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Biden extends freeze on Afghanistan’s foreign reserves

AT News KABUL – In a move echoing his earlier executive order, US President Joe Biden has declared an extension of the freeze on Afghanistan’s foreign reserves. This decision, announced today, extends the freeze initiated on February 11, 2022, amplifying Washington’s response to Afghanistan’s pressing humanitarian crisis and its associated …

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Lukashenko pledges aid to Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has declared solidarity with Afghanistan, promising crucial aid amidst ongoing challenges. Following high-stakes discussions with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent, Lukashenko revealed plans for Belarus and Uzbekistan to supply essential medicines and food to Afghanistan. Addressing reporters, Lukashenko underscored the urgency …

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Tajikistan disputes Taliban claims of decreased drug trafficking from Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – Officials from Tajikistan’s anti-drug agency have refuted assertions of diminished drug production in Afghanistan, asserting a sustained influx of narcotics into Tajikistan. The Taliban regime purportedly outlawed drug cultivation, production, and trafficking upon seizing power. However, Tajikistan’s Drug Control Agency contests this, citing a lack of …

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Afghan allies’ fate at risk as U.S. Senate border bill faces opposition

AT News KABUL – In a pivotal moment on Capitol Hill, an ongoing opposition to the U.S. Senate’s $118 billion border bill is threatening crucial assistance for Afghans who stood shoulder to shoulder with American troops during the nation’s longest war. Amidst provisions addressing border security, aid to key U.S. …

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Afghan ambassador holds ground in Vienna despite regime change

AT News KABUL – In the face of Taliban dominance, Afghan Ambassador to Austria emerges as a steadfast critic, refusing to vacate her post and urging the West to rally against escalating atrocities. Following the Taliban’s assumption of power in August 2021, Ambassador Manizha Bakhtaripersisted as the voice of the …

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International community faces critical decision in defeating ISIS in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – In a delicate balancing act, the international community faces a critical decision regarding Afghanistan’s security landscape. The Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISKP) poses a genuine threat, despite the Taliban-led government’s denial of their significance. Recent ISKP attacks have unveiled the stark reality that the Taliban …

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Humanitarian crisis unfolds in Afghanistan as US sanctions on Taliban persist

AT News KABUL – In the wake of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a chilling humanitarian crisis engulfs the nation as U.S. economic sanctions, purportedly aimed at the Taliban, spiral into a catastrophic failure. Despite the absence of boots on the ground, the impact of these sanctions continues to haunt …

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Doha summit sparks optimism for Afghan political shift

AT News KABUL – As the highly anticipated Doha meeting on Afghanistan approaches, there is a growing sense of hope for the initiation of a political process that could usher in a new era of inclusivity in the country’s governance. Graeme Smith, an expert at the International Crisis Group, acknowledges …

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Afghanistan’s struggling economy sparks deflation, soaring poverty

AT News KABUL – A new World Bank report unveils the dire economic situation in Afghanistan, saying the nation’s feeble economy has led to deflation and increasing poverty. The report reveals a persistent deflationary trend since April 2023, triggered by a variety of factors such as currency appreciation, depleting savings, …

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Taliban diplomat assumes control of Afghanistan’s embassy in Uzbekistan

AT News KABUL – The Taliban have established their presence at Afghanistan’s embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This move marks Uzbekistan as the second nation to host a Taliban-appointed ambassador, following China’s precedent of accepting Bilal Karimi as the Taliban’s ambassador in Beijing. Magfoorullah Shahab, son of Taliban Minister of Mines …

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