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Pakistan’s caretaker Interior Minister, Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti, has voiced his apprehensions regarding terrorist threats targeting political leaders as the country prepares for elections in February, according to Dawn News. During a press conference held in Islamabad, Bugti underscored the overall threat to political figures. He emphasized that political leaders in Pakistan are encountering substantial challenges […]

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The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan has announced that hundreds of Afghan migrants have returned to their homeland from Pakistan. On Saturday, the Ministry reported through its social media X that approximately 580 Afghan migrants who had been residing in Pakistan have returned to their homeland. This announcement was made in reference to […]

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The commander of border security in Khorasan Razavi has announced that 13,204 “illegal” Afghan migrants have been expelled from Afghanistan. On Friday, Majid Shojai, the commander of border security in Khorasan Razavi, emphasized the expulsion of “illegal” migrants in a conversation with reporters. According to him, these migrants were identified over the past week and […]

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Six years ago, with small hands and a childlike curiosity, she picked up a pen and a book to learn the alphabet of life. This little girl, whose teachers praised her talent, has returned home after finishing her sixth-grade year, with no hope of going to school anymore, as the Taliban regime does not allow […]

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The United States maintained pressure on Israel to enhance the protection of Palestinian civilians throughout a fierce offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza. However, it’s worth noting that the U.S. also vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire during this period. Fighting intensified on Friday, leading to a higher Palestinian death […]

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In just over two months, close to half a million Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan without proper documentation have voluntarily returned to their homeland. This mass exodus comes in response to Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal migration, as announced by the caretaker interior minister on Friday. During a news conference held in Islamabad on […]

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Israeli media outlets released images last Thursday showing a group of detained Palestinian men in the hands of Israel, depicting them on a street in Gaza wearing underwear. In these images, several Palestinian men can be seen without shoes and clothes, kneeling on a sidewalk, while Israeli soldiers oversee them. Elon Loi, the spokesperson for […]

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The U.S. Treasury has announced sanctions on Mohammad Khalid Hanafi and Fariduddin Mahmood, both Taliban officials, for their involvement in human rights violations. The department stated that these two Taliban officials have been sanctioned due to their involvement in serious human rights violations and the suppression of women and girls. On Friday, the United States […]

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Rina Amiri, the U.S. Special Representative for Afghan Women, has expressed deep concern over the severe human rights violations taking place in Afghanistan, labeling them as some of the most egregious violations of human rights in the country. On Friday, Ms. Amiri wrote in her social media platform X, that the United States has imposed […]

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Thomas West, the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan, met with Pakistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Jalil Jilani, during his trip to Pakistan. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts to improve the well-being and development of the Afghan people in their discussions. The statement also highlighted Pakistan’s […]

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The International Red Cross Committee states that the spread of poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan has greatly affected the lives of many people. This committee stated this issue in its recent report, updated on Thursday. Natural incidents such as droughts, floods, and earthquakes, along with the suspension of international aid and sanctions on Afghanistan’s banking […]

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently in jail, criticized the deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan on Thursday. “1.5 million refugees are not much of a burden for a nation of 250 million people. There is a fear of a permanent rift in the long-standing relationship between the two countries, considering the way Afghan refugees […]

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Written By: Hakim Bigzaad UN experts have warned that displaced migrants from Pakistan, especially women and girls, are facing widespread human rights violations in Afghanistan. A group of at least ten UN experts recently issued a joint statement, expressing grave concerns about the unregulated expulsion of Afghan migrants by Pakistan, which has placed them at […]

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In a letter to Congress on Thursday, US President Joe Biden stated that American military personnel continue to maintain a presence outside Afghanistan. This positioning is aimed at effectively addressing any potential threats emanating from Afghanistan. The letter is a crucial component of President Biden’s ongoing commitment to keeping Congress informed about the deployment of […]

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Amnesty International has expressed concern over the detention and alleged torture of women activists in Taliban prisons, demanding the immediate release of Zholia Parsi, Manizha Seddiqi, Neda Parwani, and Parisa Azada. The organization stated on Thursday that these women have no access to defense lawyers or medical facilities. Amnesty International’s South Asia Regional Office sent […]

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In a meeting on Thursday, a deputy minister of Foreign Affairs for the Taliban mentioned that the closure of girls’ schools has led to people and countries distancing themselves from the Taliban. Abbas Stanikzai stressed that education is a basic right for people, and anyone denying them this right is considered an aggressor and oppressor. […]

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Denmark’s parliament passed a law making it illegal to desecrate any holy text in the country, following public Quran desecrations that triggered protests in Muslim countries. The government of Denmark will now take action against those who violate this law, citing the need to protect Denmark’s security and its citizens. The legislation, approved by representatives […]

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Officials from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan have announced that they have successfully sold over 20 carats of Panjshir emeralds in more than seven stages, totaling a value of two million US dollars. On Thursday, Shihabuddin Delawar, the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Taliban, emphasized during a press conference in […]

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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday that the Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi is operational. “The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi and the consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad are functional,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi mentioned this during his weekly media briefing. The spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated […]

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International Amnesty Organization has urged the International Criminal Court to prioritize investigating the crimes committed by various groups in Afghanistan before the rise of the Taliban. In a statement released on Wednesday that this organization has emphasized that the International Criminal Court should provide transparent updates on the progress of its investigations in Afghanistan. Amnesty […]

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