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US contractors and former Afghan officials buy million-dollar properties in Dubai
Khaama: After the fall of the Taliban in 2001, the United States poured billions of dollars into Afghanistan for reconstruction efforts. However, many U.S. contractors and former Afghan officials were accused of misusing these funds. Today, some contractors and former officials own luxury properties in Dubai. An investigative journalism organization has released a list revealing
Flood Catastrophe and Citizen Desperation: Taliban Observe Flood Victims from Above
8am: The provinces of Baghlan, Ghor, Badakhshan, and Herat have faced devastating floods, resulting in significant human casualties and extensive financial losses. Flood victims and some citizens of the country accuse the Taliban of mishandling natural disaster victims. They claim that this group lacks the ability and knowledge to manage and provide services, holding the
Former Official Who Returned to Afghanistan at Taliban’s Invitation Forced to Flee Again
Afghanistan International: Ghalib Mujahid, the former district governor of Bihsud in Nangarhar province, said that he returned to Afghanistan at the invitation of the Taliban’s Commission for Contact with Afghan Personalities, but after being harassed by the group, he was forced to migrate again. He told Afghanistan International that after returning to Kabul, he survived
Taliban Helicopter Crash Results in Multiple Deaths & Injuries
Afghanistan International: Sources told Afghanistan International that a Taliban helicopter crashed into the Firozkoh-Harirud river, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The helicopter was reportedly on the way to Ghor province to rescue two people who had drowned in the river. The Taliban are currently “gathering information about this incident” and have not yet made
Tolo News in Dari – May 15, 2024
Has Abdul Hamid Khorasani’s Term Expired?
8am: Abdul Hamid Khorasani, a Tajik-origin member of the Taliban originally from Panjshir province, who has been widely supported by Serajuddin Haqqani, has always been a prominent figure within this group, frequently appearing in the media and social networks. Over the past three years, Abdul Hamid Khorasani has been actively involved in the identification and
Australian war crimes whistleblower sentenced to 5 years in prison
Khaama: The Guardian reported that David McBride, a former Australian army lawyer, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for leaking “classified documents” related to the Afghan war. On Tuesday, May 13, The Guardian announced the conviction of the former lawyer, stating that he shared the classified documents with journalists after
Taliban Exploitation of Women: Militants Extort Female Kabul Residents with Some Women
8am: Abdullah (pseudonym) is one of the residents of the fourth security district of Kabul City. Speaking to the Hasht-e Subh Daily, he says that the Taliban exploited some women associated with them for extorting detained individuals. Abdullah states: “Some Taliban checkpoint commanders, especially in the fourth security district, gather information about individuals beforehand, and