Afghanistan
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UK Parliament Sets Final Hearing Dates on Afghan Data Breach Investigation
DID Press: UK Parliament Defense Committee has announced the dates for its final public hearings as part of its investigation into the disclosure of sensitive information related to Afghan nationals who worked with British forces. The sessions mark the concluding…
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American Citizen Freed Without Deal With Taliban, Says Trump Envoy
DID Press: Adam Boehler, special envoy for hostage affairs under Donald Trump, said the release of detained American citizen Dennis Coyle was secured without any financial payment, prisoner exchange, or political concession to the Taliban. In a statement posted on…
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Over 400 Afghan Migrants Released from Pakistani Prisons, Return Home
DID Press: More than 400 Afghan migrants detained in Pakistan have been released and returned to Afghanistan during the current week, according to the Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. Officials said a total of 426 individuals re-entered Afghanistan through…
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Taliban Says It Did Not Initiate Conflict, Denies Crossing into Pakistan
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban administration, stated that the group did not initiate the current hostilities and has not violated Pakistani territory, emphasizing that Taliban forces remain in a defensive posture. Speaking in response to calls from…
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UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Truce and Civilian Protection in Afghanistan
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, urged both Taliban and Pakistan to agree on a permanent ceasefire and ensure the protection of civilians amid ongoing clashes. Bennett emphasized the importance of upholding international law,…
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Taliban Confirms Torkham Crossing Will Remain Closed on March 25
DID Press: Obaidullah Aqaab Farooqi, spokesperson for the Taliban’s General Directorate of Border Police, stated that reports about reopening the Torkham Border Crossing on March 25 are “false and baseless.” The crossing will remain closed. Earlier, some Pakistani sources had…
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Taliban: Pakistani Mortar Fire Kills 2 Civilians in Kunar
DID Press: Taliban officials in Afghanistan’s Kunar province reported that Pakistani forces fired 85 mortar rounds over the past 24 hours into Kunar’s center and the districts of Sarkano, Manwara, and Nari. According to the Taliban, at least two civilians…
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UN Report: Urban Women in Afghanistan Face Widening Gender Inequality
DID Press: A new report by UN-Habitat reveals that rapid urbanization in Afghanistan has not reduced gender disparities; instead, informal urban settlements show a dramatic increase in inequality. Based on data collected between 2023 and 2025 from cities including Kabul,…
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Tashkent Hosts “Made in Afghanistan 2026” Expo to Boost Regional Trade
DID Press: Tashkent is hosting the international “Made in Afghanistan – Tashkent 2026” exhibition from March 25 to 28, a major trade event bringing together around 120 Afghan business representatives aimed at strengthening economic and commercial ties between Afghanistan and…
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Pakistani and Afghan Clerics Call for Truce Extension Until Eid al-Adha
DID Press: A group of religious scholars from Pakistan and Afghanistan has jointly called for extending the temporary ceasefire declared during Eid al-Fitr until Eid al-Adha, aiming to ensure a peaceful environment for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage season. The request…
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