Tag: taliban
Macedonia 02.09.21 | 11:18

The Taliban also own Macedonian aircraft?

The Taliban have seized as many as 48 aircraft following the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, writes Daily Mail. According to Daily Mail, the Taliban have seized an air force worth tens of millions of pounds, including US-bought helicopters and attack planes, giving them more aerial firepower...

World 20.08.21 | 17:11

UN posts job opportunity to enhance gender equality in Taliban ran Afghanistan

“UN Women [UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women], grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls (…) UN Women is dedicated to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment...

Macedonia 15.08.21 | 22:26

Taliban forces enter Kabul as Afghan president flees country

Taliban forces surrounding Kabul say they have entered the Afghan capital, shortly after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was confirmed to have fled the country. A Taliban spokesman said its fighters entered areas abandoned by security forces in order to prevent looting, after the Islamist militant group...

World 15.08.21 | 17:11

Taliban on Kabul’s doorstep

The Taliban came closer to taking control of Afghanistan as fighters reached the outskirts of the capital, Kabul, and were awaiting the outcome of negotiations on a peaceful transition of power. The Taliban ordered its forces not to invade Kabul, but to take up positions at the gates of the city, it...

World 17.09.19 | 12:56

Afghan President Ghani narrowly avoids a Taliban bomb, 24 people killed

At least 24 people were killed in an assassination attempt against Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in the Parwan province today. The President narrowly avoided the blast of a bomb placed on a motorcycle. Ghani was campaigning in the northern province ahead of the presidential elections planned for September...