Afghanistan

American envoy to Afghanistan meets with Taliban in Doha over anti-drug efforts

Karen Decker said they discussed eradication, interdiction, addiction treatment, and alternative livelihoods to production of drugs

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EU releases €140 million to support Afghanistan, with focus on women and girls

This assistance will encompass essential areas such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and initiatives to empower women economically.

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US justice group rallies to help ‘save lives’ of Afghanistan’s prosecutors

The ITJP says US Congress has been asked to expand the Afghan Adjustment Act to include former prosecutors and justice.

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ADB approves $400 million in grants to protect vulnerable in Afghanistan

The grants will be delivered through the UN and will address emergency food needs, enhance domestic food production and provide.

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Former president Rabbani remembered on 12th anniversary of his assassination

Rabbani was assassinated by a suicide bomber posing as a peace envoy ‘carrying an important message’ from Taliban leaders

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Foreign ministers of 12 nations condemn Taliban’s ‘systematic discrimination’ against women

The ministers called on the Taliban to immediately lift these restrictions and uphold humanitarian principles.

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UNAMA urges urgent action by Taliban to halt ‘torture’ and safeguard detainees’ rights

Nearly half of these violations involve acts of torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, UNAMA says.

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‘We continue to coordinate international efforts’ in Afghanistan: Qatar’s emir

“We must work diligently to secure international support and assistance for the Afghan people,” Qatar’s emir said.

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Girls from Afghanistan pen desperate letter to world leaders

Hundreds of girls have said they are ‘broken’ and have appealed for the world to help get the Taliban to.

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No plans to recognize Taliban,’ affirms US National Security Council spokesman

Kirby noted that the threat from al-Qaida has significantly diminished and is unlikely to re-emerge in Afghanistan.

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