CSTO warns militant groups in Afghanistan threaten regional security
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu expressed concern about the security situation along Afghanistan’s border with Tajikistan.
Security
Politics
UNSC extends Taliban sanctions monitoring mandate by one year
The 15-member council adopted the resolution unanimously. The draft text was prepared and submitted by the US.
Security
Unexploded ordnance blast kills two children in eastern Afghanistan
The incident happened when children threw an unexploded shell they had found into a fire, the statement said.
Immigration, US
US says it seeking third countries for Afghans stranded in Qatar
Kapur said between 1,100 and 1,200 Afghans remain at Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) in Qatar.
Media
UK envoy says freedom of expression vital for Afghanistan’s future
“Freedom of expression is essential for a safe, inclusive and prosperous future for all Afghans," he said.
Politics
Muttaqi stresses ‘strong commitment’ to expand ties with Tajikistan
Muttaqi met Saadi Sharifi, Tajikistan’s charge d’affaires resident in Kabul, where both sides discussed strengthening political, economic and trade cooperation.
Human Rights
Taliban make NGO-funded education projects conditional on ‘full coordination’
Under the order, implementing organisations must submit detailed documentation before launching any project, including project proposals, budgets, target areas
Politics
Pakistan envoy raises cross-border militancy in meetings with UN officials
According to Sadiq, discussions covered the current human rights situation in Afghanistan, security developments, trade and other key regional issues.
Immigration, Politics
Pakistan defense minister: Pashtuns rule Afghanistan, refugees must return
“Today they have their own government and the reason for migration has ended,” Asif said.
Security
UNSC says al Qaeda’s Indian Subcontinent leaders based in Kabul
The report says Taliban authorities had afforded TTP greater freedom of movement and operational support inside Afghanistan.