Of those returning, 50 percent were women, and 58 percent of the households were headed by women, according to the.

Last month, Taliban fighters destroyed a statue of King Amanullah Khan in Torkham, replacing it with their own white flag.

He highlighted the strategic importance of the airbase, noting its proximity to China’s nuclear facilities.

A UN report released in July identified the TTP as the largest terrorist group operating in Afghanistan.

The UN’s sanctions committee has not provided details on whether Akhund received a special exemption to travel or if his.

The footage, reportedly filmed three days ago in Jawzjan Province, depicts a disturbing scene of violence.

Sources told Amu that Fayzyar was detained by the Taliban a week ago on charges of failing to coordinate with.

Dalbandin, located near Afghanistan's Helmand province, is a known hub for the illegal passage of people into Pakistan and Iran.

Earlier in the day, local Taliban officials in Nangarhar announced that Pakistan had closed the crossing, though they did not.

Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, have frequently criticized Biden’s handling of the troop withdrawal as they prepare for.