Special relationship with Afghan people, UNSC resolution to continue to guide Afghan policy: India Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said this in Rajya Sabha The Hindu · Feb 10, 2022
‘We have never given up’: how Afghan women are demanding their education under the Taliban Since recapturing Afghanistan, the Taliban have largely if inconsistently closed down girls’ schooling – but have found a new generation ready to fight for the right to study The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2022
Famine in Afghanistan: Will crisis force reset of relations with the Taliban? Is tying humanitarian assistance to human rights the right course for Afghanistan? Aid agencies are this week imploring the West and in particular the US Treasury to allow money transfers to flow unhindered and to unblock desperately needed funds. France 24 · Feb 9, 2022
Remember the 'pivot' to Asia? US wants to reassure Pacific allies it's still on MELBOURNE, Australia — Like many U.S. governments before it, the Biden administration intended a foreign policy "pivot" toward China and Asia. Instead, Washington quickly faced war in Gaza, a chaotic pullout from Afghanistan and a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2022
Senior Tory MPs urge UK to do more to respond to ‘horrific’ Afghanistan crisis Andrew Mitchell raised reports of people selling their daughters into early marriage or parting with body organs in a bid to buy food. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Former soldier traumatised by horrors of Iraq and Afghanistan wars turned to drug dealing to fund his spiralling addiction Jason Maddocks was left "traumatised" by tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, and after being discharged from the military his drug use - and drug debts - spiralled out of control Wales Online · Feb 9, 2022
Living in a woman’s body: the Taliban fear our beauty, strength – and resistance Growing up in Afghanistan I was taught to hide my body. Now I see it as a symbol of rebellion against those who would try to control me The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2022
Pakistan’s ‘good Taliban-bad Taliban’ strategy backfires, posing regional risks For decades, Pakistan pursued a policy of supporting the Afghan Taliban while cracking down on the Pakistani Taliban, the Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP). With the Taliban in power in Afghanistan, Islamabad may have won its “long game”. But its game of chicken may be backfiring with jihadists coming home to roost. France 24 · Feb 9, 2022
New COVID-19 wave batters Afghanistan's crumbling health care system Only five hospitals in Afghanistan still offer COVID-19 treatment, with 33 others forced to close. ABC News · Feb 9, 2022
New COVID wave batters Afghanistan's crumbling health care All but five of the 38 COVID-19 treatment hospitals that once operated in Afghanistan have been forced to close in recent months for lack of doctors, medicines, even heat The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Covid news: Sweden scraps almost all restrictions and testing despite pleas from scientists; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive – as it happened Sweden scraps almost all of its few restrictions and stops most testing; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive after displaying mild symptoms The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2022
‘We are happy to fight you’: tensions rise on Afghan-Pakistani border Five Pakistani soldiers killed as Taliban-led Afghanistan resists cooperation with Islamabad The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2022
Would Russians Embrace War? Why an Attack on Ukraine Might Erode Putin’s Support Foreign Affairs · Feb 9, 2022
US general says Russia turmoil could spill to Middle East The Army general tapped to take over as top U.S. commander in the Middle East is warning senators that if Russian invades Ukraine, it could create broader instability into the Middle East, including Syria The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022 Two suspected British Islamic State recruits seized by Taliban at border Exclusive: first reported case of attempted international recruitment to IS since US left Afghanistan
Reuters · Feb 8, 2022 U.N. rights office demands release of Afghan women activists The U.N. human rights office called on Tuesday for the release of four women activists and their relatives in Afghanistan who were detained or abducted last month after protests over women's rights since the Taliban seized control.
The New Daily · Feb 8, 2022 Afghan refugees march on Parliament House to reunite their families and end their state of limbo More than 2000 Afghan refugees and supporters protested, calling on the government to grant them permanent protection visas.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2022 SAS soldier denies being jealous of Ben Roberts-Smith and wanting to throw him ‘under a bus’, court hears Judge in defamation case against newspapers declines to make witness answer questions about whether he was a source of media reports
AAP · Feb 8, 2022 Afghan asylum seekers feeling 'trapped' Afghan asylum seekers say they're trapped in an Australian immigration system that won't settle boat people, and can't go home for fear of persecution.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2022 US offers $10m reward for information on ISKP leader ISKP, an Afghanistan affiliate of ISIL (ISIS), had claimed responsibility for deadly attack on Kabul airport last year.
Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2022 Duty calls us to aid those suffering A few years back I witnessed extreme humanitarian need across Afghanistan. One of Asia's poorest countries, millions of people were living below the poverty line. It was heartbreaking to see first-hand the impacts of one the highest child mortality rates in the world. To witness one of the most disaster-prone…
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Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2022 As another wave of Afghans arrives in Chicago, volunteers say more help is needed Since last fall, more than 1,890 Afghans have made Illinois their new home, and another wave is expected to arrive in the Chicago area in February, officials say.
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022 Angelina Jolie shares letter from Afghan girl about Taliban rule: ‘I might never be able to go outside again’ Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021
Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2022 Angelina Jolie shares letter from Afghan woman who details rights being ‘taken away’ under Taliban control A letter sent to Angelina Jolie detailed the rights that are being taken away from women in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control of the country.