Category: Afghanistan

Deputy minister of migration tells Turkish envoy deportation is not the solution

Afghanistan’s deputy minister of migration has met with Turkey’s ambassador to Kabul and said deporting Afghan migrants is not a permanent solution, and that Ankara should instead take in workers on an official quota basis. Mohammad Arsla Kharouti told the Turkish envoy Cihad Erginay that as migrants are deported, another group enters Turkey illegally. Kharouti said that Erginay promised to […]

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Muttaqi to hold talks with US officials in Doha

A delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) led by Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will travel to Doha on Saturday for talks with US officials. The delegation is expected to meet US Special Representative Thomas West and special envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights, Rina Amiri on Sunday. IEA’s Foreign Ministry said that the delegation […]

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Unraveling The Aftermath: How The US-Taliban Deal Impacted Pakistan’s Security Landscape – Analysis

IntroductionThe agreement signed between the United States and the Taliban on February 29, 2020 aimed to withdraw most U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2021. This withdrawal would result in certain factions of the Taliban gaining a larger role in Afghan politics, raising concerns for India. Indian assets in Afghanistan have been targeted by the Haqqani group, a […]

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U.S. officials to meet IEA delegation in Doha to discuss economy, rights issues

U.S. officials will meet Islamic Emirate representatives and “technocratic professionals” from key Afghan ministries during a visit to Doha this week, the State Department said on Wednesday, adding they will discuss economic issues, security and women’s rights, Reuters reported. Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West and Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri will travel to […]

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Foreign minister to meet US officials in Doha

A delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi will travel to Doha at the end of this month to discuss related issues with American officials, the foreign ministry tweeted early Thursday. According to the ministry, for Afghanistan, in these negotiations, the lifting of sanctions and blacklists, the release of […]

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India’s Complex Stance On Recognizing The Taliban Government: Impact On Afghan-Indian Relations – OpEd

The situation regarding the appointment of the Chief Envoy of Afghanistan in New Delhi has raised intriguing questions about India’s approach to recognizing the Taliban government. This academic analysis delves into the complexities surrounding India’s stance on the matter, beginning with the communication from the Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointing Mr. Qadir Shah as the Chief Envoy. Despite this […]

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UK, Qatar foreign ministers discuss Afghanistan

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani met on Tuesday and discussed Afghanistan among other issues. During the meeting in Doha, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, especially the preparations for the upcoming strategic dialogue, the latest developments in the region, especially the developments of the Palestinian cause, […]

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The Growing Threat Of ISIS-K And Implications For Global Security – OpEd

As the Islamic State group’s branch in Afghanistan and Pakistan, known as ISIS-Khorasan, continues to flex its muscles and expand its operational reach, concerns are mounting over the potential for the group to carry out attacks far beyond its home turf. Officials at the highest levels have sounded the alarm, warning of the group’s aspirations to export its violence to […]

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Afghanistan After The Takeover Of The Taliban (Part I) – OpEd

A Bleak Future for Women’s Rights The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban has sent shockwaves across the globe, raising concerns about the fate of women’s rights in the country. With a history of oppressive rule, the Taliban’s return to power has once again plunged Afghanistan into a dark era, particularly for its female population. As the world watches, it […]

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Uzbek envoy meets with IEA’s deputy foreign minister

Yadgar Khwaja Shadmanov, met with IEA’s foreign deputy minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai to discuss various issues including political and economic ties. IEA’s foreign ministry says Shadmanov discussed the development of bilateral political relations and economic issues, including the issue of a railway. Stanikzai in turn spoke about the good relations between the two countries and expressed his hope that […]

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