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Pakistan’s neutrality, Taliban’s worry

The Afghan Taliban will be affected by Imran Khan’s diplomatic manoeuvres in the Ukraine minefield

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022

World Must Not Forget Afghanistan Because of Ukraine War, Says UN

The Russian invasion of Ukraine must not make the world forget Afghanistan, the UN refugee chief said on Tuesday, warning that ignoring its humanitarian needs could be "very risky". UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi, who is on four day visit to Afghanistan, said the international community must continue to engage with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2022

UNHCR chief asks world not to forget Afghanistan during Ukraine crisis

The dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan should not be forgotten as the world's attention is focused on the conflict in Ukraine, the United Nation's High Commissioner for Refugees said on Tuesday ahead of a key donor conference set to take place this month.

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

Afghan Diplomats under Pressure from Taliban Regime

Afghan embassies around the world that have refused to recognize the new Taliban regime are struggling to stay afloat and facing increasing pressure from Kabul to accept loyalist replacements. None of the country's 60 or so ambassadors, consuls or heads of diplomatic missions who were appointed by Western-backed former president…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2022

Former SAS soldier tells court he witnessed Ben Roberts-Smith shoot man in back outside Taliban compound

A former elite soldier codenamed Person 24 says he saw the Victoria Cross recipient carry a man out of a compound in Afghanistan before shooting him.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2022

Turkey Says Talks with Taliban on Operating Kabul Airport Still Underway

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Sunday that talks with the Taliban on operating the Kabul airport were still underway, a day after he met acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in southern Turkey.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2022

Turkey says talks with Taliban on operating Kabul airport still underway

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Sunday that talks with the Taliban on operating the Kabul airport were still underway, a day after he met acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in southern Turkey.

Reuters · Mar 13, 2022

Afghan family forced to flee conflict for second time in eight months

Mohammad, his wife and three children were living in eastern Afghanistan when the Taliban launched its takeover.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022

Ukraine should learn Afghanistan lessons, should not get involved in big power games, says Hamid Karzai

Former Afghan President also calls on India to reopen embassy, reengage with Afghanistan

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2022

Iran in talks with the Taliban to resume ambitious rail project

The Khaf-Herat rail link is expected to boost trade and travel between Iran and Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022