Peace
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Afghanistan
Taliban Leader: Afghanistan Seeks Peaceful Relations, Not Confrontation
DID Press: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has said Afghanistan has no hostile intentions toward neighboring countries and seeks peace, reconciliation and mutual understanding, in remarks seen as an indirect reference to recent tensions with Pakistan. In a newly released, undated…
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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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Afghanistan
Taliban Minister Warns Against Return to Cycle of War in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban minister for borders, tribes and ethnic affairs has warned that the country should not be dragged back into a cycle of war and insecurity, urging opponents of the group to choose peace and cooperation instead of…
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Afghanistan
Karzai: Afghans Must End Four Decades of War and Suffering
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has called on Afghans to leave behind four decades of war and suffering, saying the time has come for reconciliation, coexistence and rebuilding the country. In an interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera,…
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Afghanistan
Former Afghan Lawmaker Condemns Imposing War on Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Afghan parliamentarian Kamal Naser Osuli has condemned the continuation of armed conflict in Afghanistan, describing the imposition of war on the country as a crime and warning that prolonged violence continues to undermine the nation’s future. In…
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Government
Pope Leo XIV Urges Return to Diplomacy as Middle East Tensions Escalate
DID Press: Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in the Middle East, urging all parties to end hostilities and return to diplomacy amid growing concerns over the humanitarian consequences of the escalating conflict. In a message posted…
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Afghanistan
Karzai: Afghans Weary of War, Seek Peace and Representative Government
DID Press: Hamid Karzai, former president of Afghanistan, said in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel that the absence of a large-scale public resistance against the Taliban reflects the deep exhaustion of the Afghan population after four decades…
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Afghanistan
Pak–Afghan Peace Jirga to Be Held in Peshawar
DID Press: A joint peace jirga between Pakistan and Afghanistan is scheduled for March 31 in Peshawar, aiming to establish a common framework for peace, stability, and dialogue amid rising border tensions. According to Arbab Shehzad Khan, head of Aspire-Khyber…
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Government
UN Chief Issues Nowruz Message Calling for Peace and Global Solidarity
DID Press: António Guterres, head of the United Nations, said in a message marking Nowruz that the festival’s message carries special significance amid current global tensions and uncertainty. Guterres highlighted the ancient celebration’s role in promoting unity, describing Nowruz as…
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Government
Peace Possible Only With Guarantees and War Reparations, Says Iran
DID Press: Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran, has said that ending the ongoing regional conflict will only be possible if Iran’s legitimate rights are recognized, damages caused by the war are compensated, and firm international guarantees are provided to prevent…
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