Afghanistan
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Taliban Launch House-to-House Searches Following Herat Protests
DID Press: Taliban have launched a house-to-house operation in Herat to identify and detain protesters following demonstrations over the arrest of women, according to local sources, who also reported intensified inspections of residents’ mobile phones. Sources said Taliban forces began…
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Iran Envoy Attends Memorial Ceremony for Grand Ayatollah Fayyad in Kabul
DID Press: Alireza Bikdeli attended a memorial ceremony in Kabul marking the passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, expressing condolences on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Bikdeli participated in the condolence gathering and signed the memorial book,…
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Herat Under Extremism Pressure as Crackdown on Women Deepens
DID Press: The city of Herat in western Afghanistan has witnessed a sharp escalation in tensions following recent protests and reports of forceful measures against demonstrators opposing the detention of women, raising broader concerns about governance and civil liberties. Recent…
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Russia Warns of 20 Active Terrorist Groups Operating in Afghanistan
DID Press: Russia has issued a fresh warning over the security situation in Afghanistan, saying the country remains a significant source of instability and a growing threat to regional security due to the continued presence of numerous militant organizations. According…
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India Reaffirms Commitment to Afghanistan’s Development and Education
DID Press: Randhir Jaiswal has reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Afghanistan, saying development and education remain key priorities in New Delhi’s engagement with the Afghan people. Speaking on India’s policy toward Afghanistan, Jaiswal said New Delhi’s approach remains unchanged and…
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Heavy Taliban Security Presence Reported in Herat’s Jebrail District
DID Press: Local sources in western Afghanistan say a heightened Taliban security deployment in Herat’s Jebrail district has disrupted daily life and increased tensions among residents. According to local reports, Taliban authorities intensified security measures across the district on Wednesday,…
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Afghanistan, Pakistan Reach Maldives Jubilee Diamond Cup Final
DID Press: Afghanistan and Pakistan have secured places in the final of the 2026 Jubilee Diamond Cup in the Maldives after advancing from the group stage of the four-nation tournament. Pakistan topped the standings unbeaten, while Afghanistan finished second to…
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Afghanistan Reports Deadly Pakistani Airstrikes Near Border Provinces
DID Press: Taliban authorities and local sources say Pakistani military aircraft carried out overnight strikes in the eastern provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika, leaving at least 13 people dead and 14 others injured, according to Taliban officials. The reported…
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Afghan Diplomatic Missions Condemn Crackdown on Herat Protesters
DID Press: The Coordination Council of Afghanistan’s Diplomatic and Consular Missions has strongly condemned the reported suppression of peaceful protests by women in Herat, describing the actions as a serious violation of human rights and calling for the immediate and…
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UN Rights Expert Calls for Accountability Over Violence Against Herat Protesters
DID Press: Richard Bennett has expressed concern over reports of excessive use of force against protesters in Herat and called for accountability for those responsible for acts of violence. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Bennett said the…
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