Man with ties to Taliban intelligence remains in US, congressman says
Burchett described the decision as a failure of U.S. vetting processes.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
ICC arrest warrant request for Taliban leaders a ‘major step toward justice,’ USIP experts say
The experts noted that while the Taliban are unlikely to comply, the move could increase pressure on them.
Afghanistan
Pakistan hopes for resumption of US resettlement program for Afghan refugees
The suspension has left thousands of Afghans in Pakistan in limbo.
Afghanistan
Trump’s intelligence nominee warns of growing threats from Al-Qaeda and ISIS
At her confirmation hearing, Gabbard said that Syria is now largely controlled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an offshoot of.
Afghanistan, Women
Aid chief urges Western diplomats to visit Kandahar, advocate for women’s rights
Kandahar is regarded as the Taliban’s power hub as it hosts their reclusive leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Afghanistan
US senator introduces bill to block Taliban from receiving US aid
The bill would prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. for aid to Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Taliban officials exploit travel loopholes, expert says
WASHINGTON — Taliban leaders continue to travel internationally despite targeted sanctions, with many receiving exemptions or facing no restrictions at.
Afghanistan
Nearly 40% of households in Afghanistan face water shortages, UN agency says
According to OCHA, 23 percent of Afghan households rely on unimproved water sources, while 28 percent lack proper sanitation facilities.
Afghanistan
Traffic accident in Laghman kills one, injures three
The injured were taken to the provincial hospital in Mehtarlam.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly flog two in Kapisa
The Taliban’s Supreme Court said the two were sentenced to six months in prison.