Khaama: In a vivid manifestation of escalating tensions, Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s special envoy to Afghanistan, has emphatically dismissed the Taliban’s contentious stance on the Durand Line, underscoring Islamabad’s rigid position on the historic border dispute. This sharp exchange marks a significant heightening in the long-standing discord over the demarcation that has been a point of
8am: Over the past two years, senior officials from the former Afghan government have repeatedly accused each other of playing a role in the downfall of the republic system. Many political leaders in key positions have pointed fingers at Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and his decision-making circle, blaming them for the failure to defend the republic
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi February 19, 2024 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on February 19 told a press conference at a two-day UN-sponsored meeting of more than two dozen nations but not including Taliban representatives in the Qatari capital to discuss the “evolving situation” in Afghanistan that he is starting consultations toward appointing a UN envoy to
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi February 18, 2024 Special envoys from more than two dozen countries gathered in the Qatari capital to discuss the “evolving situation” in Afghanistan and possible international engagement since the Taliban’s takeover of the country in mid-2021, organizers of the UN-led event said on February 18. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held closed-door sessions with
Sarah Zaman VOA News February 17, 2024 ISLAMABAD — The Afghan Taliban have decided not to participate in a U.N.-sponsored conference on Afghanistan in Qatar’s capital Doha. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will host a two-day gathering beginning Sunday in Doha, where member states and special envoys to Afghanistan will discuss engagement with the Taliban. In a
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
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
Ariana: Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Afghanistan Ilham Mammadov paid a courtesy call to Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to present the official letter from Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry regarding the opening of their embassy in Kabul, the ministry said in a statement Thursday. IEA’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi said in a
Ayaz Gul VOA News February 14, 2024 ISLAMABAD — The United Nations says it would like to see Taliban representatives attend a two-day international conference on Afghanistan that will take place in Qatar next week. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will host the meeting starting February 18, with member states and regional organizations’ special envoys on Afghanistan
8am: One noteworthy aspect of Hizb ut-Tahrir’s activities in Afghanistan is that the group focused its activities on northern Afghanistan and areas where it was believed that Taliban opponents had a stronger presence. The unconditional support of this group for the Taliban was evident, indicating that the group’s focus on anti-Taliban areas was deliberate and