Afghanistan

US commission says religious minorities in Afghanistan face persecution

The report urges the US Congress to create a P-2 designation for members of religious groups at extreme risk of.

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AFJC reports 136 incidents of media restrictions, violations in Afghanistan over past year

These incidents include 72 threats and 64 arrests of journalists, the report said.

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UNAMA report: Human rights deteriorate in Afghanistan amid violence, educational bans

According to the report, the media landscape shows a mixed picture.

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Initial steps toward agreement with Taliban began during Obama administration: Khalilzad

Khalilzad also testified that there were times he believed the Taliban were using negotiations as a stalling tactic.

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Iran implements border blockade plan with Afghanistan

During a naming ceremony for various facilities, the ground forces commander announced that the budget has been allocated for the.

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Accountability in Afghanistan remains elusive, UN’s Richard Bennett says

Bennett highlighted ongoing human rights violations that continue with impunity.

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U.S. will engage with Taliban if it serves national interests, official says

Patel made the remarks in response to a question about why a U.S. undersecretary was holding talks with the Taliban,.

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Afghanistan: Residents report drone surveillance in Herat

This comes a day after an ISIS attack on the Imam Zaman mosque in Herat in western Afghanistan.

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World Bank approves $84 million in aid to Afghanistan

This funding complements an additional $70 million from the Afghanistan Resilience Trust Fund, the World Bank said.

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Taliban arrests four in Herat for celebrating futsal victory

According to these sources, the individuals were initially detained in a container, with three of them released after two days.

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