AT News KABUL – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres marked a somber milestone on Monday, September 18, as it has been two years since girls in Afghanistan were prohibited from attending high school. In a post, he denounced this as an indefensible violation of human rights that has inflicted enduring …
Read More »Amnesty International urges Taliban to reopen girls’ schools
AT News KABUL – On the second anniversary of the closure of secondary schools for girls in Afghanistan, Amnesty International has issued a compelling statement, demanding the urgent restoration of educational opportunities for girls in the nation. “Thousands of Afghan girls’ futures and aspirations hang in the balance,” Amnesty International …
Read More »Political turmoil in Afghanistan deepens female illiteracy crisis
AT News KABUL – Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, particularly affecting women and young mothers, women’s rights advocates have highlighted the detrimental impact of recent political turmoil and repressive Taliban policies. They contend that these developments have not only pushed the country back by decades but have also …
Read More »Despite backlash, British clerics counter media’s portrayal of Afghan education
AT News KABUL – A group of British religious clerics who recently journeyed to Afghanistan has challenged the mainstream media’s depiction of the education situation in the country. Contrary to reports, they claim that the Taliban has not imposed a complete ban on girls’ education but has temporarily suspended liberal …
Read More »US military to revisit Kabul airport attack with new witness interviews
AT Kabul: In response to intense criticism, the commander of the U.S. Central Command has issued orders for a new interview with soldiers who witnessed the suicide attack on Kabul Airport in 2021. According to Reuters, this interview is being conducted at the direction of General Michael E. Kurilla, the …
Read More »Swiss NGO staff detained in Afghanistan
AT Kabul: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have detained 18 staff members of a Swiss-registered NGO, including a foreigner, the group said. The International Assistance Mission (IAM) said on Saturday that the staffers were picked up from its office in Ghor province, in central Afghanistan, and taken to the capital Kabul. “At …
Read More »Karzai and US envoy discussed intra-Afghan dialogue for sustainable peace in Afghanistan
AT Kabul: According to a statement that was published on Mr. Karzai’s X page on Friday, the former president of Afghanistan had a video conference with Thomas West, the special representative of the United States of America for Afghanistan affairs. Both sides discussed various issues, including intra-Afghan dialogue for sustainable …
Read More »Afghan-Pakistan border crossing reopens after nine-day standoff
AT News KABUL – The Torkham border crossing, situated on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, has resumed operations for pedestrians and vehicles, marking a significant development after a period of nine days of tension. This reopening took place on Friday, September 15, with information sourced from the AFP news agency and a …
Read More »Chair of UK Defense Committee resigns after controversy over Taliban video
AT News KABUL – In a surprising turn of events, Tobias Ellwood has stepped down from his position as the chairman of the UK’s House of Commons defense select committee. This decision comes in the wake of a heated backlash from fellow committee members following his call for British engagement …
Read More »China seeks CPEC expansion, control over Afghanistan’s resources in unilateral strategic move
AT News KABUL – In a new unilateral strategic move, China is setting its sights on Afghanistan’s vast lithium reserves, a valuable resource essential for batteries used in phones, laptops, and electric vehicles. This development comes with the approval of the Taliban leadership. China’s interest in lithium is motivated by …
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