Category: Afghanistan

Afghanistan: AFF’s Footprint – Analysis

On December 10, 2024, Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) targeted an intelligence checkpoint of the Taliban, killing four Taliban fighters and injuring two others, at Mustofiat Square in Herat city of Herat Province. On December 10, 2024, AFF targeted a convoy of Taliban intelligence vehicles, killing three Taliban fighters and injuring one fighter in Pul-e-Guzargah area in the 7th Police District […]

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Taliban’s minister of refugees killed in suicide attack in Kabul

Khalil al Rahman Haqqani, the Taliban’s minister of refugees and a terrorist wanted by the United States, was killed in a suicide attack today outside of his ministry building. Khalil served as the minister of refugees since the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan in August 2021. Khalil’s death was confirmed on X by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. While no […]

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IEA expresses condolences over martyrdom of Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has expressed its condolences over the martyrdom of the Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani’s, and said he was “a tireless Mujahid in the way of God”. IEA’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement that Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani’s martyrdom was a great loss for the government, the Mujahideen, his family and all Afghans. “Khalil-ur-Rahman […]

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Six soldiers, 22 militants killed in clashes in northwest Pakistan

Six Pakistani soldiers and 22 militants were killed in armed clashes in a northwestern region on Saturday, the army said, amid an increase in attacks on security forces in the area. The firefights took place in three districts after soldiers conducted intelligence-based operations in Waziristan and its adjoining regions, the army statement said, Reuters reported. The Pakistan Taliban, known as […]

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Afghanistan situation raised at 22nd Doha Forum

A number of high-ranking officials this weekend called for support for Afghanistan as the country’s authorities seek ways to move towards stability and prosperity. This year’s Doha Forum, in Qatar, which focused on global developments and crises, officials present included Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Norway Espen Barth Eide, UNAMA chief Roza Otunbayeva among others.

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Hanafi urges Afghan traders in Tashkent to take part in Afghanistan’s growth

Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs Abdul Salam Hanafi has encouraged Afghan traders and investors based in Uzbekistan to take advantage of the investment opportunities in Afghanistan in order to support the nation’s growth and development, Arg said in a statement. According to the statement, Hanafi, who is currently visiting the neighboring country, said this was especially applicable to mining, […]

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Iran steps up efforts to tighten security along border with Afghanistan, Pakistan

Tehran’s plan to block the eastern border will eventually consist of a 300 km-long wall along with the use of advanced technology and precise military drills Iran’s border security operations along its shared border with Afghanistan and Pakistan have been ramped up with 65 kms of the border wall already having been completed. According to Iran media, Tehran’s plan to […]

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Taliban relocation plan could worsen humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, analysts say

The Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced plans this week to return millions of internally displaced people (IDP) to their home villages and provinces in Afghanistan, a move analysts warn could worsen the country’s humanitarian crisis. “In the first phase, 5,000 displaced families in Kabul would be moved to different places to their places of origin. Most of these […]

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China’s envoy says Beijing never interferes in Afghanistan’s internal affairs

Yue also announced that he is negotiating with the Islamic Emirate to provide humanitarian aid of 1 billion yuan ($138 million) from China. China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Affairs Yue Xiaoyong has said his country not only refrains from interfering in Afghanistan’s internal affairs but also respects the country’s independence and territorial integrity. In an interview with Beijing International Dialogue […]

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TTP And ISKP: Unraveling The Complex Web Of Militancy In South Asia – OpEd

Since the Taliban take over, the Afghanistan land has become a most volatile as many terrorists group have regained their strength under the patronage of Taliban regime. United States withdrawal from Afghanistan certainly have severe repercussions for the region. Since then, Afghanistan has faced a multifaceted security challenges and increased terrorist activities. The Taliban’s return to power has created a […]

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