Afghanistan

How social media fuels illegal migration, human trafficking in Afghanistan

65% of participants said traffickers used misleading promises of safe travel, better job opportunities, lower costs, and expedited migration to.

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Afghanistan

Regional diplomats intensify engagements over Afghanistan’s future

Yue Xiaoyong, China’s special envoy for Afghanistan, has been actively engaging with regional leaders.

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Afghanistan

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly attack on Sufi shrine in Afghanistan

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said two individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack.

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Afghanistan

Iran appoints new head for its diplomatic mission in Kabul

Bigdeli succeeds Hassan Kazemi Qomi, who had also served as Iran’s special envoy to Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan

Pakistan army says TTP fighters arrested crossing from Afghanistan

The military reiterated its demands for the Taliban to ensure effective border management.

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Afghanistan

Bamiyan marks fourth anniversary of deadly twin bombings

On November 24, 2020, at approximately 4:40 p.m., two bombs detonated near a hotel in the city’s central market.

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Afghanistan

Russia signals it will not obstruct efforts to lift Taliban’s terrorist status

Mr. Rudenko emphasized that official recognition of the Taliban-led government remains premature.

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Afghanistan

EU condemns attack on Sufi shrine in Afghanistan, urges protection for communities

The assault, which took place Thursday night, Nov. 21, left 10 people dead.

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Afghanistan

Two days after Baghlan attack, no group claims responsibility

This is the first major incident targeting a Sufi shrine in Baghlan since the Taliban’s return to power in August.

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Afghanistan, Business

Chinese rail freight transport arrives in Afghanistan via Mazar-e Sharif railway

The railway route is also expected to facilitate the export of Afghan products to other countries as the train returns.

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