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China urges United Nations to reduce sanctions on Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – In a recent development, China has formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council to reevaluate sanctions imposed on the Taliban administration as the country is in a reconstruction phase and its economy needs some overhaul. Geng Shuang, the deputy representative of China to the United …

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Afghan children face looming hunger crisis in 2024

AT News KABUL – Next year will be a dark year for most Afghan children. Save The Children in its new report has warned that one in three children in Afghanistan is anticipated to face hunger in 2024. At least 16 million people will experience acute food insecurity by March …

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Taliban sending abused Afghan women to prisons, UN report reveals

AT News KABUL – In a recent report released by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), it has been disclosed that the Taliban are resorting to sending women to prisons as a measure to protect them from gender-based violence. The report, issued on Thursday, highlights that this practice …

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Qatar takes center stage in hostage diplomacy amidst U.S.-Taliban tensions

AT News KABUL – In the intricate landscape of international hostage negotiations, Qatar has assumed a pivotal role as a discreet mediator in the case of Ryan Corbett, an American entrepreneur held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since August 2022. While Qatar has garnered attention for its involvement in the …

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Twin attack strikes northwest Pakistan ahead of elections

AT News KABUL – In a violent incident near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, eight individuals were confirmed killed and injured in a twin attack carried out by a suicide bomber and gunmen targeting Pakistani forces on Friday. The attack, which heightened security concerns ahead of upcoming elections, unfolded near the northwestern …

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Hamid Karzai meets Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai held a meeting with Iran’s special representative for Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, to discuss the prevailing situation in the country and the broader region. The discussions, as shared on Karzai’s official X page, underscored the importance of enhancing strong bilateral relations …

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UN Security Council holds private session on Afghan women

AT News KABUL – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently conducted a closed-door meeting titled “Women’s Perspective on Afghanistan,” focusing on assessing the current conditions of women under Taliban rule. The session featured the participation of prominent Afghan women activists who shared crucial insights on various issues. Prominent figures …

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UK Defense Ministry fined £350,000 for Afghan evacuation data breach

AT News KABUL – The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) faces a hefty £350,000 fine imposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a severe data breach related to the evacuation of individuals from Afghanistan. The breach occurred in the aftermath of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 …

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British Special Forces sought to hide killings of unarmed afghans

AT News KABUL – In a startling revelation before the Afghanistan inquiry, evidence has emerged suggesting that the British Army’s Special Air Service (SAS) sought to conceal vital information related to the killing of over 50 unarmed Afghans. These findings challenge the perception of the SAS as a highly professional …

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Pakistani minister advocates offering drone bases to US amidst surge in terror attacks

AT News KABUL – In the aftermath of a devastating attack in Dera Ismail Khan that claimed the lives of 23 Pakistan Army soldiers, Balochistan’s caretaker Information Minister, Jan Achakzai, has proposed a robust set of counterterrorism measures. Among these measures is the suggestion to provide the United States with …

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