Human Rights
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Taliban Offers ‘Two Steps’ Toward De-Escalation if Pakistan Moves First
DID Press: Taliban has signaled readiness to take additional steps to ease tensions with Pakistan, stating it would make “two positive moves” if Islamabad initiates de-escalation. The position was expressed by Abdul Wasi during a meeting with Richard Lindsay, where…
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Taliban Clergy Law Seen as Move Toward Sectarian Monopoly in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s newly issued “Preachers Law” has sparked concern among analysts, as it restricts religious preaching activities to followers of Hanafi jurisprudence, signaling what critics describe as an institutional effort to consolidate a sectarian monopoly within Afghanistan’s governance structure.…
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US Trial Begins for Suspect in Deadly Kabul Airport Attack
DID Press: A court in US state of Virginia has begun jury proceedings in the case of Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect connected to the deadly Kabul Airport Attack (2021). The case relates to the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul International…
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Trump Under Scrutiny as Ex-FBI Chief James Comey Faces New Legal Accusations
DID Press: US Department of Justice has again brought accusations against former FBI Director James Comey, in a move seen by critics as part of ongoing political pressure linked to Donald Trump against his opponents. The allegation relates to a…
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Russia Calls for Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon at UNSC
DID Press: Russia’s envoy to United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, has urged Israel to withdraw from Lebanon and comply with international obligations, during a meeting of the UN Security Council. Nebenzya criticized Israel’s conduct, accusing it of failing to respect the…
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UK Ends Evacuation Support for Afghan Allies, Shifts Responsibility to Self-Relocation
DID Press: UK’s Ministry of Defense announced that around 9,000 Afghan nationals eligible for relocation to United Kingdom will no longer receive practical assistance to leave Afghanistan and must independently reach a third country to continue their resettlement process, a…
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Afghan Migrants Undermine Attempts to Fuel Iran–Afghanistan Tensions
DID Press: A new commentary by Seyed Ruhollah Hosseini, cultural adviser of the Iran in Afghanistan, examines the role of Afghan migrants in recent social developments and highlights how their conduct helped reduce tensions and counter divisive narratives. The author…
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Spain’s PM: Any Destabilizing Military Action Must Be Condemned
DID Press: Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, has stressed the need to avoid violence, stating that any military action contributing to global instability should be condemned. In a message addressing ongoing international developments, Sánchez emphasized the importance of resolving…
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US Angered by Iran’s Election to NPT Conference Bureau
DID Press: A diplomatic dispute has intensified at UN following the selection of Iran to the bureau of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference. During the session, regional groups nominated 34 candidates for vice-presidential positions, including Iran. Conference President Duong…
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Flood Victims in Ghor Receive No Aid Yet After Severe Damage
DID Press: Local sources in Ghor Province report that recent flooding has destroyed dozens of homes and shops across the districts of Murghab, Al-Farooq, and Charsada. According to reports, more than 100 houses in two districts were partially damaged, while…
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