Taliban arrest former Canadian soldier known for Kabul evacuations
CTV National News, citing unnamed sources, reported that Lavery was detained shortly after arriving in Kabul on a flight Monday.
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Over 1,200 Afghan families return from Pakistan, Iran in one week
This marks a continuation of rising returns, as 1,239 families were reported to have come back during the previous week.
Afghanistan
Six killed in traffic accident in Badakhshan
The tragedy adds to a growing toll of road accidents in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Taliban’s invitation to COP29 sparks outcry over human rights record
In an open letter to the United Nations, the advocacy group argued that the invitation undermines the UN’s core values.
Afghanistan
Germany relocates nearly 200 Afghan nationals from Pakistan
The Afghan nationals arrived in Germany on Thursday, landing at Erfurt Airport.
Afghanistan
Turkey detains 49 Afghan migrants attempting illegal departure
Following legal processing by the Coast Guard Command, the migrants were transferred to a repatriation center.
Afghanistan
Salang Pass reopens after closure due to snowstorm
The closure had disrupted the movement of goods and passengers.
Afghanistan
UN rights body condemns Taliban’s public execution as ‘cruel and inhumane’
This marks the sixth such public execution since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, according to the U.N.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly flog 85, including 12 women, over past month
The data collected from Taliban statements released between October 22 to November 14.
Afghanistan
Taliban, Iranian officials discuss measures to prevent deportation of Afghan refugees
Iran currently hosts millions of Afghan refugees, many of whom fled after the fall of Afghanistan’s previous government and now.