Politics
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Taliban Rejects Claim of Rising Insecurity in Northern Afghanistan
The Taliban rejected an International Crisis Group claim of rising insecurity in northern Afghanistan, calling the incident a small matter.
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Women’s restrictions remain biggest obstacle to reopening U.S. embassy in Kabul, former envoy says
Former U.S. envoy Ronald Newman says women’s restrictions are blocking the reopening of the U.S. embassy in Kabul.
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Taliban Denies Political Prisoners Held in Panjshir
Taliban denies holding political prisoners in Panjshir, saying 59 inmates are in custody as it expands prison facilities.
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Taliban Hand Over Body of Afghan Resistance Commander Under Funeral Restrictions
The Taliban handed over the body of Afghan resistance commander Hasib Panjshiri under conditions limiting funeral coverage.
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National Resistance Front calls for UN probe into alleged Taliban abuse of Hasib Panjshiri’s body
National Resistance Front urges UNAMA to investigate alleged Taliban desecration of Hasib Panjshiri’s body after videos sparked outrage.
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Taliban delegation in Belarus discusses transport cooperation
Taliban officials in Belarus discussed transit and transport cooperation, as Kabul seeks to expand ties with foreign partners.
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11 Herat Medical Faculty Professors Face Threats After Protesting Taliban Conduct
11 Herat University medical faculty professors face threats after resigning over Taliban morality police conduct.
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Taliban intelligence detains Instagram activist in Khost
Taliban intelligence detains former supporter and Instagram activist Rahim Sikandar in Khost after recent criticism of Taliban policies.
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Sirajuddin Haqqani Urges Attention to Hazara and Shiite Demands in Bamiyan
Sirajuddin Haqqani says the Taliban will address Hazara and Shiite demands during his visit to Bamiyan province.
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Taliban says former Afghan officials can return without restrictions
The Taliban says 1,388 former Afghan officials have returned in five years, while reports of security complaints continue.