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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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U.S. says it’s ready to fight terrorism from ‘over the horizon’ in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller in a press briefing on Monday expressed the United States’ ongoing concern about the potential for terrorist activities in Afghanistan. Emphasizing the need for the Taliban to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a haven for terrorism, Miller stated that the …

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Taliban’s crackdown on education will haunt Afghanistan’s future, warns watchdog

AT News KABUL – A report from the New York-based organization Human Rights Watch is sounding the alarm on the irreversible impact of the Taliban’s approach to education, stating that it will have lasting consequences for both boys and girls in Afghanistan. While the harsh crackdown on education for Afghan …

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Suicide attack targets police station in Pakistan, killing 6

AT News KABUL – A suicide bomber targeted a police station in northwest Pakistan, leaving six officers dead and 25 others wounded, according to local authorities. The attack occurred in the early hours in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the Afghan border. The assailants, affiliated with a militant group linked to …

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Myanmar surpasses Afghanistan as leading opium producer in 2023

AT News KABUL – According to a recent United Nations report, Myanmar has surpassed Afghanistan to become the world’s largest opium producer. The latest survey by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals a nearly 20% increase in opium cultivation in Myanmar over the past year, making …

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Doha Forum addresses urgent need for Afghan women’s education

AT News KABUL – Global leaders gathered at the Doha Forum to discuss the critical imperative of rebuilding education for women in Afghanistan. The session focused on strategies to empower Afghan women through education, highlighting both the moral duty and strategic necessity of investing in the nation’s educational sector. Rina …

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UNFPA urges focus on Afghanistan’s ongoing crisis

AT News KABUL – Despite global conflicts, attention must remain on Afghanistan, where women and girls continue to bear the brunt of a prolonged crisis exacerbated by recent earthquakes in Herat and the forced return of Afghans from Pakistan, emphasized Mr. Pio Smith, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the …

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