Afghanistan
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French, German Intelligence Seeking Access to Taliban Leadership
DID Press: French and German intelligence agencies have reportedly increased their presence in Afghanistan over the past year in an effort to recruit sources within the leadership ranks of the Taliban. According to reports, the DGSE and BND — which…
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Iran Ready to Expand Scientific Cooperation with Afghanistan
DID Press: Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Kabul, Dr. Sayed Rouhullah Hussaini, announced Tehran’s readiness to expand scientific and educational cooperation with Afghanistan during the closing ceremony of the National Science Olympiad held by the Ministry of Education. Hussaini highlighted the…
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UN Rapporteur Warns of Taliban Repression against Women, Minorities
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights, has warned of widespread violations against women, girls, and ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, describing the situation as “systematic and deliberate.” Since the Taliban’s return to power, women…
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China-Taliban-India Triangle Raises Concerns in Pakistan
DID Press: Diplomatic contacts between the Taliban government and India, along with a growing partnership with China, have created a new regional triangle that is raising concerns in Pakistan. Experts describe this development as one of the most complex dynamics…
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Atmar: Political Alignment Offers ‘Historic Opportunity’ for Peace in Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Afghan FM Hanif Atmar has hailed the recent agreement among three major political factions in Afghanistan, describing it as “a significant step during this sensitive period in the country’s history.” He said the alignment marks the beginning…
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Trump Declares Permanent Ban on Migrants from ‘3rd World’ Countries
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has once again taken a hardline stance on immigration, announcing that he has permanently halted the admission of migrants from what he referred to as “Third World” countries. In a speech to his supporters,…
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Afghanistan Opposition Forms National Unity Bloc to Chart Political Future
DID Press: Amid one of the most sensitive periods in contemporary Afghanistan history, the “National Unity of Political Parties and Movements” virtual meeting has once again captured the attention of the public, regional observers, and international analysts. The gathering brought…
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Germany Faces Rising Pressure to Relocate Afghans Stranded in Pakistan
DID Press: Pressure on the German federal government has intensified sharply after more than 250 human rights and civil society organizations urged Berlin to relocate Afghan nationals stranded in Pakistan before the end of the year. The groups — including…
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Afghan Opposition Forms New Consensus
DID Press: A broad spectrum of Afghan political parties and movements and jihadist groups formed a new consensus in a meeting which draw extensive reactions from media outlets and analysts. Many view it as the largest political consensus in recent…
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After Washington Shooting, Afghan Migrants Face Increased ICE Detentions
DID Press: Following November 26 shooting of two National Guard members in Washington by a recently arrived Afghan refugee, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified detentions of Afghan nationals, raising widespread concern among families and migrant communities. The…
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