Afghanistan Times

Kabul, Afghanistan – Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has called on countries to reopen their embassies in Kabul to foster engagement with Afghanistan’s authorities and strengthen humanitarian efforts. During his visit to Kabul, Egeland emphasized the urgent need for education for both boys and girls …

KABUL – The Taliban’s foreign ministry on Friday condemned and rejected the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to seek arrest warrants for two senior Taliban leaders. The ICC accuses the leaders of persecuting women and girls under the group’s rule. In a statement, the ministry described the ICC’s move as …

KABUL – A Chinese mine worker was killed on Tuesday evening in Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province, which borders Tajikistan. The Islamic State (Isis) group later claimed responsibility for the attack, marking the latest in a series of deadly assaults by the jihadist group in the region. The victim, a business …

KABUL – The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Secretary General, Jan Egeland, has raised alarm over Afghanistan’s unpreparedness to handle the expected influx of millions of refugees from neighbouring countries. In a statement following his visit to Afghanistan, Egeland highlighted the dire conditions for returning Afghans and stressed the need for …

KABUL – Afghans who fled their homeland after the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 are appealing to US President Donald Trump to reverse his recent suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program (Usrap). Many say they risked their lives supporting US efforts and now face dire threats under Taliban …

KABUL – The Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey V. Vershinin, has issued a sharp critique of Western nations, accusing them of systematic violations of the rights of Russian citizens and compatriots living abroad. Speaking during the release of a report by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Vershinin alleged that …

KABUL – Nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees who were cleared to resettle in the United States are facing sudden flight cancellations under President Donald Trump’s order suspending U.S. refugee programs. The group includes families of active-duty U.S. military personnel, unaccompanied minors, and Afghans at risk of Taliban retribution because of their …

KABUL – United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior, on Tuesday to discuss efforts aimed at bolstering Afghanistan’s reconstruction and long-term stability. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where both leaders delved …

KABU; – In a high-profile prisoner swap, the Taliban released two American detainees, including Ryan Corbett, in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban figure serving a life sentence in California for drug trafficking and terrorism charges. The exchange was confirmed Tuesday by officials speaking to The Associated Press. Ryan Corbett’s …

KABUL — Afghanistan and China marked the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with a commemorative event in Kabul on Monday. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, Afghanistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, highlighted the strengthening of ties since the Islamic Emirate assumed power three years ago. He reaffirmed Afghanistan’s commitment to fostering bilateral …