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14 August

CPJ urges Taliban to end media crackdown

AT News KABUL – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged the Taliban to halt their unrelenting campaign of intimidation against the media and to honor their commitment to safeguard journalists in Afghanistan. “Two years following the ascension of the Taliban, Afghanistan’s once-thriving landscape of independent press has been …

14 August

Deadly explosion kills 3 in Khost

AT News KABUL – A deadly explosion rocked a central hotel in eastern Khost province near the Pakistan border on Monday killing at least three people and leaving seven others injured, according to local law enforcement. The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 am, prompting security forces to launch an immediate …

13 August

Universities await Taliban leader’s approval to resume female enrollment

AT News KABUL – A senior Taliban education official has said they will restore and enroll female students to Afghanistan’s universities once Taliban’s leader gives his approval. The Taliban’s decision to allow or deny the reentry of women into higher education institutions holds sway over the potential resumption of their …

13 August

Nikki Haley: Afghanistan ‘debacle’ fuels growing global threats

AT News KABUL – Amidst a chorus of rising global concerns, Nikki Haley, the GOP presidential candidate, has highlighted the escalating threats stemming from President Joe Biden’s controversial Afghanistan withdrawal. Speaking at the Iowa State Fair, Haley emphasized the perilous consequences of a perceived lack of strength in presidential leadership …

13 August

Iranian experts in Afghanistan to inspect Helmand River

AT News KABUL – A group of Iranian experts are now in Afghanistan to inspect the Helmand River as part of bilateral efforts to address a water dispute with the Taliban. The technical team aims to help resolve the standoff over Iran’s claims to its share of Helmand River water. …

13 August

UK warned after six Afghans die in Channel tragedy

AT News KABUL – The UK government has been warned that unless immediate action is taken, more migrants will lose their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats. The tragic deaths of six Afghan refugees have spurred UK MPs from various political backgrounds and campaigners to …

12 August

UN alarmed as NATO arms flow to terrorist groups

AT News KABUL – A UN report has sounded an alarm regarding the transfer of NATO-calibre weapons left in Afghanistan to the Islamic State terrorist group with the help of regional militant outfits including Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan. The report highlights proliferation of NATO arms following the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. …

12 August

Recognize exiled Afghan women football team; US lawmakers tell FIFA

AT News KABUL – A group of US lawmakers from both sides of the aisle has come together to appeal to the FIFA for the official recognition of Afghanistan women’s football team, which has been in exile in Australia following the Taliban’s takeover of the Afghan government in August 2021. …

12 August

C5+1 leaders debate Afghanistan amid its crisis

AT News KABUL – Leaders of C5+1 countries in a new statement said that their Special Session on Afghanistan on 27th July in Astana focused on challenges facing Afghanistan and explored ways to help the country overcome its crises. Representatives from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the …

12 August

Pakistan, Afghanistan urged to resume TTP talks

AT News KABUL – Governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan have been urged to initiate fresh talks to address the deadly resurgence of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) amid a surge in its terror attacks. Addressing a gathering, Afghan and Pakistan experts and analysts stressed the need for renewed Afghan-Pak negotiations to …