Politics
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Abdullah Abdullah stresses unity on Afghanistan’s Independence Day
Abdullah Abdullah urges unity and solidarity as Afghanistan marks the 107th anniversary of its independence from Britain.
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Taliban official warns those seeking to sow insecurity in Afghanistan
Taliban official Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar warns of a strong response to any acts of insecurity and chaos in Afghanistan.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry Congratulates Afghanistan on Independence Anniversary
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry congratulates Afghanistan on its 107th Independence Day anniversary, marking the end of British influence.
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Karzai Marks Independence Day by Calling for Education for Afghan Girls and Boys
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai calls for education for all children as Taliban restrictions on girls' schooling continue.
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Faieq Says Afghanistan’s Independence Is Incomplete Without Women’s Rights and Citizens’ Freedoms
Afghan envoy Naseer Ahmad Faieq says independence is incomplete without women’s rights, freedoms and access to education and work.
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Taliban marks independence anniversary with war-focused narrative
The Taliban marked Afghanistan's independence anniversary with a statement stressing war, resistance and victory over foreign powers.
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Taliban officials mark independence anniversary with call to preserve system and curb opposition
Taliban officials mark Afghanistan’s independence anniversary with calls to preserve the system, promote unity and confront opponents.
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Panjshir governor rejects claims of arbitrary arrests in the province
Panjshir's governor rejects claims of arbitrary arrests, says no such cases have been recorded in three years.
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UN rights envoy warns of wide-ranging impact of Taliban restrictions on Afghan women
Richard Bennett warns Taliban restrictions on Afghan women and girls have broad social, economic and psychological consequences.
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Taliban spokesman accuses Pakistan of meddling in Afghanistan’s internal affairs
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accuses Pakistan of meddling in Afghanistan and says Islamabad should focus on its own problems.