Afghanistan
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan in Hunger Crisis; Farmers Battle to Sustain Poppy Cultivation
DIDPress: The Print reported that despite billions of dollars invested in the fight against narcotics, poppy cultivation persists, with groups like the Mujahideen, the Taliban, and criminal organizations exploiting it for financial and military power. In northern Afghanistan, particularly in…
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White House Accuses Taliban of Diverting Humanitarian Aid from Afghanistan People
DIDPress: White House released a report accusing Afghanistan’s caretaker government of obstructing U.S. financial and humanitarian aid from reaching the Afghanistan people, saying Taliban are diverting these resources for their own benefit. American officials claim to have evidence that the…
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Ban on Persian Language in Offices Untrue, says Caretaker Government
DIDPress: Spokesperson of Afghanistan’s acting Interior Ministry denied reports alleging a ban on the use of Persian (Dari) in official correspondence. Abdul Matin Qane dismissed circulating claims—attributed to Sirajuddin Haqqani—that administrative communications must be conducted exclusively in Pashto. “The Interior…
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Return of Migrants: Economic Challenge or Opportunity?
A recent poll conducted by DID Press News Agency highlights public concerns about pressure on the labor market and public services. Following the increasing trend of migrant returns, DID Press News Agency has published the results of an online poll…
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Shutdown of CARE Office: End of US Commitment to Afghanistani Refugees
DIDPress: Staff dismissal at the U.S. office coordinating the resettlement of Afghanistani refugees has sparked intense backlash. The U.S. State Department has shuttered the Coordinator for Afghanistan Relocation Efforts (CARE) office as part of a new structural overhaul, terminating dozens…
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Karzai’s Covert Mediation for Taliban in Berlin
DIDPress: Hamid Karzai, former Afghanistani president, participated in a confidential meeting in Berlin as an authorized representative of the Taliban’s caretaker government, reported reliable German sources. The closed-door talks took place in the diplomatic setting of the private China Club…
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Afghanistan
Poll: Return of Migrants – Cultural Opportunity or Educational Challenge?
According to the results of a recent poll conducted by Did News Agency, citizens hold diverse and multi-layered views on the effects of migrants returning to Afghanistan. The data reveals that society harbors both concerns and hopes regarding this significant…
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Iran Considering Special Measures for Afghanistani Migrant Elites, Artists, Military Personnel, and Mixed-Status Families
DIDPress: During a visit to Dogharoon border area and discussions with Afghanistani journalists, Zahra Behrouzazar, Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, underlined the importance of preserving the dignity of Afghanistani migrants, giving special attention to elites, artists, threatened…
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Ishaq Dar: Islamabad’s Efforts Failed to Rebuild Ties with Kabul
DIDPress: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy PM said despite repeated efforts by Islamabad, formal diplomatic relations with Afghanistan have not been restored since 2021, and talks with the Taliban have so far yielded no tangible results in rebuilding mutual trust.…
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Afghan Handwoven Carpets Shine in China’s Booming Market
DIDPress: China’s Xinhua News Agency highlighted the growing popularity of Afghan handwoven carpets, noting their increasing presence not just in private homes but also in Chinese restaurants. At the 9th China-South Asia Expo held in Kunming, capital of southwest China’s…
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