Afghanistan
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Over 1,000 Afghan refugees returned home from neighbouring countries
Kabul: A total of 1,094 Afghan nationals who had taken refuge in neighbouring countries of Pakistan and Iran returned home on Saturday, the country’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation confirmed on Monday.…
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People-smuggling thrives on bribes to Taliban
Nimroz: The Taliban has tried to stem the flow of Afghans attempting to escape economic ruin and persecution. But, despite an official ban, the smuggling of undocumented migrants to neighbouring Iran and…
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Afghanistan launches polio vaccination targeting 9.9mn kids
Kabul: The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan on Monday launched a nationwide polio vaccination drive targeting 9.9 million children. “The fourth general polio vaccination campaign in 2022 is aimed at vaccinating 9.9 million children…
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UNSC condemns continued attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan
United Nations: The UN Security Council has condemned “in the strongest terms” the continued heinous terrorist attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan. The council issued a press statement to condemn the terrorist attacks,…
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Afghans celebrate Eid amid heightened security
Kabul: Amid heightened security in the wake of recent terror attacks, people all across Afghanistan celebrated Eid-al-Fitr, which is also the first since the Taliban took over the country last August. Although…
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UAE provides 30 tons of food supplies to Afghanistan
Dubai: Amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the UAE has provided 30 tons of food supplies to the troubled country. The aircraft carrying the food materials arrived in Kabul on Monday.…
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Taliban supreme leader bans poppy cultivation in Afghanistan
Kabul: In a decree issued on Sunday, Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada banned the cultivation of opium poppy and opium trade in Afghanistan. “As per the decree of the supreme leader of…
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Taliban shuts Afghan girls’ schools just hours after reopening
Kabul: The Taliban has ordered the secondary girl’s schools in Afghanistan to shut just hours after they reopened, saying they would remain closed until a plan was drawn up in accordance with…
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Ashraf Ghani removed from UN Heads of State List
Kabul: The names of former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and former Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar have been removed from the UN Heads of State List. Meanwhile, Naseer Ahmad Faiq has been…
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Unicef mulls payment for nearly 200k Afghan teachers: Taliban
Kabul: The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has announced that the Unicef is considering paying an amount of $100 per month for nearly 200,000 public school teachers. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry…
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Afghans protest US order to give $3.5 B to 9/11 victims
Kabul: Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital Saturday condemned President Joe Biden’s order freeing up 3.5 billion in Afghan assets held in the US for families of America’s 9/11 victims saying the money belongs…
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Taliban delegation in Geneva calls for international talks
Kabul: A Taliban delegation currently on a five-day visit to Geneva has called for talks with the international community over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, according to media reports. “We call on…
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WHO chief, Taliban discuss Afghan health crisis
Kabul: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), said that he met Taliban Health Minister Qalander Ebad for talks on the “dire” health and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Ghebreyesus…
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Afghanistan receives $32mn in humanitarian cash aid
Kabul: Afghanistan has received a batch of $32 million in humanitarian cash assistance, according to the country’s central bank. “Following a series of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, $32 million in cash reached Afghanistan…