AT News KABUL – In a bold defiance of oppression, an Afghan refugee woman, Nargis Momand Hassanzai, has been honored with the 2023 World Peace Prize in Sweden. Despite the constraints imposed by the oppressive Taliban regime, Hassanzai’s unyielding dedication and her commitment to human rights has earned her global …
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AT News KABUL – Reports from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) indicate that a truck laden with figs valued at $300,000 was deliberately set ablaze in the Loralai region of Baluchistan, Pakistan. The Deputy Head of ACCI, Khan Jan Alokozay, confirmed the incident and voiced concerns about …
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AT News KABUL – The White House spokesperson has reaffirmed the United States’ dedication to supporting the Afghan nation without bolstering the Taliban. Addressing questions about how the Biden administration views the challenges faced by millions of girls in Afghanistan due to the Taliban’s restrictions, Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House …
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AT News KABUL – A court in Pakistan has decided to suspend the corruption conviction of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. The court has also granted him bail, allowing for his release. The case revolves around Khan’s alleged failure to disclose assets generated from the sale of state gifts …
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AT News KABUL – The U.S. Embassy for Afghanistan, operating from Qatar, in a recent statement has reiterated its unwavering commitment to standing alongside women in Afghanistan who are suffering from drastic curbs in their rights and freedoms under the Taliban rule. On the occasion of Women’s Equality Day, the …
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AT News KABUL – In a harrowing turn of events, an alarming number of Afghan women are resorting to taking their own lives out of sheer despair and hopelessness as the Taliban enforce restrictive measures on their freedoms to learn, work, and even move freely from their homes. A joint …
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AT News KABUL – In what seems to be a high-stakes geopolitical maneuver, China is strategically engaging with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan to both check the influence of Uyghur freedom activists and tap into the country’s vast natural resources. The uneasy relationship between Beijing and the Taliban, attributed to …
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AT News KABUL – U.S. President Joe Biden’s handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, marked by the swift takeover of Kabul by the Taliban and the harrowing scenes of evacuation, is now viewed as a pivotal factor in his bid for reelection. While the events themselves might fade from the …
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AT News KABUL – A recent United Nations report has unveiled that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other groups linked to Al Qaeda are furnishing members of the Islamic State or Da’esh with weapons akin to those used by NATO. The report, discussed during a Security Council session in New …
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AT News KABUL – The Taliban will use security forces to stop women from visiting one of Afghanistan’s most popular national parks. A top Taliban authority has issued an order to employ security personnel in order to prevent women from visiting Band-e-Amir, situated in Bamiyan province. The directive was put …
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