The Geneva Conference on Afghanistan was held in Switzerland on November 27-28 that was attended by delegations from 62 countries and 35 international organizations, including Afghan government leaders, representatives of the private sector and civil society.

The deteriorating security situation and the alarming number of the civilian and military casualties in Afghanistan, forced the Afghan ministers of the security sectors to finally appear and respond to the Senate (Mishrano Jarga) hearing. The Afghan Defense Minister clearly confirmed, that more than 500 military personnel were killed and more than 700 were injured over the past month - alone.

The Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir in Wilayah Afghanistan congratulates Eid ul-Fitr, from the bottom of its heart to all the Islamic Ummah particularly to the Muslim people of Afghanistan; we hope that all our Siyam (fasting), Qiyam and prayers and worships are accepted by Almighty Allah (swt).

The Afghan Ministry of Defense has recently declared the creation of a new force “the Local Army.” The plan of such a force to reach up to 36000 individuals is apparently aimed to ensure security in the threatened districts and villages of Afghanistan and to reduce the casualties of Afghan Security Forces.