Clashes reported between Taliban, unknown gunmen in Kunduz
The fighting took place at a Taliban base in the Khwaja Pesta area and lasted for some time, according to.
Security
Afghanistan
Opium prices in Afghanistan near record highs, benefiting large traffickers, UN says
The price of opium surged to $750 per kilogram in 2024, a tenfold increase from $75 per kilogram in 2022,.
Security
Armed robbers storm Paktia money market, kill two guards
According to the sources, one of the guards was tied up before being killed, while the second guard succumbed to.
Immigration, Uncategorized
Iranian official claims undocumented migrants use fake identity documents
Fattah Mohammadi, Deputy Political Governor of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, told Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB that both legal and undocumented.
Economy, Immigration
Italy pledges €3.5 million in aid for returnees in Afghanistan
The funding comes as forced deportations of Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan continue to rise.
Women
EU calls for protection of women’s rights in Afghanistan
“We condemn the systemic, deliberate, and systematic character of the Taliban’s oppression of women, girls, and marginalized groups,” the EU.
Security
Second round of Torkham talks canceled as Taliban skip meeting: Sources
The meeting was intended to resolve ongoing disputes that have kept the crossing closed for 20 days.
Immigration
Trump moves to undermine court order on refugee admissions, advocate says
Advocacy groups warn that the administration is resisting efforts to comply with the ruling.
Women
Irish health minister condemns Taliban’s human rights violations
“Ireland will continue to stand with Afghan women and girls,” she said.
Immigration
Trump administration says refugee admissions could take months to resume
In a filing with the U.S. District Court in Seattle, the Justice Department acknowledged significant delays in restarting the USRAP.