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SIGAR says Taliban diverting aid, interfering with NGO work

AT News KABUL – The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has raised concerns over escalated Taliban interference with the operations of non-governmental organizations, resulting in a consistent decline in humanitarian access throughout 2023. Numerous U.N. officials representing diverse agencies have indicated that the Taliban’s infiltration and influence within …

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Pakistani minister dismisses Afghan involvement in recent terror attacks

AT News KABUL – Pakistan’s Human Rights Minister Riaz Pirzada has stated that Taliban’s interim government is not behind the recent spate of terrorist incidents in Pakistan, suggesting that misunderstandings persist between the two nations. In a televised interview, Pirzada pointed out the Afghan authorities’ denial of attacks on Pakistan. …

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TTP says Pakistan shifts security blame to Afghan Taliban

AT News KABUL – Amid Pakistan leaders’ accusations blaming the Taliban government for a wave of insecurity and terror attacks, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has accused Islamabad government of capitalizing on nationalistic sentiments to deflect responsibility for the security situation onto the Afghan Taliban, thus justifying their policy shortcomings. TTP’s remarks …

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Russia signals readiness to invest in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – In a new pivotal development, Russia has expressed its readiness to inject capital into a spectrum of sectors including energy and agriculture in Afghanistan. A Russian business delegation on Tuesday met with Taliban’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Mawlawi Qudratullah Jamal and revealed Moscow’s intent …

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IRC raises alarm on escalating crisis in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has issued a grave warning regarding the deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, as the country grapples with shrinking foreign aid and economic decline. In a press release, IRC said nearly 30 million people are in desperate need of assistance, adding that …

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Mystery abounds after British adventurer goes missing in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the disappearance of a British explorer renowned for his daring escapades in some of the world’s most perilous regions. Miles Routledge, also known as Lord Miles, has gone missing in Afghanistan, leaving his fans and followers in a state of …

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Taliban-controlled central bank fails US audit for release of frozen funds

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan’s central bank under Taliban control has reportedly failed a US-funded to ascertain whether the bank meets the stipulated US criteria for the unfreezing and return of a portion of Afghanistan’s $3.5 billion in blocked funds. According to a report from a US Treasury official, a …

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NRC chief slams NATO, US for Afghanistan neglect

AT News KABUL – Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has expressed strong disapproval of NATO and the US alliance for abandoning Afghanistan and refusing to offer humanitarian assistance to millions of underprivileged Afghans. Drawing a parallel between Afghanistan’s strategic significance in 2021 and Ukraine’s situation this …

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Hundreds suffer food poisoning at charity in Khost

AT News KABUL – Over 200 people have fallen victim to food poisoning in Zazai Maidan district of eastern Khost province on Sunday evening. The food poisoning outbreak unfolded after hundreds of Satkai villagers partook in a charitable meal. The aftermath of this incident has led to a surge in …

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US needs $2B to deliver aid to Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, has said the U.S. needs at least $2 billion to continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to millions of vulnerable Afghan. West said its partners will contribute the required amount only when there is a significant change in Taliban government’s …

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