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.
Politics
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.
Media
Amu begins airing Deutsche Welle programs via satellite across Afghanistan
The partnership, announced in a joint statement, is aimed at providing the Afghan people with access to free and uncensored.
Politics
Taliban foreign minister to visit Russia for Moscow-format talks, sources say
The trip is scheduled for Oct. 6 and will include a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign.
Politics
UN grants Taliban foreign minister travel exemption for visit to India
The exemption, cleared on Sept. 30 by the Security Council’s sanctions committee on Afghanistan, permits Muttaqi to travel to India.
Security
Clashes erupt between Taliban, Pakistani forces on border in Kunar
The clashes began around 7 a.m. in the Doklam area of Narai district and continued intermittently, the sources said.
Afghanistan
Sources: Former MP Abbas Ibrahimzada arrested in Uzbekistan
The source added that despite paying more than $350,000 in bail, he has not been released.
Human Rights
UN says Afghanistan internet blackout disrupted aid, rights and air travel
UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said the blackout also hampered the UN mission’s Security Council–mandated work in Kabul.