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Afghanistan
UN Security Council to Hold Session on Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Security Council will hold a session focused on Afghanistan in September. During the meeting, Roza Otunbayeva, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Head of UNAMA, will present her latest and last report on the country to…
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Afghanistan’s “Death Roads” and Countless Victims of Fatal Accidents
DID Press: Poor condition of Afghanistan’s roads, combined with insufficient oversight of passenger transport companies, has created a deadly cycle of accidents, turning the nation’s highways into virtual graveyards for travelers. The recent tragedy on Kabul–Kandahar highway, which killed 25…
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Former Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce Chief Returns to Kabul
DID Press: former head of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and a prominent figure in international economic institutions returned to Kabul after an extended stay in Germany, facilitated through a liaison commission with Afghanistani personalities. Azarakhsh Hafizi, who previously held membership…
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SCO: Caretaker Government Must Enable Inclusive Political Participation
DID Press: Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) emphasized that establishing an inclusive government with representatives from all ethnic and political groups is essential for achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan amid ongoing security and social challenges. Speaking ahead of the…
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Pakistan Declines to Comment on Drone Strikes in Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM M. Ishaq Dar evaded a question about reported Pakistani drone strikes in Afghanistan’s Khost and Nangarhar provinces during a press conference in Islamabad. Dar did not provide details regarding the operations or possible…
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92% of Afghanistan People Support Girls’ Education
DID Press: A recent UN survey reveals that an overwhelming majority of Afghanistan – both men and women across urban and rural areas – strongly support education for girls. According to UN Women, findings from a nationwide survey show that…
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Afghanistan’s Future Not Include Those Who Deprived Its People, says Khalilzad
DID Press: Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. special envoy on Afghanistan peace process, recently issued a pointed warning: those responsible for depriving Afghanistan people of opportunities over the past two decades must not include in the country’s future. His comments, delivered…
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Acting Defense Minister Mujahid Urges De-escalation with Pakistan
DID Press: Acting Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob Mujahid underlined that continued tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are detrimental to both countries, urging constructive solutions to de-escalate the situation and restore normal neighborly relations. Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Acting Defense Minister, said…
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Afghanistan Announces 23-Man Squad for CAFA 2025
DID Press: Afghanistan Football Federation named its 23-player squad for the upcoming Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Championship 2025, where the Lions of Khorasan will face Iran in their opening Group B fixture. Group B features four teams: Afghanistan, Iran,…
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Muttaqi: Caretaker Government’s Services Surpass 20 Years of US Achievements
DID Press: Acting government’s foreign minister claimed the group has delivered services in a short period of governance that, according to him, were not provided by the US and its allies over the past two decades. Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting…
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