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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

AP Month in Pictures: Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan

MARCH 2023

The Independent UK

Mum of 'danger tourist' held by Taliban says son went to Afghanistan to 'find himself'

Miles Routledge, 23, a traveller, was reportedly detained by the Taliban on March 2 and has been accused by the militants of engaging in 'suspicious activities'

Daily Mirror

Mother of danger tourist detained by Taliban in Afghanistan ‘desperate to know he is safe’

Miles Routledge, 23, is one of three British men being detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan

Evening Standard

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Two Britons held by Taliban speak to families for first time since arrest

Calls described as ‘great relief’ after Kevin Cornwell, 53, and an unnamed man were detained in Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK

After the Fall

A mother and son in suburban Sydney, almost 100 lives on the line and a perilous rescue mission on the other side of the world. Can they pull it off?

ABC News

British men detained in Afghanistan hold ’emotional’ call with family

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said anyone travelling to dangerous parts of the world should take the utmost caution

The Independent UK

British men detained by Taliban ‘in touch with families’

Kevin Cornwell, a second unnamed man, and ‘danger tourist’ Miles Routledge are currently being held in Afghanistan

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Afghan woman who 'feared for her life' tells of relief as visa refusal overturned

Maryam, a community activist who has spoken out against the Taliban, said she felt threatened and scared of dying if she was forced to return to…

The National (Scotland)

British men held by Taliban ‘in contact’ with relatives

The men include a charity medic and a self-styled “danger tourist”

Evening Standard

Afghan woman living in Glasgow speaks of relief after visa refusal overturned

The Home Office had previously said Maryam did not meet the criteria for a new spousal visa, despite being married to a former British Army interpreter and speaking out against the Taliban.

Glasgow Live

Brits held prisoner by Taliban in contact with families back in UK, says spokesman

Controversial 'danger tourist Miles Routledge is among three Brits currently held by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Mr Routledge is being held along with charity medic Kevin Cornwell and another unnamed man

Daily Mirror

Woman who feared being sent back to Afghanistan speaks of joy at staying in Scotland

Maryam, a community activist who has spoken out against the Taliban and its approach to women’s rights, said she felt threatened and scared of dying if she was forced to return.

Daily Record

Three UK citizens held in Taliban custody in Afghanistan

Non-profit says charity medic, traveller and unnamed third man ‘being well-treated’ as UK foreign office seeks contact.

Al Jazeera

Afghan woman tells of relief as visa refusal overturned

Community activist Maryam has spoken out against the Taliban and its approach to women’s rights.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

UK ‘in negotiations’ over three Britons held by Taliban in Afghanistan, says Suella Braverman

Government ‘working hard to ensure people’s safety’, says home secretary

Evening Standard

Government ‘in negotiations’ after three British men detained by Taliban

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said anyone travelling to dangerous parts of the world should take the utmost caution

WEKU

The Taliban shut down Afghanistan's only women-run radio station

Sadai Banowan, which means "women's voice" in Dari, is Afghanistan's only women-run station. The Taliban said it was shut down for playing music during the holy month of Ramadan.

The Independent UK

‘I need a life’: Afghans stuck in Pakistan hotels living in fear as they await evacuation to UK

Some of those who have been stranded in hotels in Islamabad for months talk of their anxiety and distress

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The Independent UK

Three British men detained in Taliban custody in Afghanistan

Non-profit organisation the Presidium Network is assisting two of the men.

The Guardian - UK

Taliban holding three British men in detention in Afghanistan

Charity medic, hotelier and ‘danger tourist’ reportedly arrested by Taliban’s secret police in January

Evening Standard

Three British men being held in custody by Taliban in Afghanistan

The Government is trying to establish consular contact with the men

Reuters

Three British men being held in Taliban custody in Afghanistan - Sky News

Three British men are being held in Taliban custody in Afghanistan, including so-called "danger tourist" Miles Routledge, Sky News reported on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Three British nationals including ‘danger tourist’ held by Taliban in Afghanistan

One has been named as so-called ‘danger tourist’ Miles Routledge, who was previously evacuated from Afghanistan by the British Army in 2021

Daily Mirror

Three Brits being held by Taliban in Afghanistan including notorious 'danger tourist'

The Independent UK

Abandoned by the country they served: Hundreds of Afghans eligible for UK stranded in Pakistan

Exclusive: The government has stopped evacuation flights from Islamabad and tells those waiting they must find their own place to live or face a year-long delay

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