The Taliban has achieved political stability, says Suhail Shaheen Kandahar faction handles leadership; military power decentralised among Haqqanis and commanders The Hindu · Jul 31, 2022
Shadowy arms dealer Viktor Bout may be key to Russia's release of WNBA star Brittney Griner WASHINGTON — Viktor Bout has long been the type of shadowy figure who inhabits spy novels, a convicted arms dealer who commanded a billion-dollar operation of aircraft fleets to supply weapons to notorious dictators, drug lords and armies fighting wars — and sometimes one another. Los Angeles Times · Jul 30, 2022
Taliban say 2 died in Friday explosion at Kabul cricket game A Taliban spokesman says two people died after a hand grenade exploded during a cricket match the capital of Kabul the previous day The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022
How can India leverage Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to further its interests? About a month and a half before the next Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the work on finalising its agenda is picking up steam. Apart from being of interest as the high table of the world’s largest regional grouping by geographical size and population, the summit will be… Newslaundry · Jul 30, 2022
Iran Warns Taliban on its Water Rights from Helmand River Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian warned his counterpart in the Taliban that their relations would be affected if the group does not eliminate the hurdles to Tehran’s water rights from the Helmand River. Amir Abdollahian made the comments during a phone conversation on Thursday with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 30, 2022
'Stakes high for both sides' as Ben Roberts-Smith marathon trial comes to an end After 110 days of hearings and more than 40 witnesses, a judge has retired to consider his findings in the marathon defamation case, with high stakes for both public interest journalism and a highly decorated war veteran. ABC News · Jul 29, 2022
Taliban say explosion during cricket game wounds 4 people The Taliban and an Afghan sports official say a grenade exploded during a game of cricket in Kabul, wounding at least four spectators at the stadium The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022
At SCO, Jaishankar pushes for Chabahar port No meetings announced with Chinese, Pakistan and Taliban Foreign Ministers The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022
Thousands of Afghan artists are still trying to flee the Taliban A family of Afghan musicians in the U.S. wants to raise awareness about their plight. WEKU · Jul 29, 2022
Just 10,000 out of 119k resettled in the UK under Afghan resettlement scheme, FOI finds The scheme was launched in April 2021 and has received 119,305 applicants according to the latest figures Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2022
Foreign Office admits multiple errors in UK’s exit from Afghanistan Officials say they can not provide hope of resettlement for Afghans who worked for UK civilian schemes The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022
‘If you restrain yourself, you get shot’: The Marine A documentary tackling the hypocrisy of war Film-maker Chris Terrill trained with the marines before embedding in the unit of Al Blackman – where he saw loved ones killed, PTSD and the impossible strain put upon soldiers The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022
China to resume visa issuance to Afghans, exempt Afghan imports from tax China will resume issuing visas to Afghans from August 1 and allow 98% of Afghan imports to enter tax free, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday. Reuters · Jul 29, 2022
Artifacts from destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas stolen amid Afghan turmoil Artifacts from one of two Buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban in 2001 at the famous Bamiyan site in central Afghanistan were stolen from storage immediately after the Islamist group returned to power last August, according to people familiar with the case. Bangkok Post · Jul 29, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022 Best podcasts of the week: Inside the lives turned upside down by Afghanistan’s fall to the Taliban Journalist Nelufar Hedayat hears from everyday Afghans whose lives changed forever just one year ago in Kabul Falling. Plus: five of the best podcasts for better mental health
WEKU · Jul 27, 2022 What it's like being a woman in Afghanistan today: 'death in slow motion' That's the title of a newly released report from Amnesty International, covering a range of issues affecting girls and women under Taliban rule. Foremost among them are child and forced marriage.
WEKU · Jul 27, 2022 After decades of opposing the Taliban, India may be forming a relationship with them As the Taliban struggles to maintain control over Afghanistan, India may become an unlikely ally to help them stabilize.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022 Amnesty: Taliban crackdown on rights is 'suffocating' women Amnesty International says the Taliban's “suffocating” crackdown on the rights of Afghan women and girls is destroying their lives
Reuters · Jul 26, 2022 Exclusive: U.S. and Taliban make progress on Afghan reserves, but big gaps remain U.S. and Taliban officials have exchanged proposals for the release of billions of dollars from Afghan central bank reserves held abroad into a trust fund, three sources familiar with the talks said, offering a hint of progress in efforts to ease Afghanistan's economic crisis.
Liverpool Echo · Jul 26, 2022 Merseyside war hero who battled Taliban with broken back Corporal Josh Griffiths was badly injured in an explosion but fought to protect fellow soldiers
The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022 Chess Olympiad: After nod from Taliban, Afghan men ready to mount a challenge CHENNAI: The last time over-the-board chess Olympiad was held Batumi in 2018, Afghanistan had gone on to top in the open category of Group D. With Taliban taking over the country in August last year, there were apprehensions as to whether players will get the government's nod to feature at…
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022 Italy opens humanitarian corridor for 300 Afghan refugees Italy's Foreign Ministry says the first of some 300 Afghan refugees have arrived in Italy along a new humanitarian corridor organized by the Italian government and other groups
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022 Afghanistan is facing a climate calamity – it’s time the world took notice The country has been out of the spotlight since US forces left but environmental disasters and the threat of another food crisis should be front-page news
The Hindu · Jul 25, 2022 E-Visa, a distant dream for this Afghan student of University of Kerala “Don’t treat us like terrorist. In this time of hardship, we look forward for the support of the Government in India”
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2022 Family of Afghan boy stranded in France condemn Priti Patel’s ‘false promises’ Qamar Jabarkhyl, a 28-year-old UK citizen, said his ‘heart melts’ when his young cousin, Obaidullah, calls him crying every day from Strasbourg.