Taliban cabinet meeting in Kandahar discussed preventing organized protests: Sources
A meeting chaired by Taliban leader Akhundzada reportedly focused on domestic unrest, among other topics.
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Ex-Taliban commander sentenced to 42 years in US prison on terrorism charges
Haji Najibullah admitted to hostage-taking and supporting attacks that killed American troops and Afghan civilians during the Taliban insurgency.
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Neumann warns Taliban invitation to Brussels would undermine EU’s credibility
Neumann said hosting Taliban representatives for migration talks risks legitimizing a government accused of systematically violating women's rights.
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US urges UN to condemn Taliban’s sheltering of terrorist groups
At the Security Council, a senior US diplomat also denounced the Taliban's detention of Americans, treatment of women and girls,.
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EU picks Nicola Bellomo to lead mission in Afghanistan
The nomination was unveiled this week as part of a broader diplomatic reshuffle announced by Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign.
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Sources: Afghanistan embassy in Kuwait comes under Taliban control
Sources said Taliban appointed one of their diplomats as first secretary at the embassy two years ago.
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Taliban FM claims no opposition groups operate in Afghanistan
Muttaqi also dismissed reports of internal divisions within the Taliban and said their diplomatic and economic ties with other countries.
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Afghanistan’s UN envoy elected vice president of General Assembly
Faiq welcomed the appointment and said Afghanistan looked forward to working closely with the president-elect.
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Security Council split over references to Taliban ahead of UNAMA vote
The dispute centers on the term “de facto authorities,” a formulation regularly used in UN reports on Afghanistan after Taliban.
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Over 80 rights groups urge EU to reject Taliban visit to Brussels
Rights groups warn that engagement with Taliban could legitimize a government accused of widespread human rights abuses.