Iran offers mediation as tensions rise between Taliban, Pakistan
Tehran warns that escalating cross-border strikes and militant attacks could destabilize the wider region.
Politics
Security
UNAMA says 13 ‘civilians’ killed in Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan
The UN findings come amid sharply conflicting accounts from Taliban and Pakistani officials.
Security
Taliban police say five bodies still missing after Pakistani airstrikes
According to the statement, five of the wounded were in Behsud district, two in Khogyani district and one child in.
Human Rights, Women
UN official: ‘Appeasement’ does not work in face of Taliban rights abuses
She acknowledged that in some of those discussions, the imperative to protect women’s rights had, at times, been softened in.
Security
Pakistan claims nearly 70 militants killed in Afghanistan strikes
Pakistani officials have said those attacks were orchestrated by militants operating from Afghanistan’s territory.
Politics
Taliban say they have ‘firmly’ told TTP not to use Afghanistan’s territory against Pakistan
Mujahid questioned Pakistan’s claims that TTP fighters were crossing from Afghanistan into Pakistan, pointing to the tightly controlled border.
Human Rights
Afghanistan on agenda as UN Human Rights Council opens session
Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, is expected to present a report on Feb. 25.
Politics
Zardari says airstrikes on Afghanistan were Pakistan’s ‘right’
“Those responsible for bloodshed inside Pakistan will not remain beyond reach,” he said.
Politics
Afghanistan files complaint with UNSC over Pakistani airstrikes
Afghanistan's mission to the UN called for an immediate halt to such actions, and an impartial investigation into the incident.
Politics
Taliban summon Pakistani ambassador over airstrikes
The ministry said protecting Afghanistan’s sovereignty was its “religious duty,” and accused Pakistan’s military of targeting civilians.