Latest Updates on Afghanistan and Pakistan, 23 July 2020

1. Peace negotiations:
– The Afghan Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar and Ross Wilson the US Embassy charge d’affaire emphasized on immediate starting of inter-Afghan negotiations.
– The Taliban have announced their readiness for peace talks with the Afghan government from next month, in the case of completing of prisoners exchange.

2. Sarepol:
– Taliban attack on Toopkhane region and the mosque of Sancharak city.
– During the cleaning operation in Tagabatakht and Shagi villages, in Belkhab city that had been recently occupied by Taliban, six Taliban forces were killed.

3. Nangarhar:
– The spokesman for the Nangarhar governor office announced the US and NATO troops withdrawal from two cities of Achin and Haskah Mine.
– The Nangarhar security officials announced the arresting of 4 ISIS members in the second district of Jalalabad city.

4. Helmand:
– Due to the attack of Taliban on convoy of security forces, 2 soldiers were killed and 6 others were wounded.

5. Pakistan:
Due to the terroristic explosion in the Bazartori region in Parachenar city, 22 people were wounded. Some sources have also announced from martyrdom of one person that has not been confirmed yet.(images)