Security
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Taliban Raid Tamadon TV; Broadcast Halted and Staff Expelled
DID Press: A staff member of Tamadon TV has told DID Press that Taliban forces entered the media outlet with a heavy presence, halted broadcasting, and briefly blocked employees from accessing newsroom departments. No injuries have been reported so far.…
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Kabul’s Chendawol Uprising Marked as Historic Anti-Oppression Movement
DID Press: The anniversary of the Chendawol uprising in Kabul has been commemorated as one of the most significant episodes in the country’s modern history, marking what supporters describe as a major act of resistance against political repression in the…
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Tamadon TV Faces Uncertainty Following Raid by Taliban Forces
DID Press: Reports indicate that forces of the Taliban have raided the headquarters of Tamadon Television in Kabul, raising concerns that the broadcaster could be forced off air during the sensitive period leading up to Tasua and Ashura. According to…
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Iran, US, Qatar and Pakistan Agree Framework for Future Negotiations
DID Press: Technical negotiations involving Iran, United States, Pakistan and Qatar have concluded with an agreement on the structure and mechanisms for future talks, according to Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi. Gharibabadi, who headed the Iranian technical delegation, said…
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Russian Strategic Bombers Complete 16-H Patrol Over Barents, Norwegian Seas
DID Press: Russia has announced that two Tu-160 strategic bombers carried out a 16-hour flight mission over international waters above the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea, underscoring Moscow’s long-range airpower capabilities. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the…
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Belgium Grants Visas to Taliban Delegation for EU Migration Talks
DID Press: Belgium has issued visas to five members of a Taliban delegation, enabling them to attend a migration-related meeting in Brussels, marking the first participation of Taliban representatives in an event hosted by the European Union. Belgian authorities said…
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Media Watchdog Warns of Rising Security Threats against Media, Journalists in Kabul
DID Press: An Afghan media support organization raised serious concerns over a growing wave of security threats targeting independent media outlets and journalists in capital Kabul, warning that reporters risk becoming direct targets amid escalating political and border tensions. In…
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Pakistan Says It Participates in Iran–US Technical Talks in Switzerland
DID Press: Ishaq Dar has said that a delegation from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry is present at the venue of talks between Iran and United States in Switzerland, taking part in “technical-level expert discussions” with both sides. In a post on…
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Bennett: EU Talks with Taliban in Brussels Would “Insult Afghans”
DID Press: UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has warned that any engagement between the European Union and the Taliban in Brussels would be a “serious insult” to the Afghan people. Bennett expressed…
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UN Warns Water and Sanitation Crisis Threatens 16M Afghans
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has warned that millions of people in Afghanistan will face severe shortages of safe drinking water and sanitation services this year, highlighting a deepening humanitarian crisis. According to OCHA’s latest…
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