Second meeting of UN Special Envoys ends in Qatar

AT News KABUL – The United Nations wrapped up its 2nd meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan on Sunday, with the presence of General Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. However, absence of the Taliban from proceedings marked a significant development. The group cited unmet demands, including recognition …

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UN initiates consultations to appoint special envoy for Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, announced on Monday the commencement of consultations regarding the potential appointment of a U.N. envoy tasked with facilitating dialogue between Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government and the global community. Addressing reporters at a press conference, Guterres disclosed that despite extending …

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Deadly avalanche kills 25 in Nuristan

AT News KABUL – An avalanche wreaked havoc in the eastern Afghan province of Nuristan, claiming the lives of at least 25 individuals and leaving eight others injured, according to a provincial official. The disaster struck the village of Nakre in the Tatin valley of Nuristan overnight, burying homes under …

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Taliban bar Kandahar officials from photographing living beings

AT News KABUL – Taliban authorities in Kandahar, the historic hub of Taliban activity, have issued a directive instructing officials not to capture photos or videos of “living things,” as reported on Sunday. The provincial department of interior conveyed this order in a letter addressed to civil and military personnel, …

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Taliban refuse to attend UN conference on Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – The Afghan Taliban have opted out of participating in a U.N.-sponsored conference on Afghanistan set to take place in Doha, Qatar. The two-day gathering began on Sunday, hosted by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres aiming to convene member states and special envoys to deliberate on engagement with …

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UN commences Doha meetings on Afghanistan with Taliban absence

AT News KABUL – The United Nations has kicked off a two-day session in Doha focusing on Afghanistan, with the notable absence of Taliban representatives. This gathering, comprising four distinct sessions, aims to address pressing issues within the country. Scheduled to commence on Sunday, February 18th, the first meeting convenes …

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Al-Qaeda resurfaces in Afghanistan with new training camps, schools

AT News KABUL – A recent report from the UN Security Council says that al-Qaeda is already establishing itself in Afghanistan and using eight new training camps and five madrasas for its recruitment and propaganda. According to the report, these training camps are dispersed throughout various provinces, including Ghazni, Laghman, …

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Afghan women fear going out due to Taliban restrictions

AT News KABUL – Afghan women are experiencing heightened fear and insecurity when leaving their homes unaccompanied, driven by strict decrees enforced by the Taliban, according to a recent report from the United Nations mission in Afghanistan. Published on Friday, the report arrives just ahead of a crucial U.N.-convened gathering …

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Taliban set conditions for participation in Doha talks

AT News KABUL – The Taliban government has laid down conditions for its involvement in the upcoming UN-convened talks in Doha, warning that their participation would be deemed “unbeneficial” if certain demands were not met. With discussions set to commence on Sunday, the Taliban’s stance underscores the complexity surrounding Afghanistan’s …

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Iran asserts plans to block its borders despite Taliban opposition

AT News KABUL – Iran remains resolute in its decision to fortify its borders with Afghanistan, despite objections from Taliban government. General Kioumars Heydari, commander of Iran’s Ground Forces, reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to erecting fences along the shared frontier, asserting Iran’s sovereign right to secure its boundaries. Heydari’s statement came …

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