Politics
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Afghan political missions warn of deepening crisis five years after Taliban takeover
Afghan political missions warn of a deepening political, economic and human rights crisis five years after the Taliban takeover.
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Ireland Says Taliban Policies Deepening Afghanistan’s Human Rights Crisis
Ireland says Taliban rule has deepened Afghanistan's human rights crisis, with women, girls and minorities facing abuse and discrimination.
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NRF Says More Than 1,000 Fighters Killed in Five Years
NRF says more than 1,000 fighters have been killed in five years of resistance against the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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Ravadari Says Taliban Have Arbitrarily Detained More Than 6,000 People in Afghanistan
Ravadari says the Taliban have arbitrarily detained at least 6,043 people in Afghanistan over five years, with abuses still ongoing.
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UK Says Women’s Rights and Counterterrorism at Center of Taliban Talks
Britain says women’s rights and counterterrorism are key issues in talks with Taliban officials over Afghanistan.
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Amrullah Saleh Calls Taliban Return Anniversary a ‘Day of Mourning’
Amrullah Saleh marks the Taliban's return anniversary as a day of mourning, criticising its rule, budget priorities and rise to…
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Five Years After Taliban Return, Afghanistan Remains Politically Isolated
Afghanistan remains politically isolated five years after the Taliban returned to power, with no foreign state recognising the administration.
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Former Pakistan envoy urges Islamabad to shift approach on Afghanistan
Pakistan's former envoy to Afghanistan urges Islamabad to deepen political ties with the Taliban and move beyond a security-only approach.
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Taliban say no need to negotiate with opponents, reject claims of public discontent
Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi says there is no need to negotiate with opponents and rejects claims of public…
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Australia Urges Full Role for Women and Girls in Afghanistan’s Future
Australia says peace in Afghanistan depends on the full participation of women and girls in shaping the country's future.