political tensions are up as politicians have begun jockeying for position ahead of presidential elections expected in 2019.

Kabul: 18 killed in suicide attack outside political gathering

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At least eight policemen and 10 civilians were killed in a suicide attack that took place outside a restaurant in Kabul, security officials confirmed to Afghan channel Tolo News.

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Kabul: 18 killed in suicide attack outside restaurant At least eight policemen and 10 civilians were killed in a suicide attack that took place outside a restaurant in Kabul, security officials confirmed to Afghan channel Tolo News. Zimbabwe's Mugabe resisting army pressure to quit: Intelligence source President Robert Mugabe is insisting he remains Zimbabwe's only legitimate ruler, an intelligence source said on Thursday, and is resisting mediation by a Catholic priest to allow the 93-year-old former guerrilla a graceful exit after a military coup. Hariri free to leave Riyadh 'when he pleases': Saudi FM Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri is free to leave Riyadh "when he pleases," the Saudi foreign minister said on Thursday, rejecting accusations from Beirut that the kingdom was "detaining" him. Padmavati row: Karni Sena threatens to chop off Deepika Padukone's nose if film releases Mahipal Singh Makrana of Rajput Karni Sena has made a video in which he states that "Rajputs do not raise their hand on women but if need be, we will do to Deepika what Lakshman did to Shurpanakha," ANI quoted him as saying. Will return donations, go to Varanasi if people want: Kamal Haasan Actor Kamal Haasan, who recently launched an app as an interface between himself and his fans, said he has received donations and letters from his fans but clarified that he would return the money since it was "illegal".

WION Evening News Brief, November 16, 2017

As many as two rockets landed near the international military headquarters in downtown Kabul early&nbsp;on Saturday&nbsp;morning, Afghan security officials said.

There were no reports of casualties.

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At around&nbsp;6am&nbsp;(01:30 am GMT) alarms could be heard sounding at the headquarters of the NATO-led military mission, as well as at several foreign embassies in the area.

The alarms were followed by several loud explosions.

Two rockets landed near the international military headquarters in downtown Kabul on Saturday morning

As many as two rockets landed near the international military headquarters in downtown Kabul early on Saturday morning, Afghan security officials said. There were no reports of casualties. Also read: At least 72 dead after suicide bombers attack two Afghan mosques At around 6am (01:30 am GMT) alarms could be heard sounding at the headquarters of the NATO-led military mission, as well as at several foreign embassies in the area. The alarms were followed by several loud explosions.

Rockets hit downtown Kabul, no casualties reported

At least two security personnel and a civilian were killed and five people injured on Wednesday in a suicide bomb attack at a security check post leading to the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, Afghan channel <a href="http://www.tolonews.com/node/62851">Tolo News reported</a>.

The suicide bomber blew himself up during the Shpageeza Cricket League match. All the cricket players are reportedly safe, Tolo News quoted the Afghan Cricket Board as saying.

Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danesh said two policemen and one civilian were killed and five people wounded.&nbsp;

A statement in Bosnian on Islamic State&#39;s Amaq news agency said a suicide attack had been carried out on members of the Afghan security forces in Kabul?,? although it was not immediately clear whether the statement referred to the same incident. 
 
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

The explosion occurred at about 3.45pm on Wednesday afternoon.

The match was stopped immediately.

The Shpageeza Cricket League season, which commenced on September 11 at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, continues till September 22. 
 
Kabul has been the victim of a spate of deadly suicide bombings in the past year.&nbsp; 
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No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far

At least two security personnel and a civilian were killed and five people injured on Wednesday in a suicide bomb attack at a security check post leading to the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, Afghan channel Tolo News reported. The suicide bomber blew himself up during the Shpageeza Cricket League match. All the cricket players are reportedly safe, Tolo News quoted the Afghan Cricket Board as saying. Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danesh said two policemen and one civilian were killed and five people wounded. A statement in Bosnian on Islamic State's Amaq news agency said a suicide attack had been carried out on members of the Afghan security forces in Kabul?,? although it was not immediately clear whether the statement referred to the same incident. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. The explosion occurred at about 3.45pm on Wednesday afternoon. The match was stopped immediately. The Shpageeza Cricket League season, which commenced on September 11 at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, continues till September 22. Kabul has been the victim of a spate of deadly suicide bombings in the past year.

Afghanistan: At least 3 dead in suicide bomb attack near Kabul international cricket stadium

A protest in Kabul turned&nbsp;violent and left&nbsp;seven people dead and at least ten injured. &nbsp;

This morning, two days after the deadly attack which killed at least 90 people and injured more than 500, people took to the streets of Kabul to protest against the deteriorating security scenario in the country.&nbsp;

The Afghan police initially used water cannons and tear gas to block the protest and then resorted to automatic gunfire into the air. A journalist from the Afghan media TOLOnews, said that protesters pelted stones against security forces.&nbsp;

It is still unclear how the protesters have died, but sources on the ground said that police forces started firing live bullets against the crowd.&nbsp;

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According to Reuters there were approximately 1,000 people carrying pictures of victims.&nbsp;

TOLOnews said that protestors were chanting slogans against the government and its two main leaders, President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah. A participant was holding out of a car window a banner reading &quot;Ghani! Abdullah! Resign! Resign!&quot;, along with a picture of bloodstained children.&nbsp;

Demonstrators, most of whom are residents of Kabul,&nbsp;criticised the government for not being able&nbsp;to secure the country and assuring safety for its people. They demanded the resignation of the head of the National Security Council and of the National Directorate of Security.&nbsp;

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Afghanistan&#39;s capital city has lately witnessed an increasing number of attacks and memories of relative peace are quickly fading away. Wednesday&#39;s attack happened in the heart of the city where several embassies are located. &nbsp;

The fact that the explosive-laden sewage tank managed to cross security checkpoints raised immediate concerns on the effectiveness of the safety measures active in the city.&nbsp;

Lack of security is becoming perhaps the most pressing issue for the Afghan government, which is losing ground to a renewed Taliban offensive. According to the US top commander in Afghanistan, Lt&nbsp;Gen&nbsp;John Nicholson, the central government controls only 60 per cent of the country. &nbsp;

The overall situation could deteriorate further if the Afghan government decides to go ahead with its decision of hanging as many as eleven convicted leaders of both the Taliban and&nbsp;the Haqqani network, which President Ghani believes to have masterminded the massacre. Anas Haqqani, operational leader of the namesake organisation is not among the prisoners to be executed.

Retaliation is an integral part of the Taliban history and they are likely to react if the government decides to kill members of their movement.&nbsp;

The Afghan national army and the country&#39;s security forces struggle to oppose the insurgents, opium production is increasing and the US and the NATO decided to increase their presence in the country. President Ashraf Ghani is facing the most difficult moment of his presidency, gripped between a growing discontent and the necessity of foreign aid. &nbsp;

(WION with inputs from Reuters)&nbsp; 
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Police fired on protesters demanding resignation of President Ghani and top security officers after Wednesday's suicide attack killed 90 in Kabul

A protest in Kabul turned violent and left seven people dead and at least ten injured. This morning, two days after the deadly attack which killed at least 90 people and injured more than 500, people took to the streets of Kabul to protest against the deteriorating security scenario in the country. The Afghan police initially used water cannons and tear gas to block the protest and then resorted to automatic gunfire into the air. A journalist from the Afghan media TOLOnews, said that protesters pelted stones against security forces. It is still unclear how the protesters have died, but sources on the ground said that police forces started firing live bullets against the crowd. An ugly image from today's protest in #Kabul : Police shooting live bullets. pic.twitter.com/raISFSRgi9 — Tahir Qadiry (@tahirqadiry) June 2, 2017 × Angry protesters are trying 2 make into @ARG_AFG where they are resisted by firefighters. Police have reportedly detained many protesters pic.twitter.com/QqTU9UZO2G — Tahir Qadiry (@tahirqadiry) June 2, 2017 × According to Reuters there were approximately 1,000 people carrying pictures of victims. TOLOnews said that protestors were chanting slogans against the government and its two main leaders, President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah. A participant was holding out of a car window a banner reading "Ghani! Abdullah! Resign! Resign!", along with a picture of bloodstained children. Demonstrators, most of whom are residents of Kabul, criticised the government for not being able to secure the country and assuring safety for its people. They demanded the resignation of the head of the National Security Council and of the National Directorate of Security. #Kabul - Police stop Kabul protestors from marching towards the Presidential Palace - Video pic.twitter.com/dkpQ0wsP9h — TOLOnews (@TOLOnews) June 2, 2017 × Afghanistan's capital city has lately witnessed an increasing number of attacks and memories of relative peace are quickly fading away. Wednesday's attack happened in the heart of the city where several embassies are located. The fact that the explosive-laden sewage tank managed to cross security checkpoints raised immediate concerns on the effectiveness of the safety measures active in the city. Lack of security is becoming perhaps the most pressing issue for the Afghan government, which is losing ground to a renewed Taliban offensive. According to the US top commander in Afghanistan, Lt Gen John Nicholson, the central government controls only 60 per cent of the country. The overall situation could deteriorate further if the Afghan government decides to go ahead with its decision of hanging as many as eleven convicted leaders of both the Taliban and the Haqqani network, which President Ghani believes to have masterminded the massacre. Anas Haqqani, operational leader of the namesake organisation is not among the prisoners to be executed. Retaliation is an integral part of the Taliban history and they are likely to react if the government decides to kill members of their movement. The Afghan national army and the country's security forces struggle to oppose the insurgents, opium production is increasing and the US and the NATO decided to increase their presence in the country. President Ashraf Ghani is facing the most difficult moment of his presidency, gripped between a growing discontent and the necessity of foreign aid. (WION with inputs from Reuters)

Afghanistan: 7 dead as protests erupt in Kabul against worsening security scenario