Latest updates on Afghanistan, 26 May 2020

1. Peace talks:
– Suheil Shahin, Taliban spokesperson, denied extending Eid Al Fitr ceasefire.

2. Afghanistan national security:
– Due to Taliban’s attacks to 30 provinces in Ramadan 146 civilians were killed and 430 injured.
– Setting another 900 Taliban captives free the total number of released captives reach 2,000.

3. Jozjan:
– Due to security forces air strikes on Taliban positions in Mangajik town, 21 Taliban militants were killed.
– According to local sources, more than 1,500 families inhabiting in Mardian district and 250 families of Mangajik district were displaced by Taliban.

4. Lughman:
Due to mortar hitting a house in Alishang district four civilians died.

5. Qandahar
Due to explosion in Tanawchi village, Mianshin district, a mother and her three children died and three injured.

6. Zabul
Due to roadside mine four soldiers died.

7. US terrorist defense ministry:
L1st Lt. Trevarius Ravon Bowman was killed in Bagram airbase due to non combat reasons.