8am: The National Resistance Front (NRF) has denied published reports that its leader, Ahmad Massoud, met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. “No talks are scheduled between Ahmad Massoud and the Taliban leadership,” said Sibghatullah Ahmadi, a spokesman for (NRF) to Hasht-e Subh. Meanwhile, some local and foreign media outlets have reported that Ahmad
Press TV January 9, 2022 Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to certain reports about future diplomatic activities of Afghanistan’s embassy in Tehran, specifying that the country’s mission will only act within the constraints of the 1961 Vienna Convention. Speaking on Sunday, Saeed Khatibzadeh responded to reports carried by certain media outlets alleging that the
Tolo News: At least 50 schools have closed in recent years amid severe conflict in the northern province of Kunduz. The head of the provincial education department, Mawlawi Ismail Abu Ahmad, said that over 30,000 students have been deprived of schooling because their classrooms were in conflict areas in clashes between the former security forces
8am: Today (Sunday, January 9th) women protesters chanted slogans such as “The voice of professor Jalal is the voice of the people” and demanded the release of this university professor and political expert. Meanwhile, Amnesty International also demanded his unconditional release yesterday after the Taliban arrested him. Click here to read more (external link).
Ayaz Gul VOA News January 8, 2022 Taliban authorities in Afghanistan on Saturday arrested an outspoken critic of the government, drawing strong calls for his immediate release from civil society activists. Family members said Faizullah Jalal, a professor of law and political science, was seized by security forces from his residence in the Afghan capital,
8am: Due to the crisis in Afghanistan’s health system, 90 percent of health centers are in danger of closing, according to the ICRC’s new report, released on (Friday, January 7th). Moreover, the fourth wave of Covid-19 and malnutrition are threatening the people of Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).
Lisa Schlein VOA News January 8, 2022 GENEVA — Pakistan has concluded a months-long campaign to register Afghan refugees and issue them identity cards that will protect and safeguard their interests. The government-run campaign, supported by the U.N. refugee agency, began in mid-April. The registration drive has updated the data of some 1.4 million Afghan refugees.
BBC: A charity worker trying to help a doctor flee Afghanistan says he fears for the man’s life. Nich Woolf from Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, met the man while working in Afghanistan and says he and his family are in danger from the Taliban. He has written to the Prime Minister for help in allowing the man