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Nationwide Internet Shutdown Deepens Afghanistan’s Digital Isolation and Economic Crisis
DID Press: A new survey conducted by DID Press reveals that a majority of Afghanistan citizens view the Taliban government’s decision to cut off nationwide internet access as a serious threat to freedom of expression, the economy, and education. More…
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Deadly Blast in Quetta: Pakistan Blames TTP and India
DID Press: A powerful suicide bombing in the Pakistani city of Quetta has left at least 10 people dead and 32 injured, with several victims in critical condition. In the aftermath, the Pakistani government has blamed the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)…
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Nabil Warns: Internet Blackout a Tool for Taliban Power Consolidation
DID Press: Former Afghan intelligence chief Rahmatullah Nabil has warned that the nationwide internet and telecom shutdown is not merely a technical issue but part of the Taliban’s broader strategy to suppress freedoms and entrench their control over the country.…
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Hekmatyar to Taliban: People Must Have a Say in Their Future
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of Afghanistan’s Hezb-e Islami party, has sharply criticized the Taliban’s governing style, calling for greater public participation in determining the country’s political future. In a post shared on his official social media account, Hekmatyar emphasized…
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Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Backs Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza
DID Press: Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 20-point plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza, describing it as a significant step toward achieving lasting peace between Israel and…
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Internet Shutdown Disrupts Afghanistan Airports, Strands Passengers Abroad
DID Press: Afghanistan’s nationwide internet and telecommunications blackout has disrupted airport operations across the country, causing widespread flight delays and leaving Afghan travelers stranded at international airports, including in Dubai. On Tuesday, Afghan passengers at Dubai International Airport reported that…
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Europe Enters “New Phase” of Confrontation with Russia
DID Press: European leaders say the continent has entered a new stage of confrontation with Russia, as rhetoric between Moscow and the West continues to escalate. In response, senior Russian officials dismissed the prospect of full-scale war, citing Europe’s lack…
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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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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 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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