Taliban Turn To Ex-US Advisers To Secure Foreign Aid
A document obtained by Afghanistan International shows Taliban authorities ordered the health ministry to hire a former US adviser to help secure international aid.
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Militants Using Afghan Soil Will Be Eliminated, Says Pak President
Pakistan’s president said recent military operations against militant groups have produced significant results and warned that those supporting terrorism would be “eliminated”.
Taliban Not Meeting Beijing’s Demands On Uyghur Militants, Says Chinese Researcher
A Chinese researcher said the Taliban are unwilling to fully meet Beijing’s demands regarding the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, highlighting ongoing security concerns in Afghanistan.
Pak Warns Of Terror Threat From Afghanistan To Russia, Central Asia
Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia warned that militant groups operating from Afghanistan pose a growing threat not only to the region but also to Russia.
Operations In Afghanistan Part Of Anti-Terror Policy, Says Pakistan
Pakistan’s foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, says Islamabad is taking a firm approach to combating what it calls terrorism, including operations linked to Afghanistan.
Afghan Women Must Be Included In Decision-Making, Says France's Envoy
France’s ambassador for human rights said Afghan women must be included in all decision-making processes and that Paris rejects any dialogue with the Taliban.
Fight Against Taliban Not Over Despite Eid Pause, Says Pakistan
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said “Operation Ghazab lil Haq” has been temporarily suspended for Eid al-Fitr but will resume.
Afghan Returnees Face Urgent Humanitarian Needs, Says UN
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says that amid escalating tensions in Iran, thousands of Afghans are returning to Afghanistan.
Taliban Block Shia Eid al-Fitr Prayers In Parts Of Kabul, Say Sources
Local sources told Afghanistan International that the Taliban prevented Shia Muslims from holding Eid al-Fitr prayers in some areas of Kabul.
Iran’s New Leader Offers Mediation In Taliban-Pakistan Conflict
A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, has been published, calling for improved relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Taliban Dismiss Acting Afghan Ambassador to Germany
Afghanistan International has obtained documents showing the Taliban have removed Abdul Baqi Popal, Afghanistan’s acting ambassador to Germany, from his post.
Pakistani Artillery Strikes Continue In Kunar, Says Taliban
The Taliban claim Pakistani artillery strikes have continued in Kunar province despite a temporary ceasefire between the two sides.
US Lawmakers Demand Investigation After Afghan Asylum Seeker Dies In Custody
US lawmakers have called for accountability following the death of an Afghan asylum seeker in immigration detention.
Pakistan Denies Violating Ceasefire With Taliban
Pakistan has rejected Taliban claims that it violated a ceasefire along the border.
Journalist Mehdi Ansari Released From Taliban Custody, Says Afghan Watchdog
Afghanistan Journalists Centre says Afghan journalist Mehdi Ansari has been released from a Taliban prison after completing his sentence.
Taliban ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ Will Not Go Unanswered, Says US
The US State Department says the Taliban are detaining American citizens for political gain and warned the actions will not go unanswered.
Taliban Detains Shia Clerics In Herat Over Eid Dispute
Sources told Afghanistan International that the Taliban have detained several Shia clerics in Herat after they refused to mark Eid al-Fitr on the day declared by the group.
China Welcomes Pakistan-Taliban Ceasefire
China’s foreign ministry says it welcomes a temporary ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban.
Rehab Centre Struck in Kabul Was Under Taliban Interior Ministry, Says UN
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime says it did not support the Omid hospital in Kabul that was destroyed in a Pakistani airstrike, citing its control by the Taliban interior ministry.
Seek Peaceful Resolution With Pakistan, Says Taliban PM
Taliban Prime Minister Mullah Hasan Akhund says he supports dialogue and peaceful solutions to resolve issues with Pakistan.
Bombs & Aircraft Cannot Defeat Us, Says Taliban Leader
The Taliban say their leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, attended Eid al-Fitr prayers at Kandahar’s Eidgah Mosque on Thursday and delivered a speech.
Taliban Cut Telecom Networks In Kandahar During Leader’s Speech
Sources told Afghanistan International that the Taliban temporarily shut down telecommunications networks across Kandahar on Thursday during the presence of their leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, at the Eidgah Mosque.