April, 2024

• 26 April

  Six Iranian border guards freed after brief Taliban detention

  

  AT News KABUL – In a tense standoff along Iran’s eastern border with Afghanistan, six Iranian border guards found themselves unexpectedly detained by Taliban forces. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday evening, sent shockwaves through diplomatic channels as Iranian authorities scrambled to secure the safe return of their personnel. According …

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• 26 April

  Afghanistan threatens SCO stability, warns Russia’s Shoygu

  

  AT News KABUL – In a stern address to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu underscored Afghanistan as the epicenter of threat for member nations. Shoygu, speaking in Astana, Kazakhstan, emphasized the infiltration of international terrorist factions into Afghanistan’s unstable political landscape, posing a …

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• 26 April

  Afghanistan has become “graveyard of girls’ hopes” under Taliban rule: UN

  

  AT News KABUL – In the grip of Taliban rule, Afghanistan has descended into what the United Nations grimly describes as the “graveyard of girls’ hopes.” The once-promising future for Afghan women and girls has been systematically stifled, with educational opportunities snatched away and dreams shattered under the weight of …

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• 24 April

  Afghanistan Out of AFC Futsal Asian Cup After Close Quarterfinal Loss to Tajikistan

  

  AT Kabul: Afghanistan’s national futsal team suffered a narrow defeat in the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, losing 2-1 to Tajikistan in a closely contested match held in Thailand on Wednesday. In the first half, a defensive lapse by an Afghan player allowed Tajikistan to take a …

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• 24 April

  UK passes bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda

  

  AT Kabul: The “Rwanda Bill” has been approved by the British Parliament, paving the way for the deportation of illegal immigrants entering the UK. This legislation mandates the transfer of such immigrants to Rwanda for processing their asylum claims. After seven months of deliberation, the proposal received the green light …

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• 24 April

  Pakistan Expels Over 1,000 Afghan Migrants Amid Continued Deportations

  

  AT Kabul: More than 1,000 Afghan migrants were expelled from Pakistan on Tuesday, April 14, as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to deport undocumented immigrants. The migrants, who entered the country via the Torkham and Spin Boldak border towns, were deported, according to the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees. Among those …

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• 24 April

  US Senate Passes $95 Billion Military Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

  

  AT Kabul: The US Senate has passed a $95 billion bill with strong bipartisan support, aiming to provide military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific region. This move is a significant win for President Joe Biden’s foreign policy goals. The legislation’s approval ends months of political deadlock and allows …

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• 23 April

  Indian Opposition Calls for Action Against Modi Over Alleged Anti-Muslim Remarks

  

  AT Kabul: India, the world’s most populous nation, is currently undergoing the world’s lengthiest parliamentary election spanning six weeks. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is anticipated to secure a third consecutive term. Addressing a significant election rally in Rajasthan, Modi referred to India’s …

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• 23 April

  US State Dept: Detainees Mostly Political; Arbitrary Arrests Rampant in Afghanistan

  

  AT Kabul: In its annual human rights report, the US State Department highlighted that despite announcing a “general amnesty,” the Taliban has persisted in detaining individuals, particularly those linked to the previous Afghan government. The recently issued report by the US State Department examined the human rights conditions in various …

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• 23 April

  Pakistani Military: 11 Militants Slain in Raids on Afghanistan Border

  

  AT Kabul: Pakistani security forces conducted two raids on Monday in the volatile northwest region bordering Afghanistan, resulting in the killing of eleven militants, according to a statement from the military. Ten militants were eliminated in the first raid in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following …

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