AT News KABUL – Russia is exploring the potential removal of the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, a move driven by the need for combating terrorism and other issues, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Speaking on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, …
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AT News KABUL – Sirajuddin Haqqani, the notorious leader of the Haqqani Network responsible for countless deaths, including Americans, has been sighted touring the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Despite being a designated terrorist with a $10 million FBI bounty on his head, Haqqani’s recent travels have raised serious …
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AT News KABUL – In a chilling recent development, al-Qaeda’s central media outlet “as-Sahab” has released pamphlets featuring al-Qaeda’s current emir Sayf al-Adl calling on supporters worldwide to migrate to Afghanistan, clearly declaring the country a safe haven for al-Qaeda’s operations and future plans. According to an analysis by the …
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AT News KABUL – A roadside bomb exploded near a security convoy in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Sunday, killing seven soldiers, including an army captain – a significant surge in militant violence against Pakistani security forces. While no group has claimed responsibility, the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban …
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AT News KABUL – In the past twelve days, eight senior Taliban officials have embarked on a series of foreign trips spanning five countries, stirring controversy ahead of the third Doha talks scheduled for June 30 and despite many counts of human rights violations committed by the group. These travels …
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AT News KABUL – The Taliban have publicly flogged 63 individuals, including 14 women, in northern Sari Pul province, prompting condemnation from the United Nations. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan criticized the act on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for adherence to international human rights standards. The public punishment took …
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AT News KABUL – Tehran hosted the “Moscow Format” talks on Afghanistan this Saturday, bringing together representatives from Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan. This meeting is a precursor to the third Doha summit on Afghanistan, scheduled for June 30 and July 1. Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, highlighted …
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AT News KABUL – In a recent communication to congressional leaders, U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized that American forces are strategically positioned outside Afghanistan to counter potential terrorist threats. The statement, released by the White House on Friday, reassures that U.S. military personnel are prepared to address dangers to the …
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AT News KABUL – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Thursday that Germany will begin deporting criminals from Afghanistan and Syria, following a knife attack in Mannheim by an Afghan immigrant that left one police officer dead and four others injured. Previously, Germany had halted deportations to these countries due …
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AT News KABUL – June 8 marks 1,000 days since the Taliban imposed a ban on girls over the age of 12 attending school in Afghanistan. The edict, enacted shortly after the Taliban regained control of the country in 2021, has deprived hundreds of thousands of girls of formal education. …
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