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Destroyed Taliban Outposts Along Chaman-Spin Boldak Border, Says Pakistan

Destroyed Taliban Outposts Along Chaman-Spin Boldak Border, Says Pakistan

Security sources in Pakistan told Dawn on Wednesday that its forces destroyed several Afghan Taliban posts and vehicles in Chaman, in response to what they described as cross-border aggression.

Taliban Declare More Than 400 Acres Of Land In Kabul State-Owned

Taliban Declare More Than 400 Acres Of Land In Kabul State-Owned

The Taliban’s justice ministry says a land recovery commission has identified more than 415 acres of land in Kabul’s District 16 as state property, with a court ordering the plots be handed over for restitution.

Civilians Harmed In Pakistan Strikes On Kunar, Says UN

Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General said at least seven people were killed and 79 others, mostly children, injured in Pakistani strikes in Kunar, warning continued fighting is putting vulnerable communities at greater risk.

EU Denies Plans For Talks With Taliban

European Commission spokesperson, Markus Lammert said the European Commission does not confirm plans to host Taliban officials in Brussels or invite them, adding that only technical contacts continue over returns.

Taliban Issued Statement On Pakistan After Approval by Pak Embassy, Say Sources

Taliban Issued Statement On Pakistan After Approval by Pak Embassy, Say Sources

Sources say a recent Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement on Pakistan was issued after approval by Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul, with the summoning of its ambassador largely symbolic.

UK Urges Afghans With Resettlement Approval to Travel to Third Countries Independently

UK Urges Afghans With Resettlement Approval to Travel to Third Countries Independently

The UK Ministry of Defence has told Afghan refugees with acceptance letters to find their own way out of Afghanistan, with about 9,000 still awaiting relocation, Luke Pollard said.

Taliban Offers Reciprocal Steps To Reduce Tensions With Pakistan

Taliban Offers Reciprocal Steps To Reduce Tensions With Pakistan

The Taliban said it would take “two steps” towards easing tensions if Pakistan takes one, according to Abdul Wasi, Head of Taliban’s PM Office after talks with Richard Lindsay, UK enovy.

Taliban Interior Minister meets Kabulov & Discusses Security

Taliban Interior Minister meets Kabulov & Discusses Security

Sirajuddin Haqqani, The Taliban interior minister met Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative for Afghanistan in Kabul on Tuesday, as both sides stressed closer cooperation between Russia and the group.

NRF Leader Frames Anti-Taliban Struggle As Religious Duty

NRF Leader Frames Anti-Taliban Struggle As Religious Duty

Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front, said at an event that the “illegitimate rule of the Taliban” must be challenged through civic, field and intellectual efforts, calling the struggle for Afghanistan’s freedom a “religious duty”.

Taliban Summons Pakistan Envoy Over Alleged Kunar Civilian Attacks

Taliban Summons Pakistan Envoy Over Alleged Kunar Civilian Attacks

The Taliban’s foreign ministry says it summoned Pakistan’s chargé d’affaires in Kabul over attacks by Pakistani forces on civilian targets along the border, including a university in Kunar, calling them a violation of Afghan airspace.

UN Confirms Dozens Killed & Injured In Latest Clashes

UN Confirms Dozens Killed & Injured In Latest Clashes

United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan confirmed that dozens of civilians were killed and injured in Monday evening’s attacks on Asadabad in Kunar, without identifying the perpetrator, though local sources blame Pakistan.

Local Residents Report Heavy Pakistani Strikes On Khas Kunar District

Local Residents Report Heavy Pakistani Strikes On Khas Kunar District

Local residents in Kunar told Afghanistan International that Pakistani forces attacked Khas Kunar district with heavy weapons, forcing some civilians to flee their homes in fear of mortar strikes.

Taliban Forces Strike Chaman In Balochistan, Bajaur In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Taliban Forces Strike Chaman In Balochistan, Bajaur In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Sources told Afghanistan International that the Taliban fired mortars from Afghan territory at areas in Chaman and Bajaur in Pakistan overnight, killing at least one person and injuring another.

UN Appoints French Diplomat As Deputy Head Of UNAMA

UN Appoints French Diplomat As Deputy Head Of UNAMA

UN Secretary General, António Guterres, has appointed Bruno Georges Lemarquis as the new Deputy Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, where he will also serve as the UN Humanitarian Coordinator.

Islamabad Rejects Claims Of Strike On Kunar University

Islamabad Rejects Claims Of Strike On Kunar University

Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and broadcasting on Monday denied reports it had attacked Sayed Jamaluddin Afghan University and residential areas in Kunar. The ministry called the claims blatant lies and an attempt to win sympathy and conceal Taliban support for the TTP.

Death Toll from Pakistani Attacks Rises to 7, with 75 Injured

Death Toll from Pakistani Attacks Rises to 7, with 75 Injured

Sources at the Kunar hospital say Pakistani attacks on the Asadabad city and Sarkani District have killed 7 people and injured 75, including women and children.

Taliban, Pakistani Forces Clash Along Kandahar Border, Say Sources

Taliban, Pakistani Forces Clash Along Kandahar Border, Say Sources

Local sources told Afghanistan International that Pakistani forces fired mortars at several villages in Spin Boldak District on Sunday night. Sources say Taliban forces returned fire at Pakistani posts.

Iranian Governor Thanks Taliban For Water Release During Nimruz Visit

Iranian Governor Thanks Taliban For Water Release During Nimruz Visit

Mansour Bijar, the Iranian governor of Sistan and Baluchestan Province visited Nimruz Province in Afghanistan and met Taliban officials, thanking them for releasing water to the Sistan region. He also met the Taliban governor of Nimruz.

Taliban Interior Minister, Chinese Envoy Discuss Bilateral Relations

Taliban Interior Minister, Chinese Envoy Discuss Bilateral Relations

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban interior minister met Zhao Xing, Chinese ambassador in Kabul to discuss bilateral relations, the Taliban’s interior ministry said.

Allegiance To Unseen Leader Was Wrong, Says Ex-Taliban Commander

Allegiance To Unseen Leader Was Wrong, Says Ex-Taliban Commander

Salahuddin Salar, a Tajik commander and former deputy intelligence chief in the Taliban’s defence ministry, says they pledged allegiance “without seeing their leader” and did not fight for “ethnic supremacy”.

Tribal Elders In Kunar Enter Talks To Halt Pakistani Artillery Strikes

Tribal Elders In Kunar Enter Talks To Halt Pakistani Artillery Strikes

Several tribal elders in Kunar say that, following Pakistani artillery attacks and the evacuation of some villages, they have begun talks with elders in Bajaur to find a path towards a permanent ceasefire.

Floods Kill 13 In Afghanistan, Says Taliban

Floods Kill 13 In Afghanistan, Says Taliban

Taliban disaster management authority says at least 13 people have died and nine others were injured in the past 24 hours due to heavy rainfall and flooding across several provinces.