Afghanistan
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UN Says Alleged Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 13 Afghan Civilians, Including 11 Children
DID Press: UN expressed deep concern over civilian casualties in eastern Afghanistan, reporting that alleged Pakistani airstrikes in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika have killed at least 13 civilians, including 11 children. The UN said the reported strikes…
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Herat Crackdown on Women’s Dress Sparks Religious and Legal Backlash
DID Press: Reports from Afghanistan’s western province of Herat indicate that the current authorities’ morality enforcement department has begun detaining and harassing women wearing hijab styles that do not include the chadari or chador-namaz. The development has triggered strong criticism…
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Pakistan Reports Deal on Stranded Trucks, Taliban Yet to Confirm
DID Press: Pakistani media have reported that an agreement has been reached to facilitate the return of Pakistani trucks stranded in Afghanistan, although the arrangement has not yet been officially confirmed by Taliban authorities. According to the reports, the understanding…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Informal Dialogue Round Held in Istanbul
DID Press: A second round of informal dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been held in Istanbul, bringing together participants from both countries in an effort to strengthen mutual understanding and build confidence amid ongoing regional challenges. According to IHH…
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Russia Pushes to Revive SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group
DID Press: Russia has renewed its call for the revival of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)-Afghanistan Contact Group, arguing that the mechanism remains an important platform for coordinating regional engagement with Afghanistan. According to Russian officials, Bakhtiyor Khakimov said the…
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EU Lawmakers Describe Restrictions on Afghan Women as Gender Apartheid
DID Press: Two members of the European Parliament have called for urgent international action over the treatment of women in Afghanistan, describing current conditions under Taliban rule as a form of “gender apartheid” and warning of the systematic exclusion of…
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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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