Badakhshan province
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Afghanistan
Taliban Suspends Mining Operations in Badakhshan Pending New Regulations
DID Press: Taliban has suspended operations at part of the mining sector in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan Province while it reviews extraction regulations, citing illegal mining, disorder and the alleged seizure of mineral resources. Zabihullah Mujahid announced that mining activities in…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Commander Admits Civilian Deaths in Badakhshan Protest Crackdown
DID Press: A Taliban commander from Badakhshan has acknowledged that civilians were killed during the suppression of protests in Yaftal-e Paeen district, describing the incident as “tragic” and saying those responsible would have to answer before both the people and…
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Afghanistan
Over 100,000 Jobs Created in Badakhshan Gold Mining Projects
DID Press: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced significant employment opportunities through gold extraction projects in Badakhshan province. According to the ministry, mining operations across six districts are expected to provide both direct and indirect jobs for over 100,000 people.…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Arrest 2 Suspects over Border Drone Attacks in Badakhshan
DID Press: Taliban government arrested two individuals in Badakhshan province on suspicion of involvement in recent deadly cross-border attacks from Afghanistan territory. The assaults, carried out with drones and grenade launched, killed five Chinese nationals and injured five others in…
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