Afghanistan
Aktuelle Einsätze
EUPOL Afghanistan
EU Police Mission in Afghanistan (EU)
Beginn: 06/07
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UNAMA
United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UN-Peacebuilding)
Beginn: 03/02
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ISAF
International Security Assistance Force (UN-Mandatiert)
Beginn: 01/02
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Afghanistan concedes more on security firm ban (07.12.2010)
(Quelle:Reliefweb)
Afghanistan appeared on Monday to offer more concessions over a ban on private security firms, saying companies would be allowed to work in the country until their existing contracts had expired.
With certification complete, UN awaits inauguration of Afghan parliament (01.12.2010)
(Quelle:UN News)
Welcoming the completion of the final certification of the results of Afghanistan’s parliamentary polls, the United Nations said today it looks forward to the prompt inauguration of this crucial body.
Clinton calls for greater OSCE role in Afghanistan (01.12.2010)
(Quelle:BBC)
US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton has called on the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to play a greater role in Afghanistan. Mrs Clinton said the OSCE could help improve border security, fight drug trafficking and promote development.
Afghanistan: exit vs engagement – new ICG briefing (28.11.2010)
(Quelle:International Crisis Group)
U.S. plans to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan by 2014 would lead to a collapse of the government in Kabul and serious security risks for the region. “Afghanistan: Exit vs Engagement”, the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, warns of the deep problems that still exist in Afghanistan and of the dire consequences that can ensue unless the foundations of an effective state are put in place.
Tackling Afghan drugs and crime requires broad, global strategy – UN official (27.11.2010)
(Quelle:UN News)
A top United Nations official today stressed the need for a broad strategy and greater international cooperation to boost counter-narcotics and crime prevention efforts in Afghanistan.
Afghan National Army team disposes of IEDs for first time in Helmand (25.11.2010)
(Quelle:Reliefweb)
An Afghan National Army bomb disposal team in Helmand province displayed its skill for the first time by safely disposing of two improvised explosive devices during a recent operation. … The British forces also see this operation as a milestone … .
Protests, complaints greet "final" Afghan poll results (24.11.2010)
(Quelle:Reliefweb)
Afghan officials announced most of the long-delayed results from a September parliamentary election on Wednesday, but more disqualifications and protests and the emergence of a potential new opposition bloc clouded the poll.
Progress in Afghan war called 'uneven' (23.11.2010)
(Quelle:Washington Post)
A new Defense Department report on Afghanistan described progress in the war as "uneven" and painted a more sobering picture than public comments made recently by President Obama and U.S. military officials.
NATO to withdraw from Afghanistan by 2014 (21.11.2010)
(Quelle:B92)
NATO nations have approved a plan to start pulling out front-line troops from Afghanistan early in 2011. However, forces will remain in the most dangerous areas until 2014, and likely stay in a supporting role beyond then.
Reforming Afghanistan’s broken judiciary – new ICG report (17.11.2010)
(Quelle:International Crisis Group)
The Afghan government and the international community must prioritise the rule of law, which should be the primary pillar of a successful counter-insurgency strategy. “Reforming Afghanistan’s Broken Judiciary”, the latest report from the International Crisis Group, warns of the catastrophic lack of justice in Afghanistan.
Canada to halve aid to Afghanistan (17.11.2010)
(Quelle:Reliefweb)
Canada will cut in half its development aid to Afghanistan once its combat troops withdraw next year, according to figures obtained Wednesday.
Afghan rebel group offers truce terms (17.11.2010)
(Quelle:BBC)
A leading Afghan insurgent group has told the BBC it would agree to a ceasefire if US-led coalition forces stayed in their main bases. Hezb-e-Islami, viewed as the country's most important rebel group after the Taliban, said they had already held talks with the Americans.
Clinton defends Afghan operations after Karzai criticism (15.11.2010)
(Quelle:Reliefweb)
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defended US strategy in Afghanistan Monday after Afghan President Hamid Karzai called on Washington to reduce its military footprint and Taliban leaders ruled out peace talks.
Canada could set up training force in Afghanistan (11.11.2010)
(Quelle:AlertNet)
Canadian troops could stay behind in Afghanistan to help train local forces once the nation's military mission ends next year as planned, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Thursday.
Afghans protest results of parliamentary elections (10.11.2010)
(Quelle:RFE/RL)
Hundreds of protesters poured into the streets of several Afghan cities to demand a recount of the September parliamentary elections, which they say were fraudulent, RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan reports. … Although preliminary results for the September 18 vote were announced, the official final results have yet to be declared.
U.S. tweaks message on troops in Afghanistan (10.11.2010)
(Quelle:New York Times)
The Obama administration is increasingly emphasizing the idea that the United States will have forces in Afghanistan until at least the end of 2014, a change in tone aimed at persuading the Afghans and the Taliban that there will be no significant American troop withdrawals next summer.
Rising security threat in Afghan north (02.11.2010)
(Quelle:IWPR)
Taleban making rapid advance in northern areas, finding fresh recruits among men seeking wages or revenge against local power-brokers.
UN sets up expert group to support Afghan peace efforts (31.10.2010)
(Quelle:UN News)
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan announced today that it has set up a group of experts to support the crucial work of a newly-formed council tasked with finding ways to ensure lasting peace in the country. The expert body, known as the Salaam Support Group, will be available to the High Peace Council to support all aspects of its work, … .
No peace talks with Taliban, U.S. envoy says (30.10.2010)
(Quelle:RFE/RL)
The U.S. special envoy on Afghanistan and Pakistan has played down reports of reconciliation talks with the Taliban, saying that while more cadres were coming forward, their leaders were not.
Probe launched into Afghanistan election body (28.10.2010)
(Quelle:Reuters AlertNet)
Afghanistan's deputy attorney general said on Wednesday an investigation has been started into allegations by candidates that the country's election commission was involved in fraud during September's parliamentary election.
Afghanistan delays ban on private security firms (27.10.2010)
(Quelle:BBC)
A deadline for private security companies to end operations in Afghanistan has been extended by at least two months, President Hamid Karzai has said.
U.S. military campaign to topple resilient Taliban hasn't succeeded (27.10.2010)
(Quelle:Washington Post)
An intense military campaign aimed at crippling the Taliban has so far failed to inflict more than fleeting setbacks on the insurgency or put meaningful pressure on its leaders to seek peace, according to U.S. military and intelligence officials citing the latest assessments of the war in Afghanistan.
German Government supports Peace and Reintegration Programme in Afghanistan (26.10.2010)
(Quelle:Reliefweb)
… Afghan Finance Minister Omar Zakhiwal and Rüdiger König, the German Ambassador to Afghanistan, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the German contribution to the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme. Germany will promote reintegration and reconciliation measures in Afghanistan for a period of five years through a total contribution of EUR 50 million.
Ban and Security Council condemn attack on UN compound in Afghanistan (23.10.2010)
(Quelle:UN News)
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council today strongly condemned the suicide attack on the United Nations compound in Afghanistan's western city of Herat, where members of staff of the UN mission in the country and other agencies are based.
Potential talks between Afghan government, Taliban in push for peace (21.10.2010)
(Quelle:Washington Post)
Senior administration officials briefed President Obama on Wednesday about the Afghan government's accelerating push for peace with the Taliban, as several streams of potential negotiations emerged.
Afghan peace council wants Saudi Arabia's help (21.10.2010)
(Quelle:Washington Post)
The Afghan government's newly formed peace council wants Saudi Arabia to play a key role in efforts to reconcile with the Taliban and find a political resolution to the war.
Coalition routs Taliban in southern Afghanistan (20.10.2010)
(Quelle:New York Times)
American and Afghan forces have been routing the Taliban in much of Kandahar Province in recent weeks, forcing many hardened fighters, faced with the buildup of American forces, to flee strongholds they have held for years, NATO commanders, local Afghan officials and residents of the region said.
Afghanistan rules 1.3m parliamentary votes are invalid (20.10.2010)
(Quelle:BBC)
Afghanistan's election authorities have cancelled 1.3 million votes in last month's parliamentary election because of fraud or other irregularities. The number of void votes amounts to almost a quarter of nearly 5.6 million ballots cast in the 18 September poll.
NATO Senior Civilian Representative provides script for transition in Afghanistan (13.10.2010)
(Quelle:Reliefweb)
On 13 October, the NATO Senior Civilian Representative (SCR) in Afghanistan provided the media with a script of the transition process to Afghan lead.
U.S. aids Taliban to attend talks on making peace (13.10.2010)
(Quelle:New York Times)
United States-led forces are permitting the movement of senior Taliban leaders to attend initial peace talks in Kabul, the clearest indication of American support for high-level discussions aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan, senior NATO and Obama administration officials said.