Politics
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Kabul 1992: When History Turned Its Page
DID Press: (April 1992) marks more than a date in Afghanistan’s political calendar; it is widely seen as a decisive turning point that reshaped the country’s trajectory and influenced regional and global dynamics at the end of the Cold War.…
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Haqqani Meets Iran’s Ambassador in Kabul: Security, Border Cooperation Emphasized
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Interior Affairs announced that Sirajuddin Haqqani, acting Interior Minister, has met with Iran’s ambassador to Kabul, Alireza Bikdeli. During the meeting, both sides discussed security cooperation, border management, counter-narcotics efforts, and the strengthening of bilateral…
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Germany Deports Group of Afghan Asylum Seekers to Kabul
DID Press: Government of Germany deported a group of Afghan asylum seekers accused of criminal offenses back to Kabul, as part of its tightened immigration policy. According to German media reports, a charter flight transported several Afghan nationals from Germany…
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From Jihad to Victory: April 28 Marked in Afghanistan’s Historical Memory
DID Press: Afghanistan is observing the 34th anniversary of the collapse of the communist regime on Tuesday, the 8th of Saur (April 28), a landmark event widely regarded as a turning point in the country’s modern history. On this day,…
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UN Warns Afghanistan to Lose 25,000 Women Teachers and Health Workers by 2030
DID Press: UNICEF warned that Afghanistan could lose nearly 25,000 female teachers and healthcare workers by 2030, a development it says would have severe consequences for education, health, and the economy. According to a new UNICEF analysis titled “The Cost…
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Ali Al-Zaydi Appointed Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate
DID Press: Iraqi President Nizar Amidi has officially tasked Ali Al-Zaydi with forming a new government, following a political agreement among factions within the Coordination Framework. The decision came after two days of intensive negotiations among Shia political leaders, reportedly…
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Russia’s Special Envoy Arrives in Kabul for Talks with Taliban Officials
DID Press: Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan affairs, Zamir Kabulov, has arrived in Kabul on an official visit for discussions with Taliban authorities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Kabulov is scheduled to meet with Acting Foreign Minister Amir…
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Taliban Says It Foiled Arms Smuggling from Pakistan into Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s 203rd Mansoori Corps announced that it has prevented the smuggling of weapons and ammunition from Pakistan into Afghanistan during a targeted security operation in Paktia province. According to the corps, the operation was conducted in the Chamkani…
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Tashkent Emphasizes Expansion of Trade Cooperation with Afghanistan
DID Press: President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has called for the expansion of trade relations with Afghanistan, stressing that closer economic cooperation will benefit both sides. Speaking at a meeting with regional governors in Tashkent, Mirziyoyev highlighted good-neighbourly relations and…
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UN Appoints New Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations has announced the appointment of Bruno Georges Lemarquis as Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, as well as Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. He will serve within the framework of the United Nations Assistance Mission…
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