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Taliban publicly flog 9 Afghan men, women despite UN outcry

Ayaz Gul VOA News October 9, 2024 ISLAMABAD — Hardline Taliban authorities in Afghanistan reported Wednesday that nine people, including at least two women, were publicly flogged after being convicted of various crimes, such as adultery. Five of the punish
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Taliban publicly flog 9 Afghan men, women despite UN outcry

Ayaz Gul VOA News October 9, 2024 ISLAMABAD — Hardline Taliban authorities in Afghanistan reported Wednesday that nine people, including at least two women, were publicly flogged after being convicted of various crimes, such as adultery. Five of the punishments took place at a sports stadium in Kandahar, capital of the eponymous southern province. Local TalibanRead More...

Continue To Designate Taliban As ‘Global Terrorist Organisation’, Says US

Afghanistan International: The US State Department spokesperson has said that the US position on the Taliban has not changed and that Washington continues to recognise the group as a “global terrorist organisation”. Matthew Miller said that normal
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Continue To Designate Taliban As ‘Global Terrorist Organisation’, Says US

Afghanistan International: The US State Department spokesperson has said that the US position on the Taliban has not changed and that Washington continues to recognise the group as a “global terrorist organisation”. Matthew Miller said that normalisation of relations with the Taliban is contingent on fundamental changes in the Taliban’s behaviour towards human rights. Recently,Read More...

Amid Taliban Control, Takhar Residents Face Escalating Insecurity and Armed Crime

8am: Over the past three years, the Taliban have consistently claimed to have achieved nationwide security and eliminated criminal gangs and networks, often emphasizing these assertions to the global community and the people of Afghanistan. However, these cla
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Amid Taliban Control, Takhar Residents Face Escalating Insecurity and Armed Crime

8am: Over the past three years, the Taliban have consistently claimed to have achieved nationwide security and eliminated criminal gangs and networks, often emphasizing these assertions to the global community and the people of Afghanistan. However, these claims occur amidst a significant rise in insecurity and armed robberies in Takhar province, causing serious concerns amongRead More...

Khamenei urges Afghanistan to tie ‘defense belt’ against Israel

Ariana: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Friday called on Afghanistan and other Islamic countries to tie defense belt against Israel. “If any nation wants to avoid the paralyzing siege of the enemy, it must open its eyes from the beginning, b
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Khamenei urges Afghanistan to tie ‘defense belt’ against Israel

Ariana: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Friday called on Afghanistan and other Islamic countries to tie defense belt against Israel. “If any nation wants to avoid the paralyzing siege of the enemy, it must open its eyes from the beginning, be awake,” Khamenei said in a Friday prayer speech in Tehran. “When it seesRead More...

NRF Claims Responsibility For Explosion At Taliban Headquarters In Panjshir

Afghanistan International: The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Taliban base in Dara district of Panjshir province on Friday evening, October 4. The front said in a statement that 13 Taliban members h
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NRF Claims Responsibility For Explosion At Taliban Headquarters In Panjshir

Afghanistan International: The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Taliban base in Dara district of Panjshir province on Friday evening, October 4. The front said in a statement that 13 Taliban members had been killed and two others were wounded in the attack. Click here to read moreRead More...

Afghanistan Star Rashid Khan Gets Married, Video Of Wedding Venue Goes Viral

NDTV: One of the finest spinners in the game at present, Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan tied the nuptial knot as he got married on October 03. Rashid got married in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, with the wedding celebration videos taking social med
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Afghanistan Star Rashid Khan Gets Married, Video Of Wedding Venue Goes Viral

NDTV: One of the finest spinners in the game at present, Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan tied the nuptial knot as he got married on October 03. Rashid got married in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, with the wedding celebration videos taking social media by storm. The Afghan star, who is widely touted as the No. T20IRead More...

Moscow Pushes For Lifting Sanctions On Taliban-Led Afghanistan, U.S. Remains Cautious

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty October 4, 2024 Russia has urged the West to lift sanctions on Taliban-led Afghanistan and called for the inclusion of its government in discussions about the country’s future in direct opposition to the U.S. position of
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Moscow Pushes For Lifting Sanctions On Taliban-Led Afghanistan, U.S. Remains Cautious

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty October 4, 2024 Russia has urged the West to lift sanctions on Taliban-led Afghanistan and called for the inclusion of its government in discussions about the country’s future in direct opposition to the U.S. position of keeping sanctions against the regime in place. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said during aRead More...

Afghanistan Looks to Iran, India, Central Asia Amid Trade War With Pakistan

Michael Hughes: Afghanistan’s trade with Pakistan has plummeted since the rise of the Taliban 2.0 regime, driven by political rows and security issues, and to compensate Kabul is hoping to enhance commerce with Iran, India, and neighbors across Central Asia
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Afghanistan Looks to Iran, India, Central Asia Amid Trade War With Pakistan

Michael Hughes: Afghanistan’s trade with Pakistan has plummeted since the rise of the Taliban 2.0 regime, driven by political rows and security issues, and to compensate Kabul is hoping to enhance commerce with Iran, India, and neighbors across Central Asia. Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have resulted in closure of trade routes and stiff tariffsRead More...

Taliban Bans Journalists From Filming & Photography in Takhar

Afghanistan International: Sources in Takhar told Afghanistan International that the Taliban has instructed journalists in the province that they are no longer allowed to film and photograph. According to sources, this order was recently issued by the Taliban
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Taliban Bans Journalists From Filming & Photography in Takhar

Afghanistan International: Sources in Takhar told Afghanistan International that the Taliban has instructed journalists in the province that they are no longer allowed to film and photograph. According to sources, this order was recently issued by the Taliban’s Department for the Promotion of Virtue in Takhar. Click here to read more (external link).

Taliban Tourism ‘Distorting The Truth’ In Afghanistan

By Abubakar Siddique and Frishta Sahak Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty October 1, 2024 The Taliban’s repressive policies and widespread rights abuses have made its unrecognized government in Afghanistan a global pariah. To boost its international image
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Taliban Tourism ‘Distorting The Truth’ In Afghanistan

By Abubakar Siddique and Frishta Sahak Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty October 1, 2024 The Taliban’s repressive policies and widespread rights abuses have made its unrecognized government in Afghanistan a global pariah. To boost its international image, the hard-line Islamist group has tried to woo foreign tourists to the country, where violence has significantly dropped sinceRead More...

How the Taliban’s new ‘vice and virtue’ law erases women by justifying violence against them

The Conversation: Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that violate people’s freedoms and human rights, especially those of women and girls. But a newly passed “vice and virtue” law goes further. It i
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How the Taliban’s new ‘vice and virtue’ law erases women by justifying violence against them

The Conversation: Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that violate people’s freedoms and human rights, especially those of women and girls. But a newly passed “vice and virtue” law goes further. It is among the most repressive and discriminatory measures ever enacted by the Islamist fundamentalist group.Read More...

Taliban asserts new gains against Afghan-based IS offshoot amid skepticism

By Ayaz Gul VOA News September 30, 2024 Islamabad — The Taliban said Monday that their security forces had killed and captured several “key members” of a regional Islamic State affiliate for plotting recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, alleging t
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Taliban asserts new gains against Afghan-based IS offshoot amid skepticism

By Ayaz Gul VOA News September 30, 2024 Islamabad — The Taliban said Monday that their security forces had killed and captured several “key members” of a regional Islamic State affiliate for plotting recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, alleging that the suspects had crossed over from Pakistan. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, listed the claims and so-calledRead More...

Afghanistan to play three ODIs against Bangladesh in November

Ariana: The three-match ODI series will begin on the 6th of November, with the 2nd and 3rd ODIs scheduled to be played on the 9th and 11th of November, respectively. The exact venue is yet to be finalized. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan to play three ODIs against Bangladesh in November

Ariana: The three-match ODI series will begin on the 6th of November, with the 2nd and 3rd ODIs scheduled to be played on the 9th and 11th of November, respectively. The exact venue is yet to be finalized. Click here to read more (external link).

Displacement of Indigenous Lands to Kuchis: Taliban Rulings Reflect Ethnic and Linguistic Discrimination

8am: Over the past three years, Taliban courts have consistently ruled in favor of the Kuchis in civil cases involving native Persian-speaking residents. In most instances, these courts not only transferred agricultural lands, homes, and properties but also o
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Displacement of Indigenous Lands to Kuchis: Taliban Rulings Reflect Ethnic and Linguistic Discrimination

8am: Over the past three years, Taliban courts have consistently ruled in favor of the Kuchis in civil cases involving native Persian-speaking residents. In most instances, these courts not only transferred agricultural lands, homes, and properties but also ordered native Persian-speaking residents to pay millions of Afghanis in fines to the Kuchis. Click here toRead More...

IEA has erased women from Afghanistan’s self-portrait: Australian FM

Ariana: The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has erased women from Afghanistan’s self-portrait, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Wong said that “effectively imprisoning half their
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IEA has erased women from Afghanistan’s self-portrait: Australian FM

Ariana: The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has erased women from Afghanistan’s self-portrait, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Wong said that “effectively imprisoning half their society’s population immediately halves their country’s potential.” “Any country that wants to develop fully must encourage the fullRead More...

Will the Vienna Process Become an Alternative to the Taliban?

8am: The goals and principles of the Vienna Process are clearly defined. From the beginning, it was stated that this process works towards uniting the anti-Taliban forces, aiming to present a united front to the world and find a reasonable and appropriate sol
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Will the Vienna Process Become an Alternative to the Taliban?

8am: The goals and principles of the Vienna Process are clearly defined. From the beginning, it was stated that this process works towards uniting the anti-Taliban forces, aiming to present a united front to the world and find a reasonable and appropriate solution to Afghanistan’s issues. The Vienna Process roadmap states: “Cooperation and coordination amongRead More...

Afghanistan: Taliban impose new restrictions on media

DW: The Taliban recently imposed further restrictions on media organizations in Afghanistan, prohibiting criticism of their laws, policies and banning the broadcast of live political shows, according to Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), an independent or
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Afghanistan: Taliban impose new restrictions on media

DW: The Taliban recently imposed further restrictions on media organizations in Afghanistan, prohibiting criticism of their laws, policies and banning the broadcast of live political shows, according to Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), an independent organization supporting the media and press freedom in Afghanistan. The AFJC said the Taliban instructed media managers during a meeting onRead More...

Afghan Taliban Shuts Down London Embassy

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty September 27, 2024 The Afghan Embassy in London closed its doors as scheduled on September 27 after staff members were fired by the country’s de facto Taliban rulers looking to break ties with diplomats who had remained loya
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Afghan Taliban Shuts Down London Embassy

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty September 27, 2024 The Afghan Embassy in London closed its doors as scheduled on September 27 after staff members were fired by the country’s de facto Taliban rulers looking to break ties with diplomats who had remained loyal to the ousted government. The staff announced on September 8 that the moveRead More...

McCaul names 15 senior US officials responsible for ‘Disastrous’ Afghanistan withdrawal

Khaama: The chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, has named 15 senior U.S. officials responsible for the country’s “disastrous” withdrawal from Afghanistan. McCaul’s list includes President Biden, Vice President Harris
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McCaul names 15 senior US officials responsible for ‘Disastrous’ Afghanistan withdrawal

Khaama: The chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, has named 15 senior U.S. officials responsible for the country’s “disastrous” withdrawal from Afghanistan. McCaul’s list includes President Biden, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Deputy Advisor Jonathan Finer, and other top officials, holding them responsible for the Afghanistan withdrawal. McCaulRead More...

Over 20 Countries Support Plan To Prosecute Taliban At International Court of Justice

Afghanistan International: More than 20 countries supported the decision of Germany, Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands to prosecute the Taliban at the International Court of Justice. These countries announced that they condemn human rights violations in
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Over 20 Countries Support Plan To Prosecute Taliban At International Court of Justice

Afghanistan International: More than 20 countries supported the decision of Germany, Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands to prosecute the Taliban at the International Court of Justice. These countries announced that they condemn human rights violations in Afghanistan, especially gender discrimination against women and girls by the Taliban. The countries said that they do not politicallyRead More...

Taliban formally seek invitation to Russia’s BRICS summit

Ayaz Gul VOA News September 25, 2024 ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban confirmed Wednesday that they have formally sought to join the upcoming Russia-hosted summit of the BRICS intergovernmental group of major emerging economies. The leaders of th
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Taliban formally seek invitation to Russia’s BRICS summit

Ayaz Gul VOA News September 25, 2024 ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban confirmed Wednesday that they have formally sought to join the upcoming Russia-hosted summit of the BRICS intergovernmental group of major emerging economies. The leaders of the 10 members of BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are set to conveneRead More...

‘I Could Be Next’: Afghans Fear For Future After Germany Announces Deportations

Germany deported several dozen Afghans in August — all of them convicted criminals — for the first time since the Taliban takeover in 2021. But the move has fueled panic among Germany’s large Afghan community, many of whom fear they could b
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‘I Could Be Next’: Afghans Fear For Future After Germany Announces Deportations

Germany deported several dozen Afghans in August — all of them convicted criminals — for the first time since the Taliban takeover in 2021. But the move has fueled panic among Germany’s large Afghan community, many of whom fear they could be next as Berlin tightens the country’s asylum policies and anti-immigration parties rise inRead More...

Taliban Leaders Seize, Buy Luxury Homes in Kandahar’s Aino Maina Township

Afghanistan International: Aino Maina, a posh neighbourhood in Kandahar, was previously home to government officials, businessmen, and some “smugglers” during the previous regime. Since the Taliban’s rise to power, it has become a favoured a
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Taliban Leaders Seize, Buy Luxury Homes in Kandahar’s Aino Maina Township

Afghanistan International: Aino Maina, a posh neighbourhood in Kandahar, was previously home to government officials, businessmen, and some “smugglers” during the previous regime. Since the Taliban’s rise to power, it has become a favoured and secure location for Taliban officials, with many of these homes now serving as residences and investment properties for the group’sRead More...

Taliban in Panjshir Begins Second Round of Unlicensed Weapons Collection

Afghanistan International: The Taliban’s police command in Panjshir on Monday announced the start of the second round of the process of collecting unlicensed weapons in the province. Taliban officials in Panjshir announced that no one has the right to k
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Taliban in Panjshir Begins Second Round of Unlicensed Weapons Collection

Afghanistan International: The Taliban’s police command in Panjshir on Monday announced the start of the second round of the process of collecting unlicensed weapons in the province. Taliban officials in Panjshir announced that no one has the right to keep or transfer unregistered weapons. The Taliban-controlled Afghan National Radio (ANA) quoted the group’s police commandRead More...

Examining Zalmay Khalilzad’s Role in the Failure of Afghanistan’s Nation-State Building

8am: Khalilzad is one of the most recognizable figures in Afghanistan’s political landscape over the past four decades, from the Cold War to the disastrous U.S. exit from Afghanistan. However, to better understand and clarify his actions and career, it is n
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Examining Zalmay Khalilzad’s Role in the Failure of Afghanistan’s Nation-State Building

8am: Khalilzad is one of the most recognizable figures in Afghanistan’s political landscape over the past four decades, from the Cold War to the disastrous U.S. exit from Afghanistan. However, to better understand and clarify his actions and career, it is necessary to delve into his life so that readers can gain a clearer pictureRead More...

Former Pakistani envoy to Afghan officials: ‘Should Pakistan harbor your opponents?’

Khaama: A former Pakistani envoy to Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, addressing the Taliban, said, “Do you want us to harbour your opponents in Pakistan and organize attacks against Afghanistan from here?” In an interview with Radio Mashaal, Durrani emphasized
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Former Pakistani envoy to Afghan officials: ‘Should Pakistan harbor your opponents?’

Khaama: A former Pakistani envoy to Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, addressing the Taliban, said, “Do you want us to harbour your opponents in Pakistan and organize attacks against Afghanistan from here?” In an interview with Radio Mashaal, Durrani emphasized that the Taliban must act against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and hand them over to Islamabad. Click hereRead More...

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