Afghanistan: Weekly Humanitarian Update (10 – 16 May 2021)
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South: Fighting continued with civilian displacement
The security situation in the south was assessed to be calmer compared to the previous week though military operations were reported before and after the three-day Eid holiday ceasefire. Despite the ceasefire, several improvised explosive device (IED) attacks and armed clashes were reported which affected civilians and humanitarian activities.
In Kandahar province, armed clashes were reported in Shah Wali Kot, Arghestan, Panjwayi, Maywand and Zheray districts. According to initial reports, 3,500 people from Maywand district were displaced to Kandahar city due to fighting. On 13 May, seven civilians including children were reportedly killed and two people were wounded when an IED hit a vehicle in Maywand Bazar and Panjwayi district.
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China asks foreign forces to pull out from Afghanistan
11 May 2021, 19:18 GMT+10
Beijing [China], May 11 (ANI): China has blamed the United States abrupt announcement of complete withdrawal of forces for the succession of explosive attacks throughout Afghanistan, saying the step has worsened the security situation and has threatened peace and stability as well as people s lives and safety in the war-torn country.
China s reaction comes after multiple explosions at a girl s school in Kabul killed over 60 people on Saturday, South China Morning Post reported.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said China was shocked by the attacks and deeply saddened by the death toll. She also called on Washington to pull out troops in a responsible manner .
China blames abrupt withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan for surge in violence ANI | Updated: May 11, 2021 14:34 IST
Beijing [China], May 11 (ANI): China has blamed the United States abrupt announcement of complete withdrawal of forces for the succession of explosive attacks throughout Afghanistan, saying the step has worsened the security situation and has threatened peace and stability as well as people s lives and safety in the war-torn country.
China s reaction comes after multiple explosions at a girl s school in Kabul killed over 60 people on Saturday, South China Morning Post reported.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said China was shocked by the attacks and deeply saddened by the death toll. She also called on Washington to pull out troops in a responsible manner .