Journalist Mahdi Ansari released from Taliban prison
Ansari was freed Wednesday evening from Bagram prison and reunited with his family, the AFJC said.
Media
Security
Pakistan rejects Taliban claim of violating Eid ceasefire
Pakistan’s information ministry said no violations had occurred along the western border.
Politics
Canada urges sustained de-escalation in Taliban-Pakistan clashes
Canada’s foreign ministry said it supports efforts to reduce tensions and called on both parties to maintain the pause.
Security
UNAMA puts Kabul strike death toll at 143: Report
Pakistan has denied targeting a civilian facility, saying its forces “precisely targeted military installations and terrorist support infrastructure.”
Security
Amnesty urges independent probe into Pakistan strike in Kabul
Amnesty said Pakistan’s military should have taken all feasible precautions to avoid harming civilians and civilian infrastructure before carrying out.
Human Rights
Girls urge reopening of schools in Afghanistan as new academic year nears
Sonam, who was in ninth grade when the Taliban took power, said she has been unable to attend school for.
Security
Taliban leader makes no mention of Pakistan strikes in Eid speech
The speech did not mention Monday night’s reported airstrikes in Kabul, which Taliban officials say killed more than 400 people.
Security
Haqqani calls Pakistan strikes on rehab center ‘shameful’
Haqqani said Taliban forces were capable of responding but did not want the situation to escalate into a broader conflict.
Security
Pakistan announces Eid pause in Afghanistan strikes
“Pakistan offers this gesture in good faith and in keeping with the Islamic norms,” Tarar said in a statement.
Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia announces Friday as first day of Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide.