Politics
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Taliban declare August 28 a public holiday across Afghanistan
Taliban declare August 28 a public holiday across Afghanistan to mark the 107th anniversary of independence.
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Haqqani Says Taliban Victory in Afghanistan Will Be Complete Only When Jerusalem Is Free
Sirajuddin Haqqani says Taliban victory in Afghanistan will be complete only when Palestinians prevail and Jerusalem is freed.
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China’s Special Envoy Visits Turkey, Pakistan and Afghanistan
China’s special envoy for Afghanistan visits Turkey, Pakistan and Afghanistan to discuss improving ties between Kabul and Islamabad.
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Sayyaf: Taliban Restrictions Have Forced Many Afghans to Leave the Country
Sayyaf says Taliban restrictions have forced many Afghan families to leave the country and criticises the group's policies.
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Amina Mohammed Urges World Not to Forget Afghanistan’s Women and Girls
Amina Mohammed says Afghan women and girls remain deprived of rights and urges the world not to forget them.
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Pakistan again accuses Taliban administration of breaking commitments and exporting terrorism
Pakistan accuses the Taliban administration of breaking promises, restricting women and exporting terrorism to the region.
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Malala Yousafzai says Taliban have ‘nothing to celebrate’ after five years in power
Malala Yousafzai says the Taliban have nothing to celebrate after five years in power, citing gender apartheid against Afghan women…
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Haibatullah in Kandahar Rejects ‘Un-Islamic’ Demands
Haibatullah Akhundzada rejects 'un-Islamic demands' in Kandahar and urges Afghans not to be swayed by opposition propaganda.
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Canada Conditions Normalising Taliban Ties on Human Rights Progress
Canada says it will not normalise ties with the Taliban until Afghanistan sees progress on human rights, inclusive governance and…
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UN Warns Against Normalising Women’s Discrimination in Afghanistan
UN Women warns that normalising Afghanistan’s current situation could prolong sweeping restrictions on women and girls.