Norwegian forces remain in Afghanistan for the time being
It is too early to say how the peace agreement between the United States and the Islamist Taliban movement will affect Norway’s military contribution, according…
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Repatriation to Afghanistan stopped as mother returns to Norway
The mother of the Abbasi family, who was forcibly dispatched from Norway this weekend, has been returned to Norway. Both in Trondheim and Oslo there…
Interpreter for Norwegian forces in Afghanistan has been killed
The Afghan interpreter,Samiullah Siddique,who in 2010 worked for Norwegian forces in Afghanistan, has been killed, the family told NRK news. The family reported that Siddique…
Forced health care after murder in Vadsø
Forced mental health care after knife murder in Vadsø An Asylum seeker, who claims to be a 20-years-old Afghani, is sentenced to forced mental health…
Increases contribution to Afghanistan
Norway increases its contribution to Afghanistan Norway increases humanitarian contribution to Afghanistan by NOK 48 million by 2018, states Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide (H)….
Farida support group gets Amnesty Award
The support group for Farida gets the Amnesty Award The support group’s burning commitment to fetching Farida Khurami (12) back to Norway is the reason…
Plea for Afghanistan – Enduring Peace
Plea for Afghanistan – Operation Enduring Peace The Operation ”Enduring Freedom” was launched 17 years ago. The US-led operation, supported by many countries, including Norway, has…
More and more Afghans fleeing from their homeland
The war in Afghanistan has driven nearly 20,000 people away from their homes so far this year. On average, 385 Afghans try to escape…
Immigration Directorate (UDI) prompted to give a higher threshold before return to Afghanistan
There will be a lot to do before defining the situation in Afghanistan so confidently that forced returns are feasible, according to the Immigration Directorate…
Killed while vaccinating children in Pakistan
Mother and daughter killed while vaccinating children in Pakistan Armed men shot and killed a mother and her daughter who participated in a polio vaccination…
Erna Solberg says it’s ‘unwise to stop repatriating youngsters to Afghanistan’
Prime Minister, Erna Solberg of Høyre (H) said that she believes it is unwise to halt the transit of persons over the age of 18…
UDI adheres to the security assessment in Afghanistan and Kabul
UDI has reviewed four reports on the security situation in Afghanistan, but finds no reason to change its asylum practices. “We have not found…
Murder and 13 years of abuse
Man in court for murder and abuse of wife and daughter A 43-year-old man is Tuesday to appear before the Oslo district court accused of having…
Refugee Aid Organization defrauded
Refugee Aid Organization defrauded by local staff in Afghanistan During an internal audit made by Flyktinghjelpen (Norwegian Refugee Aid, NRC), it has been discovered that…
Listhaug wouldn’t, herself, go to Kabul
The debate rages around the ‘Oktoberbarna’ forced return to Afghanistan as Immigration Minister, Sylvi Listhaug of Fremskrittsparti (Frp), says she would not have travelled to…
Ten young asylum seekers forcibly returned
Ten young asylum seekers forcibly returned to Afghanistan after their 18th birthday So far this year, ten young people who have had temporary residence in…
Norwegian soldiers shot at suicide bombers
Norwegian soldiers shot at and stopped suicide bombers Soldiers from Telemark battalion shot at two cars full of explosives in Anbar Province in Iraq when…
Partnership agreement with Afghanistan extended
Partnership agreement between Norway and Afghanistan extended ‘Norway and Afghanistan have extended their strategic partnership agreement. Norway will continue to be a long-term partner for…
Trump to announce a new Afghanistan strategy on Monday
US President Donald Trump will announce in a speech on Monday evening, his new Afghanistan strategy, according to the White House. “This strategic process has…
UDI offers minors money to travel to Afghanistan
UDI offers unaccompanied minors money to go home to Afghanistan Since May, UDI has offered travel support, health care and money to unaccompanied minors who…