Security
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Pakistan Army Spokesman Mocks Taliban as Tensions Escalate
DID Press: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has sharply criticized the Taliban, comparing the group to “children” and saying Islamabad has ample time to confront militant threats amid rising tensions between the two sides. Speaking at a press conference, Chaudhry said the…
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Shocking Accounts by Afghan Migrants of Torture and Violence by Turkish Border Guards
DIDPress: A number of Afghan migrants claim that Turkish border guard forces have severely beaten and tortured them at the Iran-Turkey border. A number of Afghan migrants claim to have been subjected to torture and violent treatment by Turkish border guard…
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Pakistan Welcomes Tribal Peace Agreements in Bajaur and Kunar
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has welcomed two recent agreements between tribal elders from Afghanistan and Pakistan aimed at establishing a ceasefire and reopening cross-border routes. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said in a weekly press briefing…
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Richard Bennett: Afghan Diaspora to Play Key Role in Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: Richard Bennett has called on Afghans living abroad to remain hopeful and actively contribute to shaping the country’s future, saying the diaspora will play a decisive role in Afghanistan’s long-term direction. Speaking at a special session on Afghanistan…
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Maria Sultan Remarks Spark Debate Over Psychological Warfare in Region
DID Press: Recent comments by Pakistani strategic analyst Maria Sultan regarding the possible “loss of Afghanistan’s geography” have triggered wide debate across Afghan and regional political circles, with many observers viewing the remarks not merely as a personal assessment, but…
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Mass Deportation of Afghan Migrants Reported in Tajikistan
DID Press: Media reports from Tajikistan say that between 200 and 250 Afghan migrants have been expelled from their homes in the Sughd region and transferred to an undisclosed location following the arrest of an Afghan national accused of killing…
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Taliban Urges Regional States to Invite Afghanistan to Key Intl Meetings
DID Press: Suhail Shaheen called on regional countries to invite Afghanistan to major regional and international meetings, saying the country should be represented in discussions affecting its people. Speaking to media outlets, Shaheen said the Taliban administration is the “ruling…
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Afghanistan, Russia Explore Joint Investment in Pharmaceutical Sector
DID Press: A delegation from Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health has held talks in Moscow focused on expanding pharmaceutical cooperation and exploring joint investment opportunities with Russian partners. The delegation, led by Hamdullah Zahid, met with Afghanistan’s ambassador to Russia…
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Afghanistan’s Maternal Death Crisis Deepens as Health System Nears Collapse
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that Afghanistan is facing one of the most alarming maternal mortality crises globally, with one pregnant woman dying every hour from largely preventable complications. According to the latest WHO report, the country’s maternal…
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WSJ: Trump’s Hormuz Plan Exposed Limits of US Strategy
DID Press: The Wall Street Journal reported that Donald Trump’s so-called “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz failed to weaken Iran’s control over the vital maritime corridor, instead exposing the limits of Washington’s ability to reshape regional dynamics. According…
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