14 Kilometres Of TAPI Pipeline Completed Inside Afghanistan, Says Project Head
The head of the TAPI gas pipeline project in Afghanistan has announced that 14 kilometres of the pipeline have now been completed within Afghan territory.
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Civil Society Groups Urge US To Resume Afghan Refugee Resettlement Programmes
Dozens of civil society organisations, women’s rights movements, and human rights groups have issued an open letter to the US State Department, urging the immediate resumption of Afghan refugee resettlement programmes.
Vast Majority Of Afghans Who Fled To Pakistan After 2021 Still Await Resettlement
Pakistan’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan has revealed that the international community has resettled just 86,000 of the approximately 800,000 Afghans who entered Pakistan following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.
Nearly 7000 Afghans Deported From Pakistan, Iran In Single Day
The Taliban’s High Commission for Addressing Migrants’ Issues has reported that 6774 Afghan nationals were deported from Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday, 24 April. Around 5391 individuals were expelled from Pakistan, while 1383 were deported from Iran.
UN Warns Of Aid Shortfall In Afghanistan Without Continued US Support
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that millions of Afghans could be deprived of life-saving assistance this year unless support from the United States continues.
Russian Envoy Sees Afghan Mineral Wealth As Path To Future Cooperation
Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, has announced that an upcoming visit by a Taliban delegation to Kazan will feature discussions on the construction of a 573-kilometre segment of the Afghan-Trans railway.
Australian Greens Back Calls To Recognise ‘Hazara Genocide’ In Afghanistan
The Australian Greens Party has announced support for calls from the Hazara community and human rights groups to formally recognise the ongoing persecution against the Hazara people in Afghanistan as genocide.
Taliban To Appoint Ambassador To Moscow As Russia Moves To Deepen Ties
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister, has announced that the group will soon appoint an ambassador to Moscow, marking a new stage in diplomatic engagement between the Taliban and Russia.
India Donates Nearly Five Tonnes Of Vaccines To Afghanistan
The Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health announced on Wednesday that the Government of India has donated 4.8 tonnes of vaccines to Afghanistan. The shipment includes vaccines vital for the prevention of tetanus, hepatitis B, and influenza.
Afghanistan’s Economic Growth Lags Behind Population Increase, Says World Bank
In its latest report released on Wednesday, the World Bank stated that Afghanistan’s economy is projected to grow by 2.5 percent in the fiscal year 2024–2025, slower than the country’s population growth rate.
747 Afghan Refugee Families Return From Iran, Pakistan As Deportations Increase
The Taliban-controlled Bakhtar News Agency reported on Wednesday, 23 April, that 747 Afghan refugee families have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan within the past 24 hours.
AFF Claims Responsibility For Attack On Taliban Forces In Kunduz
Following reports of an explosion in Kunduz province on Tuesday, the Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) announced that its fighters had targeted Taliban forces in the Bandar Khan Abad area.
World Must Press Taliban To Negotiate With Opposition, Says Vienna Process Host
Wolfgang Petritsch, President of the Austrian Institute for International Affairs, has urged the international community to pressure the Taliban into dialogue with opposition groups.
Over 100000 Afghans Deported From Pakistan Since April 1
More than 100,000 Afghan nationals have been deported from Pakistan over the past three weeks, according to figures released by Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior.
Taliban Host Afghan–Kazakh Business Forum In Kabul
The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced the successful hosting of the Afghan–Kazakh Business Forum in Kabul, aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Afghanistan and Kazakhstan.
Ex-Afghan Deputy Speaker Zahir Qadir Arrested In Kenya, Faces US Extradition
Abdul Zahir Qadir, former Deputy Speaker of Afghanistan’s parliament, has been arrested in Kenya and is facing extradition to the United States on charges related to drug trafficking and possession of heavy weaponry.
Taliban Leader Warns of “Infidel Propaganda” In Ongoing Narrative War
The Taliban’s reclusive leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, made a rare public appearance and speech at Kandahar University, where he warned of an ongoing “narrative war” waged by the western countries following what he described as their military defeat in Afghanistan.
Taliban Detains Social Media Critic, Forces Public Confession
The Taliban has arrested a social media user critical of its rule and reportedly coerced him into making a public confession.
Russian Envoy Invites Taliban Energy Minister To Kazan Economic Forum
The Taliban’s Minister of Energy and Water has expressed gratitude to Russia for removing the group from its list of terrorist organisations and has called on Russian investors to participate in major infrastructure projects in Afghanistan.
Taliban Authorises Publication Of Books Conforming To Islamic & Afghan Values
The Taliban's Ministry of Information and Culture has convened a meeting of the Book Evaluation Commission, which approved several books for publication. The ministry stated that these books align with "Islamic, national, and Afghan values."
Taliban's 20 Percent Cut In Security Forces Targets ‘Undesirable’ Personnel First
The Taliban has ordered a 20 percent reduction in its security forces, directing that the dismissals begin with individuals labelled as “undesirable and unpopular,” according to an internal letter signed by Defence Minister Yaqub Mujahid and obtained by Afghanistan International.
Kazakhstan To Invest $500 Million In Afghan Railway Project, Says Taliban
The Taliban has announced that Kazakhstan plans to invest $500 million in a major railway project in Afghanistan, as part of broader efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two sides.