Afghanistan
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Media Violations Rise as Number of Active Outlets Declines in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has reported more than 110 recorded media violations over the past year, even as independent assessments indicate a sharp decline in the number of functioning media outlets across Afghanistan amid tightening restrictions.…
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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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First 5G Internet Trial Launched in Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced the launch of a pilot 5G internet service in Kabul, marking the first experimental deployment of next-generation connectivity in the country. According to a statement from the ministry, the initiative…
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Iran, Taliban Emphasize Expansion of Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Officials from Iran and Taliban have held talks in Tehran, stressing the need to streamline diplomatic processes, remove existing obstacles, and expand cooperation in economic and cultural fields. In line with ongoing diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Kabul,…
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Afghanistan, Hangzhou Chamber Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment signed a cooperation memorandum with the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce following a working visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and commercial relations. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the…
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Kabul Municipality: Buildings Up to 30 stories Are Permitted Under Urban Plans
DID Press: Kabul Municipality has announced that residents are allowed to construct buildings of up to 30 stories in line with approved urban regulations and master plans, rejecting claims that construction above three floors has been banned. A spokesperson for…
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Russia Warns Afghanistan Instability Poses Major Regional Security Threat
DID Press: Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has stated that the ongoing instability in Afghanistan continues to be a key source of terrorist threats and transnational crime across the region. Speaking at a meeting of defense ministers of the Shanghai…
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Iraq Detains Afghan Migrants Over Illegal Status, Raising Prison Conditions Concerns
DID Press: Several Afghan migrants in Iraq have reported to media outlets that Afghan nationals working in the country have recently been detained and imprisoned due to lack of legal documentation, amid growing concerns over detention conditions. According to these…
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