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Afghanistan celebrates heritage, craftsmanship at International Horticultural Expo

AT News KABUL – Representing Afghanistan’s rich historical tapestry, the Afghanistan Pavilion at the International Horticultural Expo 2023 in Doha proudly exhibits an array of traditional products and crafts. This showcase not only symbolizes the nation’s legacy but also its historical significance as an ancient Silk Road junction and a …

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Angelina Jolie concerned amid Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghan refugees

AT News KABUL – Renowned Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has expressed deep concern regarding Pakistan’s sudden decision to expel Afghan refugees, labeling it a fresh tragedy for the war-torn nation. Following Islamabad’s crackdown on illegal immigrants since September 2023, thousands of Afghans have left the country, fearing arrest and deportation. …

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Iran edges towards deal with Taliban in Helmand water dispute

AT News KABUL – An Iranian official has reported an informal understanding between Tehran and the Taliban regarding the sharing of water from the Helmand River, previously denied for an extended period. The Helmand River plays a pivotal role in sustaining agricultural and drinking water needs for both Iran and …

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Pakistan’s deportation hysteria risks radicalizing Afghan refugees

AT News KABUL – The recent surge in Pakistan’s efforts to expel undocumented Afghan migrants has stirred concerns among analysts and experts. The mass deportations, affecting over 250,000 Afghans, risk not just exacerbating strained relations between the two nations but also fueling radicalization among those forced to return to Afghanistan. …

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Kremlin accuses US of bid to export Afghan heroin to Russia

AT News KABUL – Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has claimed that the Taliban’s anti-drug efforts in Afghanistan over the past year surpassed the accomplishments of the US-led coalition’s two-decade campaign, alleging US interest in exporting Afghan heroin to Russia before the Taliban came to power. Medvedev referenced …

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Russia sends 40 metric tons of aid to quick-hit Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – Russia has dispatched 40 metric tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in response to the recent seismic upheaval in Herat, according to an announcement by the Russian Foreign Ministry. The Russian Defense Ministry orchestrated the delivery via two specialized flights aimed at aiding the affected population. …

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Pakistan resists global pressure amid post-apocalyptic scenes along Afghan border

AT News KABUL – A prominent global human rights advocate, Amnesty International, issued an urgent plea on Friday, pressing the Pakistani government to immediately halt the ongoing detainment and mass deportations of Afghan refugees. Livia Saccardi, Deputy Regional Director for Campaigns for South Asia at Amnesty International, underscored the gravity …

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Washington, New Delhi urge Taliban to respect human rights

AT News KABUL – The United States and India, speaking in unison, have called upon the Taliban to honor the fundamental human rights of all Afghans, particularly emphasizing the rights of minorities and women within Afghanistan. During an impactful joint gathering in New Delhi, the Foreign and Defense ministers of …

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Iran, Afghanistan eye $10B bilateral trade volume

AT News KABUL – In a landmark move heralding a significant economic shift, Iranian officials and Taliban de facto authorities have laid the foundation for a projected $10 billion bilateral trade agreement. Economic Adviser of Iranian President’s Special Envoy in Afghanistan Affairs Mohammad-Mehdi Javanmard-Ghassab has announced the ambitious target following …

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Freedom, women’s rights in tatters in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – Prospects remain grim for women and girls inside Afghanistan in 2023, as well as the hundreds of thousands of undocumented refugee women and girls whom Pakistan is currently forcing to return to the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. As they have since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, Gallup surveys …

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