Afghanistan International: The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) announced on Sunday that it had attacked a Taliban checkpoint in the Qoway Markaz area of Kabul. The Front stated on social media platform X that four Taliban members had been killed in the attack, and two others had been injured. The anti-Taliban group also released a video purportedly showing the attack. AFF and the National Resistance Front frequently launch attacks on Taliban checkpoints and security posts in Kabul and other provinces. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – April 29, 2024
Taliban Rewarding War Allies with Monthly Loyalty Stipends
8am: Local sources in Kunduz province report that the Taliban are paying monthly salaries to individuals who supported their fighters during the conflict with the previous government’s security forces by providing shelter and food. Sources on Sunday, April 28, confirm that the Taliban have submitted the list of these individuals to their authorities and are compensating them as “loyalty rewards.” Additionally, another source indicates that the Taliban have assured these individuals of priority assistance in humanitarian efforts led by relief organizations. Click here to read more (external link).
Turkish Airlines resumes Afghanistan flights in May
AA: Turkish Airlines is preparing to make an important development by resuming its flights to Afghanistan, which were suspended in 2021 due to the U.S. withdrawal from the country. Starting May 21, Turkish Airlines will operate four flights a week between Istanbul and Kabul on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Click here to read more (external link).
Nationwide Anti-Polio Campaign Kicks Off In Afghanistan
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi
April 29, 2024
A nationwide polio vaccination campaign started on April 29 in Afghanistan, Taliban authorities announced. The Taliban-run Health Ministry said the four-day campaign will cover 31 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces, while immunizations will start later in the remaining three — Ghor, Daikundi, and Bamyan — due to heavy rains and cold weather. Besides vaccines, children will also receive doses of vitamin A to increase their resistance to the infectious disease, the ministry said. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries in the world where polio has not been completely eradicated.
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Attack Energy and Mawj Sahil secure wins in Monday’s ACL matches
Ariana: Attack Energy defeated Abu Muslim 4-0 in the 19th match of Afghanistan Champions League (ACL) in Kabul on Monday. In the 20th match of the tournament on the same day, Mawj Sahil downed Aino Mina 3-0. Tuesday’s matches will see Khurasan Faryab take on Maiwand at 1pm while Sarsabz Yashlar meet Adalat Farah at 3:30pm. The matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television. Click here to read more (external link).
Eliminated Six Taliban Members In 24 Hours, Claims NRF
Afghanistan International: The National Resistance Front (NRF) announced that within the past 24 hours, they have successfully conducted three separate operations targeting Taliban forces, resulting in the deaths of six members. On Saturday night, NRF forces initiated an attack in Kabul’s 6th police security district, eliminating two Taliban operatives. Further actions in Herat and Kabul led to the deaths of four more Taliban members, with an additional three wounded. Click here to read more (external link).
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National Resistance Council Calls for Comprehensive Struggle Against Taliban
Afghanistan International: The National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan has issued a stark warning that the current situation under the Taliban’s rule presents a greater danger than the Soviet occupation. In a statement, the council urged for an extensive and definitive resistance against the Taliban, involving all political, military, and civilian sectors of Afghan society. Click here to read more (external link).
Underdogs Afghanistan qualify for Futsal World Cup
Ariana: Competing in their first AFC Futsal Asian Cup, Afghanistan have concluded a fairy tale tournament by edging the Kyrgyz Republic to reach the FIFA Futsal World Cup. Four second-half goals guided Afghanistan to a 5-3 win and the final 24-strong field for Uzbekistan 2024 is now set. Click here to read more (external link).