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Former Karzai Aide Accuses Lindsey Graham of Backing War Policies in Afghanistan
DID Press: Abdul Karim Khorram, former chief of staff to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, has criticized the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, describing him as a supporter of military-focused policies during the American intervention in Afghanistan. In a statement responding…
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Afghanistan Shias Demand Reopening of Seminary and Tamadon TV
DID Press: Shia worshippers across several Afghan provinces have signed a petition calling for the reopening of the Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary and the resumption of broadcasts by Tamadon TV, following continued restrictions on the two institutions. According to reports, the…
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Afghanistan’s Population Reaches 37.2M, Official Estimates Show
DID Press: Afghanistan’s population is estimated to have reached 37.2 million people in 2026, according to figures released by the General State Intelligence and Analysis (GSIA). The latest estimates show that men make up 51 percent of the country’s population,…
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Calls Grow to Reopen Khatam al-Nabiyyin and Tamadon TV
DID Press: Shia Friday prayer leaders and worshippers in several Afghan provinces have called on the Taliban authorities to allow the reopening of the Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary and Tamadon TV, both of which were suspended nearly three weeks ago. Petitions…
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Afghanistan, India Hold 4th Joint Coordination Committee Meeting
DID Press: Afghanistan and India held the fourth meeting of their Joint Coordination Committee on Thursday (9 July), with officials from both sides reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations. The meeting was co-chaired by M. Anand Prakash, head of…
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Bangladeshi Diplomat Named New UN Envoy for Afghanistan
DID Press: A diplomatic source has confirmed the appointment of Rababa Fatima as the new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). According to the report, Fatima will…
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Kabul Seeks Expanded UN Support for Returning Afghan Migrants
DID Press: Taliban officials have called for expanded development cooperation from the United Nations to support the settlement, employment, and livelihood improvement of Afghan migrants returning to the country. The Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs said acting Foreign Minister Amir…
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UN Officials Urge Engagement With Afghanistan, Call for Inclusive Government
DID Press: Senior United Nations officials have warned that Western countries should maintain engagement and cooperation with Afghanistan to prevent a return to instability, stressing that ignoring the country could have consequences beyond its borders. Barham Salih and Alexander De…
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Haqqani: Afghans Still Face Serious Barriers to Healthcare Access
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the interior minister of the Taliban-led administration, has said that people in Afghanistan continue to face significant challenges in accessing healthcare services, stressing the need for stronger international support. According to the Ministry of Interior, Haqqani…
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Top UN Officials Visit Afghanistan to Assess Humanitarian Needs
DID Press: Senior United Nations officials have arrived in Afghanistan to assess the humanitarian situation, with a focus on returnees, community resilience, and strengthening development and relief cooperation. According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, Acting Deputy Minister Abdulrahman…
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