AT News KABUL: Former Vice President Mike Pence stated in a Sunday interview with CBS that he believes former President Donald Trump would have maintained a presence of several thousand American troops in Afghanistan despite reaching a deal with the Taliban. This comes in response to a U.S. State Department …
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AT News KABUL: Japan has announced a plan to provide scholarships to Afghan students pursuing master’s and doctoral programs in Japan, in a move seemingly connected with recent restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women and girls’ education. In a tweet posted on Sunday, the Japanese Embassy in Afghanistan stated …
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AT News KABUL: British Commandos are alleged to have killed at least 80 civilians in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2013 when British Special Air Services (SAS) troops were conducting home raids as part of their operations. London-based law firm Leigh Day representing the families of the victims submitted new claims …
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AT News KABUL: Amnesty International has said that the Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan has created a nightmarish situation for Afghan women who face bans on education and employment within organizations, and their overall condition is rapidly deteriorating. Amnesty International highlights that the voices and dreams of Afghan women and girls …
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AT News KABUL: The thriving carpet weaving industry in Afghanistan has witnessed a significant boost, with exports of nearly one million square meters of carpets in the past year, according to the carpet manufacturers’ union. Union officials are optimistic about further growth in the coming year. With its rich heritage, …
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AT News KABUL: The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has declared Afghanistan as the least peaceful country in the world, according to the ‘Global Peace Index 2022’. The Taliban has responded to this report, deeming the findings unjust, as reported by TOLO News based in Afghanistan. The ‘Global Peace …
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AT News KABUL: The US State Department has finally released its long-awaited Afghanistan After Action Review report, which extensively assesses the failures of both the Trump and Biden administrations in handling the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in 2021. According to the report, the decisions made by Presidents Donald …
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AT News KABUL: The Tehrik-e-Taliban-Pakistan (TTP) remains undeterred amidst Pakistan’s ongoing counterterrorism endeavors. Despite recent military operations, the TTP has managed to rebuild and strengthen its ranks, capitalizing on Pakistan’s political instability and economic woes. During the Eid holidays, Pakistani security forces conducted raids on two militant hideouts near the …
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AT News KABUL: The World Food Programme (WFP) is facing a dire financial situation in Afghanistan, with funds expected to run out by the end of October, as reported by Reuters. The country director of WFP, Hsiao-Wei Lee, expressed concern over the diminishing food assistance, emphasizing the urgency of the …
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AT News KABUL: Taliban government on Saturday drew attention to a comment made by US President Joe Biden, emphasizing their stance that there is no al-Qaida threat in the country. During a press conference on Friday regarding the US Supreme Court’s decision to block his student debt relief program, Biden …
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