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Afghanistan makes progress in fighting corruption, enormous challenges remain – new UN report

New York, Apr 26(Just Earth News): While enormous challenges remain, Afghanistan authorities have made headway in their fight against corruption, according to a United Nations report released on Tuesday, which also finds that the country is making progress in other areas, such as restoring institutional control over the delivery of public services.

Conflict-related detainees in Afghanistan tortured, ill-treated in government facilities – UN

New York, Apr 24(Just Earth News): A record number of people detained by Afghan police say that have been tortured or ill-treated in the past year, according to a new United Nations report, which notes however that the Afghan Government has committed to eliminating torture and ill-treatment in national detention facilities.

Afghan Defense Minister and Army chief resign days after Taliban attack on Army base

Kabul, Apr 24 (IBNS) : The Afghan defense minister Abdullah Habibi and the Afghan national army chief of staff Qadam Shah Shaheem have resigned from their post, state news agency Khamaa press said on Monday.

Afghanistan: Attack on ANA base kills 130 soldiers

Kabul, Apr 22 (IBNS): At least 130 soldiers were killed and 65 others were injured as militants attacked an army base in Afghanistan's Balkh province, local media reports said on Saturday.

Taliban base attack kills at least 70 soldiers

Kabul, Apr 22 (IBNS): An attack at an army base in Afghanistan's Balkh province accounted for at least 70 soldiers as militants targeted those leaving Friday prayers at the base's mosque, media reports said.

Taliban attack kills eight Afghan soldiers

Kabul, Apr 22 (IBNS): At least eight Afghan soldiers were killed in a suicide attack carried out by militants, local Khaama Press reported.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister to visit Delhi next week

Colombo, Apr 21 (IBNS): Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe is scheduled to visit India in the last week of April to strengthen the economic corporation between the two countries.

Panama verdict : Pakistan Supreme Court orders formation of JIT to probe PM Nawaz Sharif

Islamabad, Apr 20 (IBNS) : In a temporary relief for Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the country's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered further investigation into the Panama Papers Leak case that implicated the leader and his family in a money trail regarding Qatari investment, Daily Pakistan said.

Pakistan : Supreme Court to give verdict on Nawaz Sharif in Panama Papers case

New Delhi/ Islamabad, Apr 20 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court in Pakistan will deliver its verdict on Thursday in the Panama Papers leaks case involving the country’s Prime Minster Nawaz Sharif and his family, media reports said.

Narendra Modi to visit Sri Lanaka for UN Vesak Day in May

Colombo, Apr 19 (IBNS) The Sri Lankan government has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in the island nation to participate in the UN Vesak Day celebrations on May 12.

UN human rights arm urges Nepal to carry out conviction of soldiers in teen’s murder

New York, Apr 19(Just Earth News): Welcoming the conviction of three army officials accused of the murder of a 15-year-old girl during the armed conflict in Nepal more than 13 years ago, the United Nations human rights arm has called on the authorities to implement the court’s decision.

31 residents buried alive in tragedy at Colombo's rubbish dump

Colombo, Apr 18 (IBNS): Over 1000 military rescue workers are still digging debris from the landslide which struck at the massive rubbish dump in the country’s capital – Colombo-, which buried 30 people alive on April 14.

Afghanistan: Explosion in Kabul, 1 injured

Kabul, Apr 18 (IBNS): At least one security personnel was injured in an explosion in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Monday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Blast in Quetta kills child

Quetta, Apr 17 (IBNS): A grenade attack in Quetta's Killi Barat area of Pakistan killed at least one child on Monday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: 11 killed in roadside blast

Kabul, Apr 15 (IBNS): At least 11 people were killed in a roadside blast in Afghanistan's Nawa district on Saturday, media reports said.