Japan calls for ‘direct’ engagement with Taliban at G7 meeting
Japan’s foreign minister hosted a G7 session on Afghanistan and ‘strongly condemned’ the Taliban’s decisions that suppress human rights
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Cash aid shipments stop arriving in Kabul
The last time the Taliban-run central bank reported receiving its weekly shipment of $40 million was in mid-March
Afghanistan
Pakistan’s envoy has returned to Kabul: Sources
Pakistan’s ambassador to Kabul was evacuated four months ago after Daesh shooters opened fire on him while he was taking.
Afghanistan
Shiites in Balkh told to celebrate Eid based on court decision
The Taliban has ordered Shiites to obverse Eid al-Fitr on the same day as Sunnis, opposed to celebrating it a.
Afghanistan
Who was Akmal Amir?
Akmal Amir finished high school at Mir Masjidi Khan High School in Kapisa. He had a master’s degree in military.
Afghanistan
Bodies of 4 Freedom Front members ‘not yet handed over to relatives’
Relatives of the front fighters killed in a clash with the Taliban say social media posts are inaccurate and only.
Afghanistan
Karzai and US special envoy discuss latest situation in Afghanistan
Thomas West said he spoke with Karzai about the ‘urgent need to see women and girls return to school and.
Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Bhutto Zardari discusses Afghanistan situation with Taliban’s Muttaqi
A phone conversation was held between the two in the wake of this week’s Samarkand meeting, which tackled issues around.
Afghanistan
Round up of Samarkand meeting on Afghanistan
Seven foreign ministers from the neighboring countries attend key meeting; Taliban’s foreign minister also attends but as an ‘observer’
Afghanistan
US military contractor sentenced for taking bribes in Afghanistan
Orlanda Clark accepted bribes worth $400,000 from a contractor for helping to win about 10 contracts, including one to build.