Tolo News in Dari – February 17, 2024
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Analysts: Doha Meeting to Offer Chance for ‘Constructive Dialogue’ on Afghanistan
Roshan Noorzai Zheela Noori VOA News February 16, 2024 WASHINGTON — Days before a U.N.-sponsored conference on Afghanistan, it remains unclear whether the Taliban will attend what analysts describe as an opportunity for a “constructive dialogue” between the country’s de facto rulers and the international community. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will host the two-day gathering opening
UN Study Warns Recognizing Taliban Will Intensify Women’s Rights Crisis
Ayaz Gul VOA News February 16, 2024 ISLAMABAD — A United Nations study revealed Friday that approximately two-thirds (67%) of women in Afghanistan fear the rights crisis would intensify if the country’s Taliban government is granted formal international recognition. The report comes ahead of Sunday’s U.N.-convened conference in Qatar, where member states and regional organizations’ special
MacCaul calls Ghani’s escape ‘Cowardly’ as Government collapses
Khaama: The Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the United States House of Representatives called the escape of former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as “cowardly.” Michael McCaul agreed with Zalmay Khalilzad’s assertions regarding the failure of the former leaders of the Afghan government to maintain order, stating, “I agree, Ashraf Ghani’s actions and escape
Iran Insists On Its Right To Block Borders With Afghanistan
Iran International: The commander of the Ground Forces of Iran’s Army has affirmed Tehran’s intention to proceed with a plan to build fences to block its borders with Afghanistan. Kioumars Heydari said Friday, “We intend to block our borders, and no one can object why we erect a fence near their border. This is not
Tolo News in Dari – February 16, 2024
Nabi claims top spot in ODI rankings
Ariana: Shakib Al Hasan’s reign at the top is over after Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi claimed the No.1 spot on the latest ICC Men’s ODI All-Rounder Rankings. Shakib held the premier position in 50-over cricket for 1,739 days – from 7 May 2019 (when he took over from Rashid Khan) until 9 February 2024 –
Under Sanctions, Taliban Pay Debts, Seek More Electricity From Neighbors
Akmal Dawi VOA News February 15, 2024 Afghanistan has cleared its outstanding electricity debts to three Central Asian neighbors and is negotiating for an increase in energy supplies, a move that could signal the Taliban government is moving toward economic stabilization. Landlocked Afghanistan relies heavily on energy imports, obtaining more than 70 percent of its
Taliban’s Anti-Persian Policies at Takhar University: Non-Pashtun Staffs Are Dismissed
8am: Anti-Persian Sentiment in Afghan Universities has a long history. For many years, animosity towards Persians has been preserved under the guise of “national terminology” in various forms. Even under the pretext of preserving these terms, Persian books have been thrown into the seas by the former government’s Ministry of Information and Culture. However, the