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AT News KABUL – In a pivotal move to address the pressing issues in Afghanistan, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to spearhead a high-level summit in Doha next week. The meeting, slated for February 18-19, will convene key stakeholders and special representatives on Afghanistan, as disclosed by Zamir …

 AT News KABUL – A report by U.S. Special Counsel Robert Hur has unearthed President Joe Biden’s clandestine retention of classified documents on Afghanistan, in direct opposition to former President Barack Obama’s decision to surge US troops in Afghanistan back in 2009. The report highlights Biden’s firm belief that history …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …