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Afghanistan
Former UK Personnel Break Silence on Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan
DID Press: Two British witnesses have told the UK’s public inquiry into alleged misconduct by British special forces in Afghanistan that Afghan civilians were unlawfully killed and detainees mistreated during military operations, expressing regret for remaining silent for years about…
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Pakistan Arrests Karachi Attack Suspect, Alleges Afghan-Based Plot
DID Press: Pakistani police say they have arrested Qari Bashir, also known as Qari Habib, whom authorities describe as the alleged mastermind behind last month’s deadly attack on a Pakistan Rangers compound in Karachi. Officials also claimed the attackers had…
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Haqqani Meets Families of Victims of Pakistani Strike in Paktia
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, met families of victims of a recent Pakistani military strike in Samkani district of Paktia province, expressing condolences and reaffirming support for those affected. According to a statement issued by the…
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Taliban Says Juma Khan Fateh Remains Loyal, May Be Moved to Kabul
DID Press: Taliban Chief of Army Staff Fasihuddin Fitrat has rejected reports of a major dispute between Juma Khan Fateh and the Taliban leadership, saying the commander remains part of the group and may be transferred to Kabul. Speaking in…
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US Strike on Chabahar Port Raises New Risks for Afghanistan’s Trade
DID Press: Damage to infrastructure at Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port following reported US strikes has heightened concerns over Afghanistan’s access to regional trade routes, with analysts warning that prolonged disruption could affect the country’s foreign trade. According to reports, the…
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Baloch Activist Alleges Afghan Ex-Forces Joined Pakistan Military Actions
DID Press: A Baloch political activist has alleged that some former Afghan government security personnel are participating alongside Pakistani forces in military operations in Balochistan, a claim that has not been independently verified by international sources. Mehrang Baloch, head of…
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Afghanistan, Iran Expand Talks on Consular and Border Cooperation
DID Press: Afghanistan and Iran have discussed expanding consular services, strengthening bilateral relations and improving coordination on border issues during a meeting between officials from both sides. Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban administration’s foreign minister, met with Vahid Jalalzadeh, Iran’s…
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Pakistan Returns 2.59M Afghan Migrants Under Deportation Campaign
DID Press: Pakistani authorities say approximately 2.59 million Afghan nationals have been returned to Afghanistan since the launch of the country’s deportation campaign in 2023, adding that the removal of undocumented migrants will continue. Officials from Pakistan’s Punjab province said…
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Taliban Reject UN Population Estimate for Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s National Statistics and Information Authority under the Taliban has rejected the United Nations’ estimate of the country’s population, claiming international agencies inflate the figures to attract humanitarian funding. The authority estimates Afghanistan’s population at 37.2 million, compared…
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Afghanistan Envoy to UN Warns Lack of Justice Threatens Civilian Security
DID Press: Nasir Ahmad Faiq has warned that the collapse of justice and accountability mechanisms in Afghanistan has fueled violence and placed civilians at greater risk. Writing on X on Monday, Faiq said that following the Taliban’s takeover, the erosion…
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