Politics
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Afghanistan Is Mostly Viewed Through a Security Lens at Regional Meetings, Achakzai Says
Achakzai says Afghanistan is mostly discussed as a security issue in regional meetings, with no full Afghan representation.
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Taliban Calls for Afghan Embassy in Japan to Resume Operations
The Taliban has called for Afghanistan’s embassy in Tokyo to reopen, saying a dispute over its representatives has kept it…
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Taliban Avoids Clear Answer on Girls’ Education Ban
The Taliban again avoided a clear answer on the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, leaving millions of students in…
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Taliban again delays reopening of girls’ schools above grade six
The Taliban has again delayed reopening girls' schools above grade six, leaving millions of Afghan girls out of education.
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Abdul Nafi Takor appointed head of public police and 119 hotline
Taliban Interior Ministry appoints Abdul Nafi Takor as head of Public Police and Afghanistan's 119 emergency hotline.
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Taliban Confirms Suspension of Law and Political Science in Private Universities
The Taliban has confirmed plans to suspend law and political science faculties at private universities in Afghanistan.
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Taliban Says Religious Cooperation with Indonesia to Expand
Taliban officials meet Indonesian religious leaders in Jakarta to discuss expanding religious, cultural and bilateral cooperation.
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Muhammad Mohaqiq warns continued pressure on Hazaras could widen conflict in Afghanistan
Muhammad Mohaqiq warns that pressure on Hazaras and Shiites in Afghanistan could fuel tensions and widen conflict.
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Amrullah Saleh Says Western Promises Helped Pave Way for Collapse of Former Afghan Government
Amrullah Saleh says US and Western promises to relocate Afghans weakened the former government and helped the Taliban take power.
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Taliban Rejects Policy Changes on Women in Return for Recognition
The Taliban says it will not change its policies on women and girls in exchange for international recognition.