Independence Day
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Flag War: August 19 and the Struggle Over National Identity
DID Press: Afghanistan’s August 19 Independence Day has long represented a historic milestone associated with independence, modernization and national identity. But five years after the Taliban’s return to power, the national occasion has become part of a broader contest over…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Leaders Hail “Strong Islamic System” and Nationwide Security on Independence Day
DID Press: Senior Taliban officials marked Afghanistan’s 107th Independence Day by portraying the group’s government as a strong Islamic system capable of maintaining nationwide security, while calling for national unity and an end to armed opposition. Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin…
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Afghanistan
Abdullah Calls for National Unity on Afghanistan’s Independence Day
DID Press: Former Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation Chairman Abdullah Abdullah has called for greater unity and solidarity among Afghans in a message marking the 107th anniversary of the country’s independence. Abdullah congratulated the people of Afghanistan on Independence…
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Afghanistan
Karzai: Afghanistan’s Independence Requires Peace, Unity and Education
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said lasting national independence depends on sustainable peace, social cohesion and equal access to education for girls and boys. In a message marking Afghanistan’s Independence Day, Karzai said an educated human resource can…
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Government
100 Killed in US Independence Day Shootings
DID Press: At least 100 people have been killed and 340 others injured in shootings during the three-day Independence Day celebrations across the United States, according to the non-profit Gun Violence Archive. The organization said in a post on X…
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Environment
Extreme Heat Disrupts US Independence Day Celebrations
DID Press: An unprecedented heatwave sweeping across the United States has forced the cancellation or scaling back of Independence Day events in several cities, as extreme temperatures continue to affect millions of people. The US has been experiencing one of…
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Afghanistan
Karzai Stresses Education, Unity on Independence Day
DID Press: Afghanistan Former President Hamid Karzai congratulated the nation on Independence Day, emphasizing that national unity and public education are vital to preserving the country’s freedom. Karzai said independence remains secure only when citizens are educated and act together…
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