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South: Intense fighting disrupted humanitarian activities and reduced health services
Fighting between Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and a non-state armed group (NSAG) intensified with armed clashes, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonations and airstrikes reported in Kandahar, Hilmand and Uruzgan provinces which impacted civilians and humanitarian activities.
In Kandahar province, armed conflict continued in Arghestan, Arghandab, Zheray and Panjwayi districts which resulted in the restriction of civilian movement within districts and to Kandahar. The main roads in Zheray and Panjwayi are closed due to the presence of IEDs and ongoing military operations. Also, ongoing clashes disrupted humanitarian activities and reduced health services in Arghandab and Arghestan districts.
Afghanistan: Weekly Humanitarian Update (7 – 13 December 2020)
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South: Intense fighting disrupted humanitarian activities and reduced health services
Fighting between Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and a non-state armed group (NSAG) intensified with armed clashes, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonations and airstrikes reported in Kandahar, Hilmand and Uruzgan provinces which impacted civilians and humanitarian activities.
In Kandahar province, armed conflict continued in Arghestan, Arghandab, Zheray and Panjwayi districts which resulted in the restriction of civilian movement within districts and to Kandahar. The main roads in Zheray and Panjwayi are closed due to the presence of IEDs and ongoing military operations. Also, ongoing clashes disrupted humanitarian activities and reduced health services in Arghandab and Arghestan districts.
Afghanistan: Weekly Humanitarian Update (27 July - 2 August 2020)
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North-east: 9,618 people received humanitarian aid Fighting between Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and a non-state armed group (NSAG) continued across the north-east. However, the three-day ceasefire during the Eid holiday declared by an NSAG resulted in a reduction of violence.
A total of 9,618 people affected by conflict received food, relief items, cash and shelter assistance in Badakhshan, Baghlan, Kunduz and Takhar provinces.
Interagency assessment teams identified 1,204 people displaced by conflict to receive humanitarian assistance in Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar and Kunduz provinces.
East: Tensions remain high in Jalalabad City, security volatile and unstable across the east Following an attack on the Jalalabad Prison claimed by Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) and the subsequent fighting between ANSF and IS-K on 2 August, tensions continued to remain high in Jalalabad City. The security situation remained volatile and unstable across the east with continued fighting, explosions, mortars and increasing criminality.
North-east: 9,618 people received humanitarian aid
Fighting between Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and a non-state armed group (NSAG) continued across the north-east. However, the three-day ceasefire during the Eid holiday declared by an NSAG resulted in a reduction of violence.
A total of 9,618 people affected by conflict received food, relief items, cash and shelter assistance in Badakhshan, Baghlan, Kunduz and Takhar provinces.
Interagency assessment teams identified 1,204 people displaced by conflict to receive humanitarian assistance in Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar and Kunduz provinces.
East: Tensions remain high in Jalalabad City, security volatile and unstable across the east
Following an attack on the Jalalabad Prison claimed by Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) and the subsequent fighting between ANSF and IS-K on 2 August, tensions continued to remain high in Jalalabad City. The security situation remained volatile and unstable across the east with continued fighting, explosions, mortars and increasing criminality.
Afghanistan: Weekly Humanitarian Update (9 March - 15 March 2020) 18 March, 2020 - 14:30
Country: Afghanistan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Northeast: Over 9,000 people received humanitarian assistance
Fighting between a Non-State Armed Group (NSAG) and Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) continued in Badakhshan, Baghlan, Kunduz and Takhar provinces. On 9 March, one civilian was reportedly killed and five others were injured due to a mortar shell in the Puze Ishan area in Pul-e-Khumri district, Baghlan province.
Last week, 9,779 people affected by conflict received humanitarian assistance in Kunduz province. Moreover, 539 internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by conflict were assessed and will receive assistance in the coming days in Baghlan province.
Northeast: Over 373,000 people affected by the closure of health facilities in Takhar
Last week, precautionary measures were taken for 45 families (approximately 315 people) who arrived from Iran to be screened for COVID-19 in Kunduz province.
On 1 March, six health facilities were closed in Darqad, Khwaja Bahawuddin, Khwaja Ghar, Baharak, Rostaq and Cha-ab districts in Takhar province according to initial reports. Approximately 373,400 people are deprived of health services in Takhar province as a result of the closures. Negotiations are ongoing to resolve the issue.
Last week, 4,900 people affected by conflict received humanitarian assistance in Kunduz province. Moreover, 5,061 internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by conflict were assessed and will receive assistance in the coming days in Badakhshan, Baghlan, Kunduz and Takhar provinces.
42 IS militants surrender in eastern Afghan province
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Sun, Mar 1 2020 17:27 IST |
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Asadabad : , March 1 (Xinhua) Forty-two Islamic State (IS) militants have laid down arms in Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar, the provincial governor said on Sunday.
"The surrendered militants were active in Wata Pur, Chawkay, Chapa Dara, Nurgal, and Manogay. The former militants joined the national peace and reconciliation process. The departments concerned would register their names and provide them necessary help," Xinhua quoted governor Abdul Satar Mirzakwal as telling reporters here.
They handed over 40 rounds of guns and machine guns to provincial police authorities, the governor added.
42 IS militants surrender in E. Afghan province Source: Xinhua|
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Islamic State (IS) militants take part in a surrender ceremony in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 1, 2020. Forty-two IS militants gave up fighting and laid down their arms in Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar, the provincial governor said Sunday. (Xinhua/Emran Waak)
ASADABAD, Afghanistan, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Forty-two Islamic State (IS) militants gave up fighting and laid down their arms in Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar, the provincial governor said Sunday.
"The surrendered militants were active in Wata Pur, Chawkay, Chapa Dara, Nurgal, and Manogay. The former militants joined the national peace and reconciliation process. The concerned departments would register their names and would provide them necessary help," governor Abdul Satar Mirzakwal told reporters here.
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