Abdullah Abdullah

UN report finds almost two million babies are stillborn every year, often through the absence of basic antenatal care.

Analysts say Afghan peace chief’s visit struck positive notes, but ensuring a ceasefire by the Taliban looks difficult.

Officials say a motorbike was hit by a bomb in the Khan Abad district of Kunduz province.

Zalmay Khalilzad leaves for Kabul and Doha after Afghan President Ghani and rival Abdullah sign power-sharing deal.

Al Jazeera spoke to some of the inmates whose names are on the list of Taliban prisoners slated to be released.

The comments come as Taliban rejects Afghan President Ghani’s phased release of prisoners.

The Afghan armed group says it will not proceed with the intra-Afghan talks unless all Taliban prisoners are released.

Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah were both inaugurated as president on Monday.

The parallel inaugurations by Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah pose a challenge to intra-Afghan talks, analysts say.

Both leaders hold ceremonies and form parallel governments, with Abdullah refusing to recognise Ghani’s inauguration.

The Afghan leader has thrice been contender for the presidency since democracy was introduced in 2004.

Abdullah’s spokesperson says invitation issued for Monday’s inauguration which will coincide with Ghani’s event.

Abdullah Abdullah, who serves as chief executive, issues decree a day after he contested the presidential poll results.

Final result announced months after vote rejected by runner-up Abdullah Abdullah, who pledges to form parallel gov’t.