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Afghanistan
Kabul Shia Leaders Reject Summons from Taliban Justice Minister
DID Press: Prominent Shia leaders in Kabul have refused to appear before Taliban Justice Minister Abdul Hakim Sharaee after he summoned them for questioning following their public criticism of his policies toward Afghanistan’s Shia community. Sources familiar with the matter…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Says It Seeks Peace, Not War, With Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said Islamabad does not want a war or conflict with Afghanistan, while accusing the Taliban of supporting the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and describing the issue as the biggest obstacle to improving relations between…
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Afghanistan
UN Rights Expert Calls for Immediate Release of Six Women’s Rights Workers
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has expressed concern over the Taliban’s detention of six employees of the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation in Kabul and called for their immediate…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Face Criticism as Shia Parties Warn Over Property Seizure
DID Press: Two Afghan Shia political groups have criticized the Taliban over what they describe as growing religious and civil restrictions and warned against the seizure of properties, particularly the Omid Sabz Township in western Kabul. The Supreme Council of…
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Afghanistan
India Criticizes Pakistan Army Remarks on Kabul–New Delhi Relations
DID Press: India has criticized recent remarks by a Pakistani military spokesperson regarding ties between Kabul and New Delhi, describing them as a reflection of Islamabad’s “insecurity and concerns” over growing cooperation between India and Afghanistan. Pakistan Army spokesperson Ahmed…
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Afghanistan
Ariana: Indian Permit Delays Disrupt Kabul–Delhi Flights
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national carrier, Ariana Afghan Airlines, says no Afghan airline has yet obtained new authorization from Indian aviation authorities to operate flights to India, resulting in disruptions on the Kabul–Delhi route. In a statement, Ariana said several of…
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Afghanistan
Passengers Report Hours of Delays on Kabul–Herat Flights
DID Press: Passengers on the Kabul–Herat route have criticized repeated flight delays, saying they were left stranded for hours at Kabul’s airport despite paying high ticket prices, as repeated schedule changes and poor communication disrupted their travel plans. According to…
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Taliban Orders Full Evacuation of Kabul’s ‘Omid-e Sabz’ Township by Thursday
DID Press: Local sources in western Kabul say the Taliban’s Ministry of Justice has ordered the immediate evacuation of the Omid-e Sabz residential township, giving residents and business owners until Thursday to vacate their homes and shops. According to local…
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Iraq Opens 15,000 Arbaeen Visa Quota for Afghan Pilgrims
DID Press: Registration has begun for Afghan pilgrims seeking to attend this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage after Iraq activated a quota of 15,000 pilgrimage visa authorizations, with applications being processed through authorized travel agencies and the Iranian Embassy’s online system. According…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Recalls Kabul Envoy for Security Consultations
DID Press: Pakistan has recalled its ambassador to Kabul for security consultations, according to a report by The Nation, as Islamabad assesses recent political and security developments in Afghanistan, including the latest fighting in Badakhshan and its potential implications for…
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