Ashraf Ghani

Afghan government considering new Eid ceasefire offer

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani considering another ceasefire with the Taliban on account of Eid al-Qurban, due next month. The move is part of the Afghan government's strategy for long-lasting peace in the war-torn nation. Jul 22, 2018
Hundreds killed by airstrikes in Syrias eastern Ghouta

Hundreds killed by airstrikes in Syrias eastern Ghouta

Pro-government forces have been bombarding various towns in Syrias eastern Ghouta, killing at 250 people over the past two days. Amnesty International said there were flagrant war crimes going on in eastern Ghouta, near the capital Damascus. Seven hospitals were bombed by the Russian-backed forces since 19 February with two hospitals suspending operations and one being put out of service. Feb 21, 2018
US continues deadly airstrikes in Raqqa in efforts to liberate city from Isis

US continues deadly airstrikes in Raqqa in efforts to liberate city from Isis

U.S. continues deadly airstrikes in Raqqa. Raqqa activists report that US-led coalition forces have bombed the de facto capital of ISIS in Syria, killing at least 47 people while injuring at least 50. Locals are blaming the US coalition for the strikes. The coalition forces are on an offensive to liberate Raqqa from Isis control. Since August 2014, at least 7,337 locals have been killed by US airstrikes. Aug 11, 2017