Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty August 3, 2023 Kazakh Trade and Integration Minister Serik Zhumangharin opened the Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum on August 3, stressing what he called the “importance” of economic ties between the two countries even though Astana considers the Taliban militants running Kabul to be “terrorists.” “I would like to reiterate again that Kazakhstan
8am: Local sources in Ghazni province report that the Taliban have engaged in a week-long spree of detentions, harassment, and torture of residents in the Nawur district of the province. According to credible sources from the province on Wednesday, August 2, the Taliban have indiscriminately beaten and abused several individuals, including women and children, in
Akmal Dawi VOA News August 2, 2023 WASHINGTON — Refusing to recognize the Taliban as legitimate rulers of Afghanistan and maintaining sanctions on the group’s leaders, the United States continues to reject calls by some former Afghan allies to help topple the extremist regime. Last week, Abdul Rashid Dostum, the former vice president of Afghanistan who
Ariana: The Ministry of Public Health said Wednesday that since the beginning of this year, nearly 6,000 people across the country have been treated for hepatitis. The ministry officials presented the statistics during a meeting on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day. Habibullah Akhundzadah, deputy minister of public health services, said migrations, natural disasters, a
8am: According to anonymous local sources, who spoke to Hasht-e Subh, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 1st, when Taliban members attacked the media outlet and expelled its staff before shutting down the office. Meanwhile, Atal Khan Stanikzai, the director of the media outlet, stated that the Taliban attacked the office without any prior coordination.
Khaama: Years of Pakistan’s hostility towards its border areas with Afghanistan has resulted into a security quagmire for both the countries… While portraying itself as a victim of terrorism in front of global eyes, Pakistan attempted to establish tactical control over Kabul through the Durand issue. This pursuit of strategic dominance has however led it
Ariana: Shaheen Hunters have lifted the inaugural Kabul Premier League trophy after beating Kabul Zalmi by 14 runs in the final match of the tournament on Wednesday. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The Russian President’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said on Monday that Russia perceives no progress regarding the inclusivity of the Taliban’s interim government in Afghanistan. The inclusion of the Taliban interim government will be the main topic of discussion at the forthcoming Moscow-format summit on Afghanistan, which will take place in Kazan