KABUL: Afghan Taliban fighters have captured four more districts from government forces in the past 24 hours amid an escalation in fighting across the country. It comes after the US began withdrawing its remaining troops from the war-torn state more than a month ago, officials said on Saturday. The Do Aab district in eastern Nuristan, one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan,
The Afghan government is expected to finalize the list of names for the High Council of Government, a formation that will work for building a consensus around peace and on other peace-relat
Govt to Finalize State Council List by End of Week
The Afghan government is expected to finalize the list of names for the High Council of Government, a formation that will work for building a consensus around peace and on other peace-related affairs at higher levels, according to a source who is familiar with President Ashraf Ghani’s recent meetings with political leaders.
The source said that discussions on finalizing the list of the members of the council are underway and that most of the members are political party leaders.
The political leaders, whose names are on the list, are expected to meet in a grand meeting to discuss the future of peace and war in the country.