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Two Afghan citizens executed in Iran

2 months 2 weeks ago

The Iran Human Rights Organization has reported the execution of eight prisoners, including two Afghan citizens, at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. The organization stated on Friday that these individuals were executed on charges including rape and murder. According to the statement released by the Norway-based Iran Human Rights Organization on Friday, two Afghan citizens […]

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At least 70 killed in gang attack on Haitian town

2 months 2 weeks ago

International media reported that a group called “Gran Griff” attacked a small town in Haiti, resulting in 70 deaths and dozens more injured. Reuters reported that this group attacked the town of Pont-Sonde on Thursday, October 3rd, opening fire on its residents. Meanwhile, UN spokesperson Samin Al-Khatib condemned the shooting in Pont-Sonde, Artibonite, Haiti, stating […]

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Over 230,000 Afghan refugees return from Iran in past month: IOM

2 months 2 weeks ago

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that over 230,000 Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan from Iran in the past month. According to the IOM report, this is the highest number of returnees recorded from Iran to Afghanistan so far this year. The report highlighted that this recent surge surpassed the previous high in […]

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Mujahid: Taliban working with foreign countries to fight ISIS

2 months 2 weeks ago

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that the de facto administration is collaborating with some foreign countries in the fight against ISIS-Khorasan. Mujahid added, “We cooperate with some countries and occasionally share information with them.” According to a report by Agence France-Presse, the 2023 UN Security Council report revealed that the Taliban have secretly sought intelligence […]

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Iran’s FM vows ‘Stronger’ retaliation if Israel strikes Iran

2 months 2 weeks ago

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, issued a stern warning to Israel, stating that Tehran would retaliate strongly if Israel launched any attack against Iran. Araghchi made the statement during his visit to Beirut, where he met with Lebanese officials. Araghchi’s visit came shortly after Iran fired at least 180 missiles into Israel, marking the latest […]

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Afghan women eligible for asylum, European Court of Justice rules

2 months 2 weeks ago

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Afghan women can be granted asylum based solely on gender and nationality. The court emphasized that these factors are enough to qualify them for asylum due to the widespread discrimination and oppression they face in Afghanistan. In its ruling, the ECJ stated that the Taliban’s discriminatory […]

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Iranian Official: Legal Afghan migrants permitted only in hard labor jobs

2 months 2 weeks ago

The head of the Islamshahr Labor Office in Tehran announced a ban on employing undocumented Afghan migrants in the district. Behnam Emami stated that legal migrants can only work hard labor jobs and cannot be used in food production or sales sectors. On Thursday, October 3, Emami told Mehr News Agency that violators of this […]

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Lavrov accuses US of seeking control over Afghanistan peace process

2 months 2 weeks ago

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during the Moscow Format meeting on Friday that the United States and its allies are trying to gain control over the resolution process of the Afghanistan crisis. The sixth Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan began on Friday, October 4. Representatives from several countries, including Russia, India, China, Iran, and […]

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Internet shutdowns in Pakistan as Imran Khan’s party prepares for protests

2 months 2 weeks ago

Pakistani media reported that before protests by the supporters of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, internet and telecommunications services were cut off in several cities. PTI had called on its supporters to gather for a protest on Friday at D-Chowk in Islamabad. Early on Friday, reports confirmed that as a preventive measure, internet and […]

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Sixth Moscow Format consultative meeting on Afghanistan commences

2 months 2 weeks ago

The sixth Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan began on Friday, October 4. Representatives from Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the Taliban are attending this meeting. The main portion of the discussions will be held behind closed doors. Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced on Wednesday […]

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Dutch opposition urges Asylum for Afghans who worked with military

2 months 2 weeks ago

The decision by the right-wing Dutch government not to grant asylum to Afghan individuals who worked with their military has sparked controversy in the Dutch Parliament. Opposition parties have labeled this decision as a “death sentence” for these Afghans and urged the government to reconsider. The Dutch government has confirmed that it will not reverse […]

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Gulf countries assure neutrality in Iran-Israel conflict amid fears of oil facilities

2 months 2 weeks ago

Reuters reported that Gulf Arab countries attempted to assure Iran of neutrality in the Tehran-Tel Aviv conflict during the Doha summit. These countries fear that escalating tensions could threaten their oil facilities. According to sources, discussions between Gulf Arab foreign ministers and Iran at this week’s meetings in Qatar mainly focused on reducing tensions in […]

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No Consensus yet on Taliban’s participation in BRICS Summit: Russia

2 months 2 weeks ago

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has stated that there is no consensus on whether the Taliban officials will participate in the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan. According to the TASS news agency, Rudenko explained to reporters that invitations to the summit are made based on the consensus of BRICS members. He also mentioned that […]

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Bus crash near Quetta, Pakistan, kills 7, injures 19

2 months 2 weeks ago

Officials reported that at least seven people were killed and 19 others injured when a bus carrying wedding guests plunged into a ravine near Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, on Thursday. A health official confirmed that the bodies of the victims and the injured had been transported to a local hospital. Some of […]

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Dozens of Imran Khan supporters, including 60 Afghans, arrested in Islamabad

2 months 2 weeks ago

Islamabad police have arrested 412 supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including 60 Afghans, ahead of the party’s planned protest on Friday, October 4th. The police stated that thousands of officers have been deployed to prevent protesters from reaching the D-Chowk area. According to the Express Tribune, these individuals were arrested in the Bara Kahu, Tarnol, […]

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In the shadow of Mega-Projects: Pakistan’s Kohistan women face a future without hope

2 months 2 weeks ago

In the remote valleys of Kohistan, a region fractured into three districts in northern Pakistan, a profound humanitarian crisis unfolds daily, largely obscured from the nation’s consciousness. Here, at the intersection of state neglect, deeply entrenched societal norms, and misplaced governmental priorities, women face an especially harsh reality – one that stands as a damning […]

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From Fake encounters to rape, Paksitan’s Police accused of unending brutalities

2 months 2 weeks ago

From fake encounters to allegations of rape of two children by a cop, the image of Pakistan’s police has been tarnished in recent times due to their involvement in criminal activities. With protectors turning predators, people’s faith in the custodians of law has nosedived.  The cases of fake encounters have sullied the image of the police.  […]

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French Prime Minister calls for stricter immigration policies and tighter border controls

2 months 2 weeks ago

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier emphasized the need for stricter immigration policies during Tuesday’s speech to the French parliament. Barnier called for facilitating the detention of migrants in administrative centers and conditioning the issuance of visas on the provision of consular passports. This stance aligns with the policies of many European countries that have recently […]

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Stanikzai urges Pakistan to keep Afghanistan’s trade routes open, warns of retaliation

2 months 2 weeks ago

Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Taliban Political Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, urged Pakistan to stop creating obstacles for Afghan traders, especially during the peak trading season for summer fruits and vegetables. Speaking to a group of traders in Logar province, Stanikzai emphasized that closing trade and transit routes into Pakistan is not beneficial for […]

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UN Donor’s Conference on Afghanistan kicks off in Dubai

2 months 2 weeks ago

The donors’ conference for Afghanistan began on Thursday, October 3rd, hosted by the United Nations in Dubai. At this conference, both domestic and international organizations, along with political representatives from various countries, are discussing aid to Afghanistan, which is currently under Taliban control and facing a severe humanitarian crisis. Participants discussed ways to provide aid […]

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