KABUL – Afghans on Sunday marked the 99th anniversary of their independence from the British empire occupation amid deteriorating security situation.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani laid a wreath at the Independence Minaret during an official celebration held Sunday morning inside the country’s Defence Ministry compound after inspecting guards of honor.
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The president paid tribute to security forces who have sacrificed their lives for stabilizing peace and security as the country, especially Kabul, has witnessed waves of terror attacks by the so-called “Islamic State” (IS) terrorist outfit and Taliban insurgents over the past few months.
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Earlier in the day, Afghan teenagers and youths marched by cars and bikes through the streets of Kabul while carrying national flags.
Earlier on Sunday, two rounds of rockets were fired into eastern side of Kabul city, leaving no casualties or damage.
Afghan people under the leadership of then king Amanullah Khan regained independence from Britain on Aug 19, 1919.
