Tolo News in Dari – November 18, 2023
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Open Letter from Former Government Military Personnel to the U.S. Congress: Support for an Alternative to the Taliban Regime
8am: In an open letter, more than five thousand former government military personnel implore the United States Congress to support the goal of “a gradual end to the death of Afghan citizens, especially women and former military personnel,” instead of endorsing the self-proclaimed Taliban regime, which claims to represent the will of the people. They
Biden Administration Points Finger at International Partners for Taliban Diverting U.S. Aid
Michael Hughes: The U.S. State Department shrugged its collective shoulders, so to speak, and seemed to say “not my problem” when pressed on the Taliban siphoning large portions of American humanitarian aid. Instead of taking any responsibility, the U.S. suggested international aid organizations should be blamed for getting ripped off by the radical movement. On
U.S. Government’s Interaction with the Taliban Aggravates Human Rights Violations
8am: The relationship between the United States and the Taliban group which is becoming more intricate with each passing day has gone through a U-turn. The Taliban, historically labeled as a terrorist group and an enemy of the United States, has now been unofficially elevated to the level of a government by Washington and has
Tolo News in Dari – November 17, 2023
Qatar cruises past Afghanistan in co-qualifiers for 2026 World Cup and 2027 AFC Cup
Doha News: With a FIFA ranking of 154, Afghanistan has a scarce chance of reaching the 2026 qualification. Qatar’s Al-Annabi kicked off a decisive win against Afghanistan on Thursday, defeating the team 8-1 at the co-qualifiers match for the 2026 World Cup edition and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Click here to read more (external
Afghanistan’s Acting UN Representative Demands Release Of Women’s Rights Activist
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi November 17, 2023 The acting head of the Afghan UN mission has requested the release of Afghan dissident Parisa Azada. Naseer Ahmed Faiq said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the detention of Azada by the Taliban is an act against Islamic and cultural values, as well as the fundamentals of human
Australian who blew whistle on alleged war crimes in Afghanistan pleads guilty
Ariana: David McBride, a former army lawyer who revealed information about alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan, has pleaded guilty to leaking classified information. David McBride was due to face trial next week, but changed his plea after a legal ruling scuppered his defence, BBC reported. McBride said he felt a moral duty to speak
Hosting Afghans a Huge Burden, Pakistani President Says
Sarah Zaman VOA News November 16, 2023 ISLAMABAD — Pakistani President Arif Alvi said his country has carried a huge burden in hosting Afghans for nearly four decades. In an exclusive interview with VOA Urdu, Alvi defended Islamabad’s decision to expel Afghans living in Pakistan without proper documents. He said giving refuge to citizens of the
Taliban’s Suspicious Housing Developments Unfold in Ghazni
8am: Local sources in Ghazni report that the Taliban have initiated the construction of four townships in the central areas and districts of Nawa, Qarabagh, and Waghaz in this province. According to sources, the construction of these townships began six months ago. The most substantial of these townships, currently undergoing rapid development, is situated in