Profile: Mullah Shirin, key figure in Taliban leadership
From the Zherai district in southern Kandahar, Mullah Shirin was appointed as Kandahar's governor in May 2023, a critical position.
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US backs UN resolution on Afghanistan, special envoy appointment
The UN Security Council passed the resolution on Dec. 29, 2023, focusing on enhanced engagement with Afghanistan, its Taliban leaders,.
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Pakistani authorities, Taliban delegation discuss ‘mutual concerns’ in Islamabad
Mullah Shirin led the Afghan delegation at the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Coordination Committee (JCC).
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Afghans urge UN to appoint special envoy focused on women’s rights
This call for action aligns with a recent United Nations Security Council resolution.
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UNAMA calls for end to ‘arbitrary arrests’ of activists in Afghanistan
UNAMA emphasized the importance of upholding rights to family, legal representation, care, and a fair trial.
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Pakistan deports nearly 700 Afghan migrants in a day
The migrants returned to Afghanistan through the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings.
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Taliban delegation led by Shirin Akhund in Islamabad for talks
The delegation, consisting of 9 to 10 members, includes officials from the Taliban's defense and information ministries, as well as.
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Successive earthquakes strike Afghanistan’s faizabad
The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.4, occurred at 12:28 a.m. local time at a depth of 80 kilometers,.
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Iran deports over 520,000 undocumented Afghan migrants in nine months
Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi stated in October 2023 that unauthorized foreigners are not permitted to stay in the country.
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UN Secretary-General to convene meeting on special envoy for Afghanistan
UNSC Resolution 2721, approved last Friday, outlines international engagement with Afghanistan.