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Taliban permit female enrollment in state medical schools

AT News KABUL – The Taliban have authorized the enrollment of female high school graduates in state-run medical institutes in Afghanistan for the upcoming academic year starting in March, according to state-run Bakhtar news agency. The Ministry of Public Health in Kabul has issued a directive facilitating the enrollment process …

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Taliban minister warns Pakistan of 1971-like partition

AT News KABUL – Taliban’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has issued a warning to Pakistan reminiscent of the 1971 partition that led to the creation of Bangladesh. Stanikzai’s recent thorny remarks highlight escalating tensions between the Taliban and its former ally. The warning comes amidst criticism from …

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Afghanistan’s imports-exports surpass $7.5B in nine-month span

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan’s trade landscape has seen a significant surge over the past nine months, with imports and exports collectively soaring to a staggering $7.5 billion. Exports during this period amounted to $1.35 billion, while imports surged to $6.22 billion, marking a notable trade deficit for the country. …

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Second meeting of UN Special Envoys ends in Qatar

AT News KABUL – The United Nations wrapped up its 2nd meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan on Sunday, with the presence of General Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. However, absence of the Taliban from proceedings marked a significant development. The group cited unmet demands, including recognition …

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UN initiates consultations to appoint special envoy for Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, announced on Monday the commencement of consultations regarding the potential appointment of a U.N. envoy tasked with facilitating dialogue between Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government and the global community. Addressing reporters at a press conference, Guterres disclosed that despite extending …

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Deadly avalanche kills 25 in Nuristan

AT News KABUL – An avalanche wreaked havoc in the eastern Afghan province of Nuristan, claiming the lives of at least 25 individuals and leaving eight others injured, according to a provincial official. The disaster struck the village of Nakre in the Tatin valley of Nuristan overnight, burying homes under …

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Taliban bar Kandahar officials from photographing living beings

AT News KABUL – Taliban authorities in Kandahar, the historic hub of Taliban activity, have issued a directive instructing officials not to capture photos or videos of “living things,” as reported on Sunday. The provincial department of interior conveyed this order in a letter addressed to civil and military personnel, …

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Taliban refuse to attend UN conference on Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – The Afghan Taliban have opted out of participating in a U.N.-sponsored conference on Afghanistan set to take place in Doha, Qatar. The two-day gathering began on Sunday, hosted by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres aiming to convene member states and special envoys to deliberate on engagement with …

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UN commences Doha meetings on Afghanistan with Taliban absence

AT News KABUL – The United Nations has kicked off a two-day session in Doha focusing on Afghanistan, with the notable absence of Taliban representatives. This gathering, comprising four distinct sessions, aims to address pressing issues within the country. Scheduled to commence on Sunday, February 18th, the first meeting convenes …

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Al-Qaeda resurfaces in Afghanistan with new training camps, schools

AT News KABUL – A recent report from the UN Security Council says that al-Qaeda is already establishing itself in Afghanistan and using eight new training camps and five madrasas for its recruitment and propaganda. According to the report, these training camps are dispersed throughout various provinces, including Ghazni, Laghman, …

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