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Afghanistan
Germany Expands Afghan Deportations Beyond Criminal Cases
DID Press: German authorities have reportedly expanded the scope of deportations of Afghan nationals, with media reports indicating that for the first time in years, Afghans without criminal records are also being included in the process. German newspaper Die Tageszeitung…
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Bangladeshi Diplomat Named New UN Envoy for Afghanistan
DID Press: A diplomatic source has confirmed the appointment of Rababa Fatima as the new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). According to the report, Fatima will…
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Baradar Urges Global Focus on Afghanistan Development Projects
DID Press: Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s acting deputy prime minister for economic affairs, has called on the United Nations and international organizations to focus more of their assistance on development projects in Afghanistan. Baradar said development-focused support should prioritize…
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India, Taliban Agree to Launch Joint Agriculture Working Group
DID Press: Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Ataullah Omari have agreed to establish a joint working group to develop a long-term roadmap for agricultural and livestock cooperation between India and Afghanistan. According to India’s Ministry of Agriculture, the agreement was reached…
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Hekmatyar’s Son: Taliban Uses Religion to Marginalize Women
DID Press: Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar has accused the Taliban of using religious interpretations to justify the exclusion of women from public life, arguing that the group’s policies reflect an extremist reading of Islam rather than mainstream Islamic teachings. In a post…
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WHO: Funding Crisis Shuts 150 Health Centers in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that a severe funding shortfall has forced the closure or suspension of 150 health facilities across Afghanistan, putting access to essential healthcare for 14.4 million people at serious risk. According to the WHO,…
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Haqqani, UNHCR Discuss Support for Afghan Refugees
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, met with UN refugee officials to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees and ways to strengthen cooperation on humanitarian assistance and support for returnees. According to a statement from the Taliban’s…
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Karzai Condemns Continued Ban on Afghan Girls’ University Entrance Exam
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has expressed regret over the continued exclusion of girls from the national university entrance exam (Kankor), stressing that Afghanistan’s development depends on the educational participation of both girls and boys. Karzai made the…
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Islam Qala Port Development Plan Finalized and Signed
DID Press: Local Taliban officials in Herat Province have announced the finalization and signing of a detailed development plan for the Islam Qala Port, aimed at improving infrastructure, organizing trade facilities, and expanding transport services at the key border crossing…
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Taliban, UN Official Discuss Support for Afghan Returnees
DID Press: Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, met with a senior United Nations official to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees, humanitarian and development assistance for returnees, and ways to strengthen future cooperation. During…
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