Sources: Muttaqi gets ‘special directives’ from Taliban leader ahead of India, Russia visits
The United Nations Security Council has granted Muttaqi a temporary travel exemption to visit India.
Politics
Human Rights
Rights group: Iran executed 9 Afghan nationals in September
The group said in a report that the executions took place in September and included a husband and wife.
Media
Amnesty calls for immediate release of Mahdi Ansari from Taliban custody
In a statement, Amnesty said the Taliban must end what it described as an “organized campaign” against Ansari and other.
Immigration
Thousands of Afghans deported daily from Iran and Pakistan as returns surge
Iranian state media also reported a sharp increase in returns through the Dogharoon border in Khorasan Razavi.
Human Rights
Afghans complain of poor internet quality days after nationwide blackout lifted
Users report frequent dropouts and significantly reduced speeds since the network returned following a 48-hour nationwide shutdown.
Security
Sources: Drones spotted patrolling skies over Kabul
It remains unclear who is operating the drones or why the flights are taking place. Taliban have not commented on.
Politics
India confirms visit of Taliban foreign minister to New Delhi
The announcement came after the U.N. Security Council approved a temporary exemption to its travel ban on Muttaqi.
Security
Sources: Taliban, Pakistani forces clash again in Kunar
The fighting erupted around noon in Dangam district, the sources said. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Security
Sources: Taliban member killed in border clashes with Pakistani forces
The fighting began early Thursday in Narai district and continued intermittently until 8 a.m. Friday, the sources said.
Security
Sources: Mosque imam killed in armed attack in Helmand
The attack took place in the Babaji district, the sources said, identifying the victim as Mawlawi Aqa.