The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) has reportedly not referred to the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-not-responsible-for-talibans-actions-in-afghanistan-pm-imran-khan-409085"> Taliban</a> in its statement on terror attacks near Kabul airport which took place on Thursday.

The change was pointed out by Syed Akbaruddin who was India's permanent representative at the United Nations.

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"In diplomacy…a fortnight is a long time. The ‘T’ word is gone," Akbaruddin said in his tweet while citing the two statements.

In the first statement issued on August 16, the UNSC said: “The members of the Security Council reaffirmed the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan to ensure the territory of Afghanistan should not be used to threaten or attack any country, and that neither the Taliban nor any other Afghan group or individual should support terrorists operating on the territory of any other country.”&nbsp;

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On August 27, the UNSC while issuing the statement after the suicide attack at Kabul airport said: “The members of the Security Council reiterated the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan to ensure the territory of Afghanistan should not be used to threaten or attack any country, and that no Afghan group or individual should support terrorists operating on the territory of any country.”

The attack was claimed by Islamic State in Khorasan(ISIS-K) which the UNS statement said was affiliated to Islamic State in Iraq and Levant(ISIL/Da'esh).

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The UNSC while condemning the "deplorable attack" said in the statement that "all parties must respect their obligations under the international humanitarian law in all circumstances."

India which is the president of the UNSC this month signed off on the statement and issued it as the chair for the month of August.

The Taliban was first designated as a terrorist organization in 1999 by the United Nations Security Council.&nbsp;

UNSC resolution 1267 adopted in October 1999 had designated slain al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden and his associates as "terrorists" including al-Qaida and the Taliban.

(With inputs from Agencies)

The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) has reportedly not referred to the Taliban in its statement on terror attacks near Kabul airport which took place on Thursday.

The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) has reportedly not referred to the Taliban in its statement on terror attacks near Kabul airport which took place on Thursday. The change was pointed out by Syed Akbaruddin who was India's permanent representative at the United Nations. In diplomacy… A fortnight is a long time… The ‘T’ word is gone…🤔 Compare the marked portions of @UN Security Council statements issued on 16 August & on 27 August… pic.twitter.com/BPZTk23oqX — Syed Akbaruddin (@AkbaruddinIndia) August 28, 2021 × "In diplomacy…a fortnight is a long time. The ‘T’ word is gone," Akbaruddin said in his tweet while citing the two statements. In the first statement issued on August 16, the UNSC said: “The members of the Security Council reaffirmed the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan to ensure the territory of Afghanistan should not be used to threaten or attack any country, and that neither the Taliban nor any other Afghan group or individual should support terrorists operating on the territory of any other country.” Also Read: Attack highly likely in next 24-36 hours, says Biden on Kabul airport On August 27, the UNSC while issuing the statement after the suicide attack at Kabul airport said: “The members of the Security Council reiterated the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan to ensure the territory of Afghanistan should not be used to threaten or attack any country, and that no Afghan group or individual should support terrorists operating on the territory of any country.” The attack was claimed by Islamic State in Khorasan(ISIS-K) which the UNS statement said was affiliated to Islamic State in Iraq and Levant(ISIL/Da'esh). Watch: The UNSC while condemning the "deplorable attack" said in the statement that "all parties must respect their obligations under the international humanitarian law in all circumstances." India which is the president of the UNSC this month signed off on the statement and issued it as the chair for the month of August. The Taliban was first designated as a terrorist organization in 1999 by the United Nations Security Council. UNSC resolution 1267 adopted in October 1999 had designated slain al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden and his associates as "terrorists" including al-Qaida and the Taliban. (With inputs from Agencies)

UNSC does not refer to Taliban in Kabul airport attack statement

Fighting has erupted across Afghanistan as the Taliban has launched an offensive in various provinces on the outskirt of the Laghman province. At least 50 Taliban terrorists have been killed and 60 others have been wounded in the last 24 hours. At least 10 civilians and armed forces have also been killed due to the fighting between government forces and Taliban.

Afghanistan forces fend off offensive from the Taliban

A total of 12 Taliban terrorists have been confirmed dead as fighting planes struck a Taliban hideout in the Azra district of the eastern Logar province on Monday, said an army statement released Tuesday. 
 
Acting on a tip-off, the planes targeted the hideout in the Kozachatrakai area of the restive Azra district late Monday night, killing 12 armed militants on the spot and injuring three others, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement as saying. 
 
Seven motorbikes and a number of arms and ammunition were also destroyed during the airstrikes, the statement added. 
 
Taliban militants have intensified activities since the formal start of the U.-led forces pull out from Afghanistan on May 1 and are active in parts of Logar province.

A total of 12 Taliban terrorists have been confirmed dead as fighting planes struck a Taliban hideout in the Azra district of the eastern Logar province on Monday, said an army statement released Tuesday.

A total of 12 Taliban terrorists have been confirmed dead as fighting planes struck a Taliban hideout in the Azra district of the eastern Logar province on Monday, said an army statement released Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, the planes targeted the hideout in the Kozachatrakai area of the restive Azra district late Monday night, killing 12 armed militants on the spot and injuring three others, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement as saying. Seven motorbikes and a number of arms and ammunition were also destroyed during the airstrikes, the statement added. Taliban militants have intensified activities since the formal start of the U.-led forces pull out from Afghanistan on May 1 and are active in parts of Logar province.

Afghan air raids kill 12 Taliban terrorists in eastern Logar province

Thirty Taliban terrorists were killed when a bomb exploded during a bomb-making class at a mosque in Afghanistan’s Balkh province.

The 209th Shaheen Corps - part of the Afghan National Army - said in a statement that 30 fighters including six foreign nationals who were expert mine makers, had been killed in an explosion on Saturday morning.

The blast happened at a mosque in the village of Qultaq in the Dowlatabad district of Balkh province.&nbsp;

The bodies of the six foreigners could not be identified because of the extent of the damage caused by the explosion, the army statement revealed.

The terrorists had gathered to learn techniques for making bombs and improvised explosive devices IEDs from the six foreigners, who were reportedly considered experts in the subject.

Violence has surged across Afghanistan even as the Taliban and government engage in peace talks that began in September. The discussions have so far failed to make any breakthrough. 
The new Biden administration in the United States has accused the Taliban of not reducing violence despite signing a deal with Washington last year that stipulated the group do so.

(With inputs from agencies)

Thirty Taliban terrorists were killed when a bomb exploded during a bomb-making class at a mosque in Afghanistan’s Balkh province. The 209th Shaheen Corps - part of the Afghan National Army - said in a statement that 30 fighters including six foreign nationals who were expert mine makers, had been killed in an explosion on Saturday morning.

Thirty Taliban terrorists were killed when a bomb exploded during a bomb-making class at a mosque in Afghanistan’s Balkh province. The 209th Shaheen Corps - part of the Afghan National Army - said in a statement that 30 fighters including six foreign nationals who were expert mine makers, had been killed in an explosion on Saturday morning. The blast happened at a mosque in the village of Qultaq in the Dowlatabad district of Balkh province. The bodies of the six foreigners could not be identified because of the extent of the damage caused by the explosion, the army statement revealed. The terrorists had gathered to learn techniques for making bombs and improvised explosive devices IEDs from the six foreigners, who were reportedly considered experts in the subject. Violence has surged across Afghanistan even as the Taliban and government engage in peace talks that began in September. The discussions have so far failed to make any breakthrough. The new Biden administration in the United States has accused the Taliban of not reducing violence despite signing a deal with Washington last year that stipulated the group do so. (With inputs from agencies)

Bomb-making class turns into blast site, 30 Taliban terrorists killed

At least 15 Taliban terrorists were killed and 10 others injured in an airstrike by the Afghan air forces in Kandahar province, local police said on Wednesday.

"Last night, Taliban terrorists attacked security checkpoints in Sra Baghal area of Maiwand district. Afghan forces launched an airstrike killing 15 terrorists and injuring ten others," Kandahar police spokesperson Jamal Nasir Barakzai said.

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According to him, three police officers were killed and four others were injured in clashes with Taliban terrorists.

The group has not commented on the incident so far.

At least 15 Taliban terrorists were killed and 10 others injured in an airstrike by the Afghan air forces in Kandahar province, local police said on Wednesday. "Last night, Taliban terrorists attacked security checkpoints in Sra Baghal area of Maiwand district.

At least 15 Taliban terrorists were killed and 10 others injured in an airstrike by the Afghan air forces in Kandahar province, local police said on Wednesday. "Last night, Taliban terrorists attacked security checkpoints in Sra Baghal area of Maiwand district. Afghan forces launched an airstrike killing 15 terrorists and injuring ten others," Kandahar police spokesperson Jamal Nasir Barakzai said. Also read: Afghanistan faces 'grim' economic outlook as pandemic wipes out growth: World Bank According to him, three police officers were killed and four others were injured in clashes with Taliban terrorists. The group has not commented on the incident so far.

Afghanistan: 15 Taliban terrorists killed in airstrike

As many as 14 Taliban terrorists, including a divisional commander, were killed in an airstrike in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province.

"The sortie was launched by Afghan Air Force late on Monday against a hideout belonging to Taliban militants in Qarluq, an area in Archi district of Kunduz, resulting in the death of 14 militants," provincial police said in a statement, reported Xinhua.

According to the statement, those among the killed include Ezatullah, aka Hamza, one of the local commanders of the outfit and two of his close aides.

The statement further said that the slain terrorists have been involved in a series of anti-government activities leading to the destruction of the district office building, military compound and other public facilities in the turbulent district.

Recently, Afghan security forces have tightened security operations against the Taliban terrorists who have been trying to take territory and consolidate their positions in the area ahead of winter.

However, the Taliban hasn't commented on the report so far.

As many as 14 Taliban terrorists, including a divisional commander, were killed in an airstrike in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province. "The sortie was launched by Afghan Air Force late on Monday against a hideout belonging to Taliban militants in Qarluq, an area in Archi district of Kunduz, resulting in the death of 14 militants," provincial police said in a statement, reported Xinhua.

As many as 14 Taliban terrorists, including a divisional commander, were killed in an airstrike in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province. "The sortie was launched by Afghan Air Force late on Monday against a hideout belonging to Taliban militants in Qarluq, an area in Archi district of Kunduz, resulting in the death of 14 militants," provincial police said in a statement, reported Xinhua. According to the statement, those among the killed include Ezatullah, aka Hamza, one of the local commanders of the outfit and two of his close aides. The statement further said that the slain terrorists have been involved in a series of anti-government activities leading to the destruction of the district office building, military compound and other public facilities in the turbulent district. Recently, Afghan security forces have tightened security operations against the Taliban terrorists who have been trying to take territory and consolidate their positions in the area ahead of winter. However, the Taliban hasn't commented on the report so far.

14 Taliban terrorists killed in Afghan airstrike

Twenty-two Taliban terrorists and one civilian were killed in a counter-terrorism operation launched by the Special Operation Forces of Afghan National Police in the country's eastern province of Logar, the country's Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Tuesday.

The special operation also included airstrikes, conducted on Monday night on Taliban hideouts situated in the Kamalkhil village of the Mohammad Agha district, reported Xinhua News Agency.

While the ministry says that one child was killed and a woman sustained injuries after their home was hit by a shelling launched by Taliban terrorists, the locals claim that as many as five civilians were killed and 11 others sustained injuries as a result of the airstrikes.

Twenty-two Taliban terrorists and one civilian were killed in a counter-terrorism operation launched by the Special Operation Forces of Afghan National Police in the country's eastern province of Logar, the country's Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Tuesday.

Twenty-two Taliban terrorists and one civilian were killed in a counter-terrorism operation launched by the Special Operation Forces of Afghan National Police in the country's eastern province of Logar, the country's Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Tuesday. The special operation also included airstrikes, conducted on Monday night on Taliban hideouts situated in the Kamalkhil village of the Mohammad Agha district, reported Xinhua News Agency. While the ministry says that one child was killed and a woman sustained injuries after their home was hit by a shelling launched by Taliban terrorists, the locals claim that as many as five civilians were killed and 11 others sustained injuries as a result of the airstrikes.

Afghanistan: 22 Taliban terrorists, 1 civilian killed in counter terrorism operation

A Taliban attack on a government security compound in central Afghanistan on July 7 killed at least eight security personnel, six civilians and wounded more than 140, officials said, as rival Afghan groups met in Qatar to discuss peace.

14 Killed in Another Taliban Attack