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Privacy at Risk: Taliban Orders Mandatory Access to User Data
DID Press: Taliban’s supreme leader has directed the Ministry of Communications to secure formal guarantees ensuring that Afghanistan users’ information and communications are made available to the group’s security agencies. Experts warn the move can severely restrict freedom of expression and…
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Internet Shutdown in Balkh Causes Major Disruptions to Banking System
DID Press: suspension of Wi-Fi services in five Afghanistan provinces, including Balkh, has triggered serious problems in the banking and financial sector. In response, Taliban’s provincial governor in Balkh has exempted banks from internet restrictions. Local sources reported that the…
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Historic Step in Afghanistan: First Population Census to Begin after 40 Years
DID Press: Head of Afghanistan’s National Statistics and Information Authority under Taliban caretaker government announced the launch of a nationwide population census and door-to-door household listing for the first time in more than four decades, aimed at providing accurate demographic…
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UN Strongly Criticizes Restrictions on Female Aid Workers in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres described restrictions imposed by Afghanistan’s Taliban caretaker government on female aid workers as “unbearable and damaging,” warning that such measures will worsen the humanitarian crisis in earthquake-affected areas. Speaking at a press briefing in…
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UN Inquiry Committee: Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza
DID Press: United Nations inquiry committee has officially reported that Israel, in the course of its attacks on the Gaza Strip, has committed acts of genocide. The report, based on field evidence and statements from Israeli officials, highlights an apparent…
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European Commission to Impose New Sanctions on Israel
DID Press: In response to the escalation of Israel’s aggression against Gaza, the European Union plans to impose sanctions on the regime, suspending certain bilateral trade agreements. Reuters, quoting Paula Pinho, spokesperson for the European Commission, reported: “Tomorrow, the Commissioners…
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Taliban Dismiss Trump’s Drug Claims as ‘Out of Touch’
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has officially rejected recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the country’s failure to curb narcotics production, calling his statements uninformed and inaccurate. Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Taliban government, said Trump’s claims…
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Luxembourg Recognizes State of Palestine amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: Amid worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Luxembourg has announced its formal recognition of the State of Palestine. The decision comes as UN experts warn of a looming economic catastrophe caused by Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza. Recently, UN…
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UNSC to Hold New Meeting on Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Security Council will convene on Wednesday, 17 September, to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan. The session is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Kabul time, with senior UN officials, including the head of the UN Assistance…
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Afghanistan Organic Products Set to Enter Indian Markets
DID Press: An Indian trading company expressed readiness to purchase Afghanistan agricultural products, including saffron, fresh fruits, dried fruits, and medicinal plants, officials said. During a meeting between R.C. International’s chairman and Mawlawi Sadr Azam Usmani, Deputy Minister for Agriculture…
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