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Afghanistan
UN Reports Continued Killings and Arbitrary Arrests by Taliban
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says the Taliban continued to carry out killings, arbitrary arrests, and torture of former Afghan security personnel between April and June 2026, while also expanding the use of public floggings, according to…
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Taliban: Security Threats Are Under Control Amid Rising Clashes
DID Press: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has sought to reassure the public following recent clashes in northeastern Afghanistan, saying Taliban forces are capable of containing security threats and that residents should not be concerned. Speaking on Tuesday during the second…
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UN: Nearly 500 Afghan Civilians Killed in Border Clashes with Pakistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says nearly 500 Afghan civilians were killed and more than 1,200 others injured in border hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan from October through the end of June, according to its latest human…
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Freedom Front Claims Taliban Offensive Repelled in Badakhshan
DID Press: Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) says its fighters repelled multiple Taliban attacks in Zebak district of Badakhshan province before launching a counteroffensive that forced Taliban forces to retreat, as fighting in the area entered its second consecutive week. In…
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Taliban Detain American Citizen Over Alleged Christian Proselytizing
DID Press: Taliban security forces have detained a 44-year-old U.S. citizen in Mazar-i-Sharif, accusing him of promoting Christianity and engaging in alleged missionary activities, according to local reports. The detainee has been identified as Todd Adam Baker, who was reportedly…
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Taliban Urges Afghan Investors Abroad to Return Home
DID Press: Taliban has called on Afghan business owners and investors living abroad to relocate their capital and investment activities to Afghanistan, offering a package of incentives aimed at encouraging private investment and boosting domestic production. In a statement, the…
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Armed Attack Kills Tribal Elder and Nephew in Afghanistan’s Nimroz
DID Press: An armed attack by unidentified gunmen in Zaranj city, the capital of Nimroz province, has killed a tribal elder and his nephew, while leaving two others injured, according to the provincial police command. Police officials said the incident…
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Afghanistan Launches Boxing Coaching and Refereeing Seminar
DID Press: A two-day boxing coaching and refereeing seminar has opened in Kabul, bringing together 60 coaches and referees from the capital and several provinces to strengthen technical standards and improve the quality of officiating and coaching in the sport.…
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Afghanistan Consulate in Mashhad Issues Guidance for Traders in Iran
DID Press: Afghanistan Consulate in Mashhad has announced that the transfer of commercial goods and personal business assets belonging to Afghan migrants to Afghanistan will only be permitted after registration, approval by the relevant committee, and completion of all legal…
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Turkey Detains 12 Afghan Migrants Over Illegal Entry
DID Press: Turkish authorities have detained 12 Afghan nationals in southeastern Şırnak Province on charges of illegal entry, while two Turkish citizens were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a migrant-smuggling network. According to Turkish officials, the operation was carried…
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