Taliban leader’s close aide missing from Interior Ministry leadership meeting
KABUL, Afghanistan — In recently released photographs from a leadership meeting at the Taliban-run Ministry of Interior, chaired by Sirajuddin.
Taliban Internal Rift
Afghanistan
Kenyan media: Ex-MP Zahir Qadeer detained in Nairobi at US request
His family has confirmed his arrest but provided no further details.
Immigration
Taliban, UN mission and aid groups hold meeting on migrants and IDPS
The meeting was co-chaired by the ministry and UNAMA.
Politics
Trump’s political appointee on Afghanistan comes from Afghan royal dynasty
WASHINGTON — President Trump has appointed Mary Kabir-Seraj Bischoping as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Afghanistan, marking his first.
Politics
Trump appoints Mary Kabir-Seraj Bischoping as US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Afghanistan
This marks Trump’s first political appointee for Afghanistan.
Politics
Pakistan invites Taliban foreign minister to Islamabad amid migrant tensions
Muttaqi also called for enhanced cooperation from Pakistan in counterterrorism efforts.
Media
Second Afghan journalist detained in Islamabad amid migration crackdown
The arrests come amid Pakistan’s renewed campaign to expel Afghan migrants.
Immigration
Former Afghan soldier dies by suicide in Pakistan, sources say
The man, identified as Osman, was originally from the Khwaja Ghar district of Takhar Province
Immigration
At least 27,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan in a week, figures show
The figures show that between 3,000 to 5,000 people entered the country daily.
Taliban Internal Rift
Taliban’s Siraj Haqqani returns to Interior Ministry after 37 days
The ministry released photographs showing Haqqani alongside senior Taliban officials.