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Germany condemns unauthorized presence of Taliban official in Cologne

AT News KABUL – The foreign ministry of Germany has condemned the unexpected presence of Taliban representative Dr. Abdul Bari Omar in Cologne. In a statement, the ministry clarified that no visa had been issued based on available data from their visa offices. It further indicated that additional measures were …

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Afghanistan’s economy on the edge as aid dries up

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan is once again on the brink of economic turmoil, grappling with the depletion of humanitarian aid and enduring challenges under Taliban rule. Two years into the Taliban’s governance, the nation remains one of the world’s poorest, with pervasive economic struggles and escalating humanitarian needs. The …

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State Department won’t work with US government’s Afghanistan watchdog, inspector general says

AT Kabul: The State Department refuses to work with the top U.S. government watchdog overseeing assistance in Afghanistan amid concerns that the Taliban may be diverting billions of dollars in U.S. aid, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John Sopko said.  U.S. taxpayers have given $2.5 billion in humanitarian …

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Amnesty International calls on Pakistan to stop deportation of Afghan refugees

AT Kabul: Amnesty International has called on Pakistan to stop deportations and detentions of Afghan refugees. In a statement, Amnesty International said the action by Pakistan began while Afghanistan was in a humanitarian crisis. Amnesty International stressed that Pakistan must respect the rights of Afghan refugees. It asked Pakistan to …

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Australian war crimes whistleblower David McBride pleads guilty to leaking military secrets

AT Kabul: An Australian whistle blower who exposed allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan has pleaded guilty to leaking classified information. Former military lawyer David McBride pleaded guilty in the ACT supreme court on Friday afternoon to three charges of stealing and unlawfully sharing secret military information, which was then …

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Turkmenistan’s pipeline plans in doldrums amid escalating regional tensions

AT News KABUL – In the backdrop of escalating tensions in the region, Turkmenistan’s ambitious Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline (TAPI) project encounters hurdles, primarily due to the Taliban’s control in Afghanistan, creating impediments in securing global financial support. Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, is actively engaging in discussions with the United States …

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Taliban attend trade meeting in Pakistan amid mass deportation

AT News KABUL – Despite escalating tensions over the recent expulsion of Afghans living in Pakistan, a Cabinet minister from Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government participated in a trade meeting in Islamabad, officials reported on Wednesday. Approximately 300,000 Afghans have returned to Afghanistan since the initiation of a nationwide crackdown on undocumented …

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Former President holds crucial talks with Russian ambassador

AT News KABUL – Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai engaged in discussions with the Russian Federation’s Ambassador, Dmitry Zhirnov, as part of ongoing efforts to address the evolving situation in Afghanistan and foster lasting stability in the region. The talks emphasized the vital need for a national consensus to navigate …

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FlyDubai resumes Kabul flights after 2-year hiatus

AT News KABUL – FlyDubai has recommenced flights to Kabul’s international airport, marking the return of air travel to the Afghan capital two years after the airline suspended services in the wake of the Western-backed government’s collapse. The grounding of all international flights to Afghanistan occurred in mid-August 2021, coinciding …

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Turkey deports thousands of Afghans , following Pakistan, Iran

AT News KABUL – In a trend echoing similar moves by Pakistan and Iran, Turkey has escalated the deportation of Afghan migrants, with nearly 4,000 individuals repatriated in recent weeks. This surge in expulsions aligns with a broader regional pattern, as both Pakistan and Iran have collectively repatriated an estimated …

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