Sources: Taliban governors’ meeting in Kandahar focused on armed opposition concerns
The meeting brought together Taliban governors for Balkh, Nangarhar, Kabul, Kunduz, Herat and Paktia.
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White House counterterrorism chief says Taliban ‘moderately cooperative’ on counterterrorism
Gorka said cooperation stems from overlapping security concerns inside Afghanistan.
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Taliban reject UNSC concerns over terrorists’ presence in Afghanistan
Mujahid said claims about the presence of such groups were “unfounded” and aimed at portraying Afghanistan as unstable.
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Sources: Former soldier killed in Paktika in front of his mother
The incident took place near a Taliban checkpoint in Kharikot district, the sources said.
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Iran envoy says terrorist are being transferred from Syria to Afghanistan
He urged UN member states to fully comply with international law in combating terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations.”
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ISIS-K poses major threat with 2,000 fighters in Afghanistan, UN says
While Taliban operations have diminished some of ISIS-K’s capabilities, the UN noted that the group “continued to operate with relative.
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Pakistan again presses Taliban to act against militant groups
Dar made the request on the sidelines of Kabul meeting, where he also warned that Islamabad is dissatisfied with the.
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Pakistan tells UNSC that terrorism from Afghanistan poses ‘grave and immediate’ threat
“The TTP, with nearly 6,000 fighters, is the largest UN-designated terrorist group operating from Afghan soil," he said.
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Report: Taliban pay $43,000 monthly to family of TTP leader
The report says that the money helps fund weapons purchases, logistical infrastructure and the planning of complex.
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Sources: Taliban commander arrested in Takhar on kidnapping charges
Taliban intelligence also searched the commander’s home and disarmed several of his fighters during the operation.