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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Internet Shutdown Sparks Communications Crisis and Human Rights Concerns
DID Press: A nationwide internet and telecommunications blackout in Afghanistan has raised serious concerns over access to vital information, essential services, and public safety. The shutdown has deeply disrupted everyday life and affected critical sectors including humanitarian response, education, media,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Shake-up: Sirajuddin Haqqani Reportedly Removed as Interior Minister Amid Internal Rifts
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the powerful Taliban figure and acting interior minister, has reportedly been removed from his post and reassigned as governor of Khost province, amid unconfirmed reports of internal tensions and clashes within the group. According to a…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Consulate Staff in Bonn Resign Over Taliban Appointment
DID Press: The acting head and entire staff of the Afghanistan Consulate General in Bonn, Germany, have collectively resigned in protest over the German government’s decision to hand over consular authority to diplomats representing the Taliban administration. In a video…
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Government
Trump Unveils 20-Point Plan to End Gaza War and Rebuild the Strip
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has released a comprehensive 20-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Gaza and facilitating the reconstruction of the besieged territory. The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages by…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Imposes Temporary Internet Shutdown for Online Monitoring
DID Press: A nationwide internet outage in Afghanistan has been described as a temporary measure aimed at enhancing oversight of the digital space and monitoring telecommunications operators, according to local media reports. The move, which sparked widespread concern among citizens,…
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Afghanistan
Poll: Snapback Mechanism Poses Economic Pressure on Iran-Afghanistan Trade
DID Press: The potential reactivation of the UN snapback mechanism could exert significant economic pressure on Iran and Afghanistan, according to a recent online survey conducted by DID Press. The findings suggest varying opinions on the scale and duration of…
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Afghanistan
New Delhi Reaffirms Commitment to Chabahar Project Despite US Pressure
DID Press: Despite new U.S. sanctions and cancellation of sanction waivers, India continues to move forward with the development and management of Iran’s Chabahar Port. Even as new U.S. sanctions against Iran take effect and previous exemptions are withdrawn, India…
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Afghanistan
Taliban–US Deal Secures Release of Key Guantanamo Prisoner
DID Press: In its latest diplomatic success, Taliban has reportedly persuaded the CIA to alter its stance on Mohammad Rahim al-Afghani, one of Guantanamo Bay’s most high-profile detainees. After months of negotiations between Taliban representatives and U.S. officials, Mohammad Rahim…
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Government
Economic Sanctions: Modern Face of Atomic Bomb
DID Press: Economic sanctions in today’s world represent a modernized form of historical city sieges. In pre-modern times, before the invention of fighter jets and weapons of mass destruction, wars often targeted cities directly. The defeated population would retreat behind…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Opponents Gather in Islamabad to Explore Peaceful Solutions
DID Press: A two-day meeting of political opponents of the Taliban government, titled “Regional Dialogue: Toward Unity and Trust”, began on Monday in Islamabad. The gathering, jointly organized by Women for Afghanistan and the South Asia Strategic Stability Institute, aims…
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