Afghanistan
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Karzai: Afghans Weary of War, Seek Peace and Representative Government
DID Press: Hamid Karzai, former president of Afghanistan, said in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel that the absence of a large-scale public resistance against the Taliban reflects the deep exhaustion of the Afghan population after four decades…
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Kabul and Dushanbe Stress Acceleration of CASA-1000 Project
DID Press: Officials from Kabul and Dushanbe reaffirmed their commitment to speeding up implementation of the regional CASA-1000 power project during a recent meeting in Dushanbe. During the talks, Abdul Haq Hamkar, head of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, called for…
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Mohaqiq’s Remarks on Durand Line: Pragmatism vs National Sensitivities
DID Press: Recent comments by Muhammad Mohaqiq on accepting the Durand Line as an internationally recognized reality have revived one of the most sensitive and long-standing issues in Afghanistan’s political discourse. From a realist political perspective, Mohaqiq’s argument is grounded…
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Taliban: Exiled Opposition Has No Support Inside Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban Ministry of Borders, Ethnicities and Tribes says political opponents living abroad have no public support inside the country and their efforts to influence the domestic political landscape are ineffective. Noorullah Noori made the remarks during a gathering…
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Taliban Orders Nationwide Relaxation of Construction Restrictions Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban Prime Minister’s Office has instructed all central and provincial departments to allow citizens to resume construction activities nationwide, provided they present valid religious and customary documentation. According to the directive, residents will be permitted to carry out…
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Over 6,000 Afghan Migrants Deported from Pakistan
DID Press: Taliban High Commission for Migrant Affairs has reported that 6,148 Afghan migrants have been deported from Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan through the border crossings of Torkham and Spin Boldak. According to the commission, these individuals were detained…
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4.2M People in Afghanistan Expected to Need Emergency Shelter in 2026
DID Press: UN human settlements agency UN-Habitat has warned of a deepening housing crisis in Afghanistan, estimating that 4.2 million people will require emergency shelter and non-food assistance in 2026. In its latest statement, UN-Habitat highlighted that the scale of…
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Taliban Delegation Requests Russian Support to Control Foot-and-Mouth Disease
DID Press: A delegation from Taliban’s Ministry of Agriculture has requested assistance from Russia to secure vaccines for controlling foot-and-mouth disease, according to reports. During a visit to Moscow, the delegation held discussions on veterinary and agricultural monitoring systems and…
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Mohaqiq: Durand Line Is Afghanistan’s Official Border
DID Press: Afghan political figure Mohammad Mohaqiq, head of the Islamic Unity Party of the People of Afghanistan and member of the High Council of Resistance, has stated that he recognizes the Durand Line as the official border between Afghanistan…
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Uruzgan Dried Fruit Traders Warn of Market and Cold Storage Shortages
DID Press: Traders of dried fruits in Afghanistan’s southern Uruzgan Province say the lack of proper markets and standard cold storage facilities is creating serious challenges for their businesses. According to local traders, the absence of structured sales markets and…
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