Civil society members criticize Doha meeting as ineffective for all parties
Some women's rights activists and protesters accused the United Nations of whitewashing the Taliban by organizing the meeting.
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Afghanistan
Japan provides $10 million in aid for livelihoods to poppy farmers in Afghanistan
Yōko Kamikawa, Japan's Foreign Minister, received a courtesy call from Ghada Waly, Executive Director of UNODC, who is visiting Japan.
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Putin: Taliban an ally in fighting terrorism
"Any acting government is interested in the stability of its power and the stability of the country it governs," Putin.
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UN chief urges inclusive government in Afghanistan that respects human rights
“All countries should unite to prevent Afghanistan from ever again becoming a hotbed of terrorism,” UN chief said.
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Germany’s GIZ to withdraw staff from Afghanistan
The contracts for the current 160 local employees will conclude by the end of this year.
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SCO member states call for inclusive government in Afghanistan
The statement underscored their support for an independent, peaceful, and terrorism-free Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan’s lithium reserves could boost India’s EV ambitions: Analysis
The report underscores that an alternate lithium supply would support India’s ambitious renewable energy targets and serve as a strategic.
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Taliban publicly flogs six in Ghazni, Kandahar
The Taliban reported that five individuals were flogged in public in Kandahar province on Wednesday.
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Malala condemns Pakistan’s continued deportation of Afghan refugees
In a series of posts on X, Yousafzai highlighted the dire situation for Afghan women and girls.
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Women’s rights movement urges UN to halt ‘brokerage’ for Taliban
The movement alleged that UNAMA has been whitewashing the Taliban’s actions.