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Afghanistan
Poll: 89% Say Taliban’s ‘Preachers Law’ Violates Religious Freedom
DID Press: A new poll conducted by DID News Agency shows that an overwhelming majority of respondents view the Taliban’s so-called “Preachers Law” as a violation of religious freedoms in Afghanistan. According to the survey results, 89% of participants described…
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Taliban Leader Approves Afghanistan’s 1405 Budget
DID Press: Hibatullah Akhundzada has approved Afghanistan’s national budget for the 1405 fiscal year, according to sources close to the Taliban administration, with reports indicating salary increases for parts of the public sector. Sources say the budget was finalized following…
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UN Expert Raises Concerns Over Taliban ‘Preachers Law’
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has expressed concern over the newly enacted “Preachers Law” by the Taliban, warning it may discriminate against non-Hanafi religious groups. In a recent statement, Bennett said the…
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Afghanistan Stuck Near Bottom of Global Press Freedom Index
DID Press: A new report by Reporters Without Borders shows that Afghanistan remains ranked 175th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, underscoring the ongoing crisis facing independent media under Taliban rule. According to the report,…
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FIFA Recognizes Afghanistan Women’s National Team for Intl Competition
DID Press: FIFA has officially confirmed that Afghan women footballers are now eligible to compete as the formal representatives of Afghanistan in international tournaments. The decision was made in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation and underscores FIFA’s commitment to…
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Media Violations Rise as Number of Active Outlets Declines in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has reported more than 110 recorded media violations over the past year, even as independent assessments indicate a sharp decline in the number of functioning media outlets across Afghanistan amid tightening restrictions.…
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Taliban Offers ‘Two Steps’ Toward De-Escalation if Pakistan Moves First
DID Press: Taliban has signaled readiness to take additional steps to ease tensions with Pakistan, stating it would make “two positive moves” if Islamabad initiates de-escalation. The position was expressed by Abdul Wasi during a meeting with Richard Lindsay, where…
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Taliban Clergy Law Seen as Move Toward Sectarian Monopoly in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s newly issued “Preachers Law” has sparked concern among analysts, as it restricts religious preaching activities to followers of Hanafi jurisprudence, signaling what critics describe as an institutional effort to consolidate a sectarian monopoly within Afghanistan’s governance structure.…
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First 5G Internet Trial Launched in Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced the launch of a pilot 5G internet service in Kabul, marking the first experimental deployment of next-generation connectivity in the country. According to a statement from the ministry, the initiative…
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Afghanistan, Hangzhou Chamber Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment signed a cooperation memorandum with the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce following a working visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and commercial relations. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the…
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