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Russia Offers to Mediate Between Afghanistan and Pakistan
DID Press: Russia has said it is ready to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan if formally requested by both sides, as tensions between the two countries remain a focus of regional diplomacy. Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Presidential Representative for Afghanistan,…
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Salafi Calls for Jihad Against Yemen Draw Egyptian Analyst’s Criticism
DID Press: Egyptian writer and political analyst Sameh Askar has criticized what he described as the “political exploitation of Islamic sanctities,” saying some Salafi currents are calling on their followers to wage “jihad” against Yemen by citing sectarian differences and…
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CSTO Warns of Worsening Military-Political Situation in Its Area of Responsibility
DID Press: The secretary general of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has warned that the military-political situation in the organization’s area of responsibility is deteriorating and that the risk of conflict in border areas is increasing. Talatbek Masadykov, secretary…
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More Than 1,350 Saudi Airstrikes and Missile Attacks Reported in Recent Yemen War
DID Press: Sources close to Sanaa forces say Saudi fighter jets carried out 94 air and missile strikes on various parts of Yemen over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of attacks since the start of the latest…
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Taiz Reportedly on the Verge of Falling to Ansarullah
DID Press: Arta Moeini, director of the U.S. Institute for Diplomacy and Peace, has said that Yemen’s strategic city of Taiz is reportedly on the verge of falling to Ansarullah, despite its strategic importance and heavy Saudi airstrikes. In a…
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Former Pakistani Senator Proposes Seven-Nation Coalition to Address Afghan Security Challenges
DID Press: Former Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed has proposed a seven-country regional framework to address security challenges and cross-border instability linked to Afghanistan. Speaking at the International Conference on Afghanistan’s Situation and Path to Peace in Islamabad, Sayed proposed…
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Iran Calls for Stronger “Resistance” Defense Belt From Afghanistan to Lebanon
DID Press: Esmail Qaani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force, has called for greater unity among the various fronts of the so-called “Axis of Resistance,” following the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq. Qaani said U.S. and…
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Muslim World Should Seek Strategic Independence, Not a New Patron
DID Press: The developments of recent years indicate that the security and political order of the Middle East is undergoing significant change. From the consequences of the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation and the wars surrounding Palestine to the direct confrontation between…
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Azerbaijan Restricts Religious Dress in Schools Under Revised Secularism Rules
DID Press: Azerbaijan has amended regulations governing uniforms in state schools, banning clothing elements deemed incompatible with the “principle of secularism in public education” and the uniformity of school attire. Although the revised rules do not explicitly mention the hijab,…
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Jewish Education Expands in Baku as Restrictions on Shiite Activities Draw Attention
DID Press: As a Jewish educational program at a school in Baku expands and the number of students enrolled in the program surpasses 100, the policies of the government of Azerbaijan toward religious activities have once again drawn attention. The…
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