Latest Updates on Afghanistan, 21 June 2020

1. Peace talks
– Muhammad Hanif Atmar Afghanistan FM met with Zarif and Shamkhani Iran FM and security council secretary in Tehran.
– Mulla Abdul Ghani Baradar, head of Taliban political office, met with Muhammad Sadiq Khan, Pakistan special envoy, in Qatar.
– Afghanistan administration released seven Taliban prisoners from Bagram.
– Under pressure of people Taliban released all the 90 civilians hostages in Daykundi.

2. Baghlan
Due to Taliban attack to Nahrin district, three police forces killed and ten injured. Four Taliban militants killed and 11 injured.

3. Takhar
Due to Taliban attack to security forces station in Chah Ab district, 10 security forces killed.

4. Ghazni
Deh Yek governor survived Taliban’s ambush in Ghazni road. Seven Taliban militants killed in this engagement.

5. Badghis
Due to Taliban’s roadside mine explosion three people including a police chief and his son and bodyguard killed and three injured.

6. Afghanistan state ministry
During the last 24 hrs Taliban attacked security forces stations in provinces Zabul, Ghor and Logar, during which 25 Taliban militants killed and 10 injured.