http://www.bamdad.af/ en Copyright 2011 news Bamdad News - Afghanistan http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1553 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1553#When:05:23:46Z Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:23:46 +0000 Politics, By Qayoom Suroush
Political analysts and some lawmakers believe that, in the absence of a clear mechanism and with continued resistance from insurgents, the Afghan government’s attempt to reconcile with the Taliban will bring no positive results. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1596 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1596#When:05:11:57Z Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:11:57 +0000 Politics, By Hamidullah Habibi
Peace talks with the Taliban are entering a sensitive phase, after they began a year ago through the international support of Germany and Qatar. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1569 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1569#When:04:21:03Z Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:21:03 +0000 Politics, By Hamidullah Habibi
The Afghan people have different views on the Bonn II Conference, which was held on December 5 in Bonn, Germany. Many of them are calling the conference useful while others are not optimistic about seeing the commitments enacted. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1564 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1564#When:10:11:19Z Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:11:19 +0000 Politics, By Zahir Eztarabi
Thirty four members of Afghan civil society organizations, including a remarkable number of women, participated in the Bonn 2 conference. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1538 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1538#When:10:11:04Z Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:11:04 +0000 Politics, By Asar Hakimi
Two new political movements have been launched in Afghanistan, but opinion is divided on how much influence they will have or how long they will last. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1507 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1507#When:05:52:52Z Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:52:52 +0000 Politics, By Asar Hakimi
The Afghan government says it wants to elicit the views of the people; critics argue that the Loya Jirga is a waste of time and money. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1489 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1489#When:08:51:23Z Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:51:23 +0000 Politics, By Qayoom Suroush
The Afghan government has so far recovered only a small percentage of the hundreds of millions that were embezzled from Kabul Bank. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1458 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1458#When:04:53:17Z Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:53:17 +0000 Politics, By Zahir Eztarabi
The first phase of Afghanistan’s security transition has already been completed, with seven areas, including Kabul, handed over to full Afghan control. Within the next few weeks, Afghan President Hamid Karzai is scheduled to announce the areas identified for transition in Phase Two. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1438 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1438#When:04:11:24Z Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:11:24 +0000 Politics, By Hamidullah Habibi
The president’s recent show of mercy to 20 accused suicide bombers -- two as young as seven years old – will only compound the problem, say analysts. During the recent holiday of Eid al-Fitr, President Hamid Karzai released 20 youngsters who had been detained as potential suicide bombers. Eight of the 20 were given back into the care of their families. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1399 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1399#When:06:16:34Z Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:16:34 +0000 Politics, By Hamidullah Habibi
As the war in Afghanistan continues, officials and residents of the troubled border region say that Pakistan is taking advantage of the situation to push across the fluid boundary known as the Durand Line on the southern and eastern areas of Afghanistan. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1356 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1356#When:08:07:23Z Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:07:23 +0000 Politics, By Suliaman Ahmadi
With the transition to full Afghan control over defense in Bamian Province, many officials and analysts have expressed concerns that the province could become increasingly insecure. Ordinary people are also worried, and are making their fears known to the local government. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1338 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1338#When:04:23:12Z Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:23:12 +0000 Politics, By Zahir Eztarabi
One of the thorniest issues complicating Afghanistan’s troubled relationship with its closest neighbor has been the Afghanistan Pakistan Trade and Transit Agreement (APTTA). More than five months after it was signed, in February 2011, there has been no implementation of the treaty, with thousands of Afghan trucks stuck at the border. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1316 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1316#When:11:49:04Z Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:49:04 +0000 Politics, By Asar Hakimi
The assassination of  President Hamid Karzai's half-brother, Ahmed Wali Karzai, at the hands of his bodyguard on July 12, sent shock waves throughout Afghanistan. Sardar Mohammad, a long-time family associate, shot Ahmad Wali twice – once in the head and once in the chest. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1291 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1291#When:09:30:38Z Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:30:38 +0000 Politics, By Asar Hakimi
Yet another political crisis is brewing in Afghanistan: President Hamid Karzai has decided to call a traditional Loya Jirga, or Grand Assembly, to discuss the issue of permanent U.S. bases on Afghan soil as part of the U.S.-Afghan Strategic Partnership compact. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1267 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1267#When:06:28:03Z Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:28:03 +0000 Politics, By Suliaman Ahmadi
The recent assassination of the head of Bamian’s Provincial Council has demonstrated that the province may be more vulnerable than was previously thought. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1221 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1221#When:04:27:03Z Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:27:03 +0000 Politics, By Asar Hakimi
"The police often act as if they are on the front lines. The Afghan government has repeatedly requested its international allies to provide police with proper training, but they have ignored us." ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1202 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1202#When:06:31:10Z Tue, 24 May 2011 06:31:10 +0000 Politics, By: Abdul Qayoom Suroush
Three journalists who complained about their salary were fired from Negah, a television station owned by Afghanistan’s second vice president. When they refused to back down, the station threatened to have them arrested. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1152 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1152#When:05:28:53Z Mon, 09 May 2011 05:28:53 +0000 Politics, By Abdul Qayoom Suroush
Financial analysts believe that the main reason for the collapse of Kabul Bank was corruption, facilitated by a lack of separation between the shareholders and the managers of the bank. But given the fact that the shareholders are also major powerbrokers in the country, there is little likelihood that any of them will ever be prosecuted. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1245 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1245#When:11:26:54Z Thu, 05 May 2011 11:26:54 +0000 Politics, By Qayoom Suroush
Military and political analysts believe that approximately 360 meter long tunnel had been dug with complex tools with oxygenation capacity to escape the Taliban prisoners from the Kandahar jail. The Taliban have used GPS (Global Positioning System) and they might have it in the prison too. They believe that such escape shows the incapability and weakness of Kandahar prison’s senior officials. As well, it showed the Taliban’s power in accessing and using modern techniques.  ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1142 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1142#When:07:47:05Z Tue, 03 May 2011 07:47:05 +0000 Politics, By Asar Hakimi
While most agree that it good news for the entire globe, especially for the United States of America, that Osama bin Laden has been killed, analysts say that it does not signal an end to the war on terror.  ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1106 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1106#When:03:53:24Z Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:53:24 +0000 Politics, washingtonpost.com
President Obama entered the debate about the national debt on Wednesday after months on the sidelines, offering a plan to trim borrowing by $4 trillion over the next 12 years by combining deep cuts in military and domestic spending with higher taxes on the wealthy. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1105 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1105#When:03:49:45Z Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:49:45 +0000 Politics, TOLOnews.com http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1097 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1097#When:06:22:28Z Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:22:28 +0000 Politics, By: Abdul Qayoom Suroush
Few events have shaken Afghanistan as deeply as the riots that followed last month’s burning of the Quran by a Florida preacher. Afghan officials are engaged in trying to unravel the chain of events, while also trying to pinpoint the cause of the violence. While some are attempting to blame the Taliban for the mayhem throughout the country, others see political interests at work in both the protests and their aftermath. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1091 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1091#When:05:17:47Z Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:17:47 +0000 Politics, bbc.co.uk http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1090 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1090#When:05:04:46Z Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:04:46 +0000 Politics, cnn.com http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1087 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1087#When:04:30:09Z Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:30:09 +0000 Politics, csmonitor.com http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1083 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1083#When:04:23:01Z Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:23:01 +0000 Politics, TOLOnews.com http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1079 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1079#When:06:50:01Z Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:50:01 +0000 Politics, By Asar Hakimi
As Afghans and the international community come to terms with recent events in Mazar-e-Sharif and Kandahar, many are wondering what it means for the transition process. The Northern capital, Mazar-e-Sharif, was one of the first cities slated to be handed over to full Afghan sovereignty, but the attack on the UNAMA office has raised doubts that the Afghan security forces are ready for the responsibility. ]]> http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1078 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1078#When:04:58:59Z Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:58:59 +0000 Politics, bbc.co.uk http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1077 http://www.bamdad.af/english/story/1077#When:04:56:55Z Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:56:55 +0000 Politics, TOLOnews.com