Afghanistan: Landmines left over from war in Helmand are still claiming victims

Unexploded ordnance and mines in war-torn areas of Helmand threaten the lives of residents of the province who are calling on the government to clear the areas affected by the landmines. Abdul Bari, who lives in helmand’s sarkar area, said Read More …

Afghanistan: Grenade Explosion in Helmand Kills 2 Children

Two children, who were brothers, died as a result of the explosion of a grenade, an unexploded explosive remnant of war, in the southern Afghan province of Helmand, according to local Taliban authorities. The event took place on Wednesday, the Read More …

Afghanistan: Three Civilians Killed in Roadside Bomb Blast in Helmand

Three civilians were killed and six more were wounded in a roadside bomb blast in the southern province of Helmand on Monday morning, security sources said. The incident happened at around 8am local time when a civilian vehicle struck by Read More …

Afghanistan: ANDSF discovered and defused IEDs in Zabul and Helmand provinces

As a result of several separate operations in the Arghandab district of Zabul province, special police units discovered and defused 16 roadside bombs yesterday. The terrorists wanted to kill civilians in this province by blowing up these mines. نیروهای قطعات Read More …

Afghan Air Forces targeted and eliminated a Taliban’s car bomb in Kandahar; ANA destroyed 37 IEDs across Afghanistan

Afghan Air Forces targeted and eliminated a Taliban’s car bomb in Panjwai district of Kandahar province, today. By the elimination of the car bomb a major terrorist attack was prevented and the lives of dozens innocent #civilians were saved. Afghan Read More …

Afghansitan: ANA destroyed 36 IEDs placed by Taliban on public roads in Helmand province

36 IEDs which were placed by Taliban on public roads in Gireshk district of Helmand province, were discovered and defused by ANA. Lives of tens of civilians were saved as a result. 36 IEDs which were placed by Taliban on Read More …

Afghanistan: Explosion in Helmand claims government prosecutor

Sayed Mohammad Sadat, head of NDS prosecutors’ office along with three others were reportedly killed in an explosion near the provincial Police HQ in Lashkargah city of Helmand Province. Helmand police spokesman Mohammad Zaman Hamdard confirmed the incident to the Read More …

Afghanistan: GCPSU arrested two mine planters in Kabul province; ANP EOD unit detected 14 IEDs in Helmand, Paktika and Maidan Wardak provinces

GCPSU arrested two mine planters in Surobi district of Kabul province. Meanwhile, ANP bomb disposal unit detected 14 IEDs after several hours of efforts and point to point search operations in Helmand, Paktika & Maidan Wardak provinces. GCPSU arrested two Read More …

Afghanistan: Afghan Armed Forces discovered and defused 20 IEDs in Helmand province including car bomb in Maidan Wardak

Afghan National Army discovered and defused 20 IEDs which were placed by Taliban on public roads in Nahr-Saraj district of Helmand province. Lives of tens of civilians were saved as a result. #ANA discovered and defused 20 IEDs which were Read More …

Afghanistan: Many killed, wounded in Kabul, Helmand Explosions

A police ranger-type vehicle was targeted by an explosion in Baraki square PD4 of Kabul city. According to police, the incident occurred at around 4:22 pm local time on Sunday. “Terrorists” detonated a roadside bomb in the area, police told Read More …