Afghanistan

France court sentences 9 Afghans for smuggling migrants across English Channel

Four smugglers were jailed this week and five others handed down suspended sentences and fines after being found guilty of.

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Afghanistan

Daesh using Afghanistan as a terror base, leaked Pentagon document reveals

The Discord document reveals specific efforts to target embassies, churches, business centers and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

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Afghanistan: Takhar residents call for better telecom services

Residents in the north-eastern province said while services were not up to standard, some districts were still completely without services

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Women

Afghanistan: Eid celebrations muted for Herat women amid ongoing restrictions

Eid for people in Afghanistan was a scaled down version compared to previous years due to financial hardships and curbs.

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Afghanistan

Aid agencies ‘being forced’ to give to Taliban before helping civilians

One national NGO worker said if they don’t serve the Taliban first, then they would be banned from working altogether

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Any discussion on Taliban recognition in upcoming meeting unacceptable for US, says spokesman

“Any discussion at this meeting about recognition would be unacceptable to us," a US State Department spokesman said.

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Afghanistan

Iran president calls for formation of inclusive government in Afghanistan

Sources said that Raisi also said he is in favor of a government in Afghanistan that is also approved and.

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Taliban leader says he ‘will not allow Washington to topple’ his government

Akhundzada says he will not allow Washington to topple his government no matter how much pressure it will bring on.

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Afghanistan

Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting in Doha, says UN

“The Doha conference on the 1st and 2nd of May is not focusing on recognition,” said UN's deputy spokesperson Farhan.

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Afghanistan

UN deputy chief’s remarks on Taliban recognition face backlash

Afghanistan Human Rights Commission says it sees the UN deputy chief’s remarks as "disrespect" to UN charter.

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