Armed Groups
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Afghanistan
Ashraf Ghani Urges Pakistan to Choose Between Friendship and Hostility with Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has urged Pakistan to clarify its position towards Afghanistan, calling on Islamabad to choose between friendship and hostility and end what he described as its dual policy towards the country. Ghani said the…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Warns Taliban of “Surprise” From Regional and Global Forces
DID Press: Murtaza Solangi, spokesperson for the President of Pakistan, has accused the Taliban of providing safe havens, training and logistical support to armed groups in Afghanistan, warning that continued support could trigger a response from regional and global forces.…
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Afghanistan
Freedom Front Claims 2 Taliban Members Killed in Kabul Checkpoint Attack
DID Press: Afghanistan Freedom Front said its fighters attacked a Taliban checkpoint in Kabul’s Sarai-e-Shomali area on Wednesday evening, killing two Taliban members and wounding two others. According to a statement by the group, the attack took place at around…
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Afghanistan
Kandahar Residents Raise Concerns Over Rising Insecurity
DID Press: Some residents of Kandahar say the growing presence of armed individuals in civilian clothing and the establishment of checkpoints across the city have increased public concerns over security. Residents told DID Press that distinguishing Taliban security forces from…
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Afghanistan
CSTO Says Afghanistan-Linked Security Threats Remain Top Concern in Central Asia
DID Press: The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has stated that threats originating from armed groups in northern border areas of Afghanistan remain the primary security challenge in Central Asia. Victor Vasiliev, chairman of the CSTO Permanent Council, said during…
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Afghanistan
Tensions Escalate Between Taliban Leadership and Northern Commander
DID Press: Reports indicate escalating tensions between the Taliban leadership and Mullah Jumaa Khan Fateh, a influential commander in Badakhshan, with internal disagreements now reaching a critical stage. According to the reports, multiple rounds of talks between the commander and…
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Afghanistan
Drone Strikes and Escalating Air Activity Raise Security Concerns in Ghazni
DID Press: Residents in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province report a surge in unidentified drone activity and multiple airstrikes in urban areas, intensifying security concerns and heightening public anxiety in recent days. Local sources say several explosions were recorded in different parts…
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Afghanistan
EU Raises Concern Over Armed Groups, Women’s Rights Restrictions in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union says concerns have grown over the continued presence of armed groups and tightening restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan, following a five-day visit to Kabul by Gilles Bertrand. During meetings with Taliban authorities, Bertrand…
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Government
Iraq on Alert after Israel Shares Sensitive Intelligence about Armed Groups
DID Press: Baghdad has entered a heightened state of alert following reports that Israel has transferred highly sensitive intelligence on armed groups in Iraq, raising concerns about the possibility of military action. According to a report by Asharq Al-Awsat, Iraqi…
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