Over 70,000 Affected By Recent Floods In Afghanistan, Says UN
The United Nation says recent devastating floods in Afghanistan have affected more than 70,000 people, destroying homes and disrupting access to basic services.
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EU & Pakistan Envoys Discuss Terrorism Threats Linked To Afghanistan
Pakistan envoy and the EU special envoys for Afghanistan discussed terrorism-related threats and the region’s political and security outlook, Pakistan envoy said.
Taliban Ministers Express Concern Over Possible Military Attack
Noor Mohammad Haqqani, Taliban Deputy Minister for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice said the group does not seek war but would respond to any attack on Afghanistan, as another minister stressed efforts to strengthen both military and civilian sectors.
Taliban Foreign Minister Defends Government’s Ethnic Representation
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s foreign minister, claimed in Kabul that different ethnic groups are represented in the administration, ensuring balance. He said that the group pursues a balanced foreign policy without favouring one country over another.
Pakistan-Taliban Tensions Delaying Projects In Afghanistan, Says Kabulov
Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s presidential envoy for Afghanistan, says tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban are delaying regional projects in Afghanistan involving Moscow, and have further weakened the region’s fragile security.
Three Dead In Pakistan After Rocket Fired From Afghanistan
Pakistani security sources said a mortar fired from Afghanistan struck a house in Bajaur on Wednesday, killing at least three people, including two children and a woman.
Students Arrested In Herat As Taliban Enforce Dress Code
Local sources in Herat say Taliban Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice police raided Herat University on Wednesday morning, detaining more than 20 students and taking them to an unknown location.
Taliban Detains 13 Ex-Military Personnel In Herat, Says Sources
Local sources in Herat say Taliban forces have detained 13 former members of Afghanistan’s previous security forces, with no explanation given for the arrests.
IOM Delivers Emergency Aid To Over 2,300 Flood-Hit Families In Afghanistan
The International Organization for Migration has provided emergency assistance to more than 2,300 flood-affected families in Afghanistan, including tents and non-food items distributed across several regions.
Kunar & Nuristan Elders Turn To Pakistan For Security Support
Sources told Afghanistan International that tribal elders in Kunar and Nuristan sought assistance from Pakistan to ensure their security. Elders confirmed the Taliban had no role in the new agreement reached in Chitral.
Pakistan Urges Nuristan Elders To Deny TTP Safe Haven
Local elders in Nuristan and Nari district of Kunar say the Taliban played no role in a recent agreement with Pakistani forces in Chitral, which led to the reopening of key routes after weeks of closure.
India Delivers 13 Tones Of TB Vaccines & Medical Aid To Afghanistan
India has delivered 13 tones of vaccines and medical supplies to Afghanistan to support child immunisation against tuberculosis, its foreign ministry spokesman said, in cooperation with WHO and UNICEF.
Protesters In Herat Call For Probe Into Deadly Attack On Shia Worshippers
Hundreds of people marched in Herat to protest the attack on Shia civilians, calling for protection of religious sites, freedom of belief and action against extremist ideology.
Taliban Spokesperson Calls UN Sanctions ‘Clear Injustice’
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has criticised the UN’s updated sanctions on its officials as unreasonable and ineffective, calling their continuation a clear injustice against Afghans.
Three Dead & Four Injured In Baghlan Shooting
Taliban police in Baghlan say three people were killed and four injured in an attack inside a mosque in Khwaja district, during evening prayers on Monday.
UN Updates Sanctions Information On Four Taliban Officials
The UN Security Council sanctions committee has updated information on four Taliban officials on its sanctions list, including Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund and Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
Protests Erupt In Herat After Deadly Attack On Shiite Worshippers
Hundreds of people marched in Herat on Tuesday during the funeral of victims killed in a recent attack on Shiite worshippers, according to videos obtained by Afghanistan International.
Local Elders Broker Deal To Reopen Roads In Nuristan
Local sources say roads to Barg-e Matal and Kamdesh in Nuristan reopened on Monday after a jirga with elders from Nuristan and Chitral, alongside an agreement for Taliban and Pakistani forces to halt fire.
New Pakistani Artillery Strike Hits Kunar, Says Locals
Local sources say Pakistani forces carried out mortar strikes on Asadabad in Kunar on Monday evening, April 13, forcing residents to flee their homes.
More Than 12 Million Children To Receive Polio Vaccine In Afghanistan
Taliban health officials say a nationwide polio vaccination campaign has begun with international partners, aiming to reach about 12 million children under five across Afghanistan.
Taliban Governor Prevents Protest Over Herat Killings
Sources say the Taliban governor of Herat, Noor Ahmad Islamjar, has blocked a planned protest march by Shia residents following a deadly attack on civilians in the province.
China Establishes New Administrative Unit Near Afghan Border
China has created a new administrative unit called “Xinling” in Xinjiang near the Afghan border and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, aiming to boost security along the Wakhan Corridor and curb Uighur militant infiltration.