Taliban official removed in Kandahar amid internal rift
The dispute escalated after Fazli blocked Musa’s attempt to cultivate approximately 1,500 jeribs (roughly 300 hectares) in the district.
Taliban Internal Rift
Politics
As Iran-Israel conflict escalates, Taliban weigh fallout for Afghanistan: Sources
Taliban have publicly condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, describing them as a violation of Iranian sovereignty.
Immigration
Bennett urges protection for Afghan refugees in Iran amid regional tensions
Bennett expressed concern about the deteriorating security environment, noting that many Afghans in Iran fear for their safety.
Politics
UN Security Council to discuss next phase of Doha Process
The working groups will focus on narcotics control and private sector development
Taliban Internal Rift
Haqqani acknowledges internal rifts are delaying infrastructure projects
Haqqani stressed that efforts to construct new roads and public buildings remain part of the administration’s agenda.
Immigration
Amnesty urges Pakistan to halt deportations of Afghan refugees
IOM figures show that since April 2025, more than 226,000 Afghan nationals have returned to Afghanistan.
Politics
Britain appoints Richard Lindsay as special envoy for Afghanistan
A senior career diplomat, Lindsay has served as deputy director general for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Foreign Office since.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Teachers say Taliban rules, resource shortages are crippling classrooms
Educators said Taliban are not only imposing strict rules on what students wear but also heavily policing teachers' appearance.
Security
Taliban units leave district in Badakhshan amid poppy crop protests: Sources
Following the withdrawal, local residents set fire to five tractors belonging to the Taliban.
Immigration
On World Refugee Day, EU reaffirms support for displaced Afghans
The EU mission in Afghanistan said it was providing aid to refugees, returnees and internally displaced people.