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Afghanistan
Taliban, UN Stress Support for Afghan Refugees
DID Press: Taliban officials and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have emphasized the need for stronger protection and support for Afghan refugees amid growing concerns over their conditions in neighboring countries. During a meeting in Kabul, Abdul Wasi,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban’s Concentration of Wealth and Power Fuels ‘Tribalization’ of Afghanistan’s Economy
DID Press: Evidence from multiple Afghan provinces suggests the Taliban have systematically restructured the country’s economic and administrative systems to consolidate wealth, employment opportunities, and key revenue streams within networks aligned with the group—largely benefiting members of a particular tribe.…
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Afghanistan
Kabul Signs $46M Deal With Indian Company to Build Quality Control Laboratories
DID Press: Authorities in Kabul have signed a $46 million agreement with an Indian company to establish and equip standardized laboratories across the country’s main trade routes and border crossings. The National Standards and Quality Authority of Afghanistan announced that…
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Taliban Reshuffles Security Leadership Across 3 Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: Taliban leadership has announced a fresh reshuffle of senior security and military officials across Kabul, Ghazni and Herat, in a move seen as part of ongoing efforts to tighten internal control over Afghanistan’s security structure. According to a…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Envoy: ‘Foreign Forces’ Sought to Fuel Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, has claimed that “certain foreign forces” attempted to pit Pakistan and Afghanistan against each other through intelligence activities, financial backing and military guidance, while insisting that tensions between Islamabad and Kabul…
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Afghanistan
UN: Religious Restrictions on Shiites and Minorities in Afghanistan Intensify
DID Press: United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says that restrictions on religious freedom, women’s rights, and civil liberties in Afghanistan have increased during the first quarter of 2026, with Shiite communities facing renewed pressure in several provinces. According…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Shift From Tehran Alignment Toward UAE-Leaning Neutrality
DID Press: After roughly two and a half months of regional escalation and Iran’s consolidation of military and diplomatic leverage, the Taliban’s stance on the unfolding geopolitical crisis has undergone a noticeable adjustment. What initially appeared as a position closer…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Detain Two Hazara Youths, Beaten Shiite Cleric in Kabul
DID Press: Taliban forces detained a Hazara couple on charges of being “non-mahram” and beaten a well-known Shiite cleric after summoning him to Police District 18, reported local sources in capital Kabul. According to the sources, morality enforcement officers of…
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Afghanistan
Why Is the Taliban Silent on Pakistan’s Border Expansion?
DID Press: Taliban government’s notable silence regarding recent Pakistani activities along the Durand Line reflects more than a simple military hesitation. It signals a deeper structural impasse within its governance system and political priorities. Despite decades of declaring the Durand…
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Afghanistan
2 TOLOnews Journalists Detained in Kabul
DID Press: Two journalists working for TOLOnews have reportedly been detained in Kabul, raising renewed concerns over press freedom and the safety of media workers in Afghanistan. According to reports, journalist Mansoor Niazi disappeared last Thursday from Kabul’s District 3,…
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