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Afghanistan
Taliban Envoy Says Several Countries Near Recognising Government
DID Press: Taliban’s ambassador to Moscow says several other countries are moving closer to recognising the group’s government following Russia’s decision to formally recognise it. Gul Hassan Hassan said a number of countries are on the verge of recognising the…
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Afghanistan
US Says It Does Not Want Pakistan Targeted by Terrorism
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged Pakistan’s concerns over terrorist attacks originating from Afghan territory, saying Washington does not want Pakistan to become a target of terrorism. Speaking on Saturday at the conclusion of the G20…
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55 Countries Express Concern Over Restrictions on Women and Girls in Afghanistan
DID Press: Spain’s representative to the United Nations, speaking on behalf of 55 UN member and observer states, has expressed concern over restrictions on women’s and girls’ access to education and employment in Afghanistan, calling on the international community to…
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Afghanistan
Mujahid: Pakistan Not Ready to Resolve Tensions with Kabul Through Dialogue
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban government’s chief spokesperson, says Kabul has made its final efforts to resolve tensions with Islamabad through dialogue, but those efforts have so far failed to produce results. In an interview with Radio Hurriyat, Mujahid…
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Türkiye Warns Former Afghan Officials Against Travelling to Pakistan
DID Press: Turkish authorities have reportedly warned several former Afghan military officers and political figures residing in Türkiye against travelling to Pakistan to join armed activities against the Taliban. According to media reports, Turkish officials have told the individuals concerned…
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US Prepares to Deport More Than 150 Afghan Migrants
DID Press: The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to deport more than 150 Afghan nationals from the United States, a move that refugee advocacy groups say could affect family members of former Afghan military personnel who served…
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Planned Deportation of Dozens of Afghans Linked to US Forces Sparks Backlash
DID Press: Dozens of Afghan migrants in the United States, including relatives of people who worked alongside US forces during the American military mission in Afghanistan, are expected to be deported early next week, prompting concern among families, immigration advocates…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan War: Western Failure and London’s Silence 25 Years On
DID Press: As the 25th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Afghanistan approaches, British magazine The Critic has criticised the UK government’s silence over the anniversary, describing the 20-year war as an almost complete failure. The magazine has also warned…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Rejects UN Report on Increase in Drug Cultivation in Afghanistan
DID Press: Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the Taliban-run Ministry of Interior, has rejected a recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), saying it does not accurately reflect the current state of drug cultivation in…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Farmers Return to Opium Poppy as Drought and Poverty Deepen
DID Press: Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan has increased sharply this year, according to the United Nations, amid declining farm incomes, falling crop prices and growing difficulties for rural families in meeting their basic needs. According to a new report…
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