Taliban dismiss Pakistan claims linking Islamabad mosque bombing to Afghanistan
Taliban said blaming Afghanistan for the attack amounted to an attempt to deflect attention from Pakistan’s own security failures
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan urge Taiban to dismantle terrorist groups
The two leaders said peace and stability in Afghanistan were critical for regional security and for the successful implementation of.
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UNSC members say IS-K in Afghanistan remains serious threat to region, beyond
Alexander Zouev, the UN’s acting under-secretary-general for counter-terrorism, said IS-K remained “one of the most serious threats to the region.
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Taliban dismiss UNSC concerns over militant presence in Afghanistan
China said groups including Daesh, al Qaeda and the East Turkestan Islamic Movement remained active.
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87 killed by unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan last year: ANDMA
The ANDMA said 193 incidents linked to unexploded bombs and mines were recorded nationwide during the period.
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UNSC to review rising ISIS threat, with concern over Afghanistan
The meeting will hear briefings on the Secretary-General’s 22nd biannual strategic report on the threat posed by Dash.
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Russia’s Lavrov says Afghanistan, Central Asia security key for CSTO
Lavrov made the remarks during talks in Moscow with the CSTO’s newly appointed secretary-general, Talasbek Masadykov.
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UNAMA says Afghanistan third globally in explosive ordnance casualties
UNAMA says that greater awareness and collective action could save lives.
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Taliban confirm talks with Russia on defense cooperation
Russian media reported that senior Russian military officials had met a Taliban delegation in Moscow.
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One killed in family clash in eastern Afghanistan
The argument initially escalated into a verbal confrontation before turning violent, the statement said.