Https, May 23 -- "146 civilians were killed and 430 others were wounded"in attacks "initiated by the Taliban" during the holy month of Ramadan," the Office of National Security Council (ONSC) said on Friday amid a surge in violence in several areas across the country.

"The Taliban showed zero respect for civilians and the agreement was to reduce violence, and they have continued their deadly campaign against the Afghan people in the last week of the holy month of Ramadan. They killed 25 civilians, including women and children, and wounded 89 across 20 provinces," tweeted Javid Faisal, a spokesman for ONSC.

Meanwhile, the deputy minister of interior for security affairs said that the Taliban's violence is no longer acceptable to the Afgh...