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.
Politics
Afghanistan
9 killed, 35 injured in bus crash on western Afghanistan highway
A photo of the bus that crashed on Badghis-Herat highway in western Afghanistan.
Security
Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan draw broad political condemnation
Pakistani fighter jets struck parts of Paktika and Nangarhar Provinces late Saturday night during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Security
Taliban defense ministry vows ‘calculated response’ to Pakistani airstrikes
The ministry did not provide a precise casualty figure but said “dozens,” including women and children, had been killed.
Security
Victims of Pakistani airstrike buried as others remain under rubble
Taliban officials have said at least 17 civilians were killed in the attack, including 11 children.
Security
Taliban say 17 civilians, including 11 children, killed in Pakistani airstrikes
he strikes, which occurred around midnight, targeted areas in Nangarhar province, including the district of Behsud.
Security
Pakistan carries out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the strikes were a “retributive response” to a string of recent suicide bombings inside Pakistan.
Human Rights
On Mother Language Day, UN warns of growing threats to linguistic diversity
The day was proclaimed by UNESCO in 1999 following a proposal by Bangladesh and has been observed worldwide since 2000.
Immigration
Bennett says Afghan migrants among those killed in Iran protests
His comments came as UN human rights experts called on Iran to ensure transparency and accountability over the crackdown on.
Immigration
Pakistan deports over 11,500 migrants in one week
The deportations occurred between Feb. 14- 20, though the total reflects returns recorded over four days.