Ariana: The Ministry of Justice has once again emphasized the ban on the activities of political parties in the country and says that the directorate of political parties has been revoked and removed from the ministry’s structures. The ministry stressed that only charity organizations and unions can operate according to the principles and with an
Ayaz Gul VOA News April 4, 2024 ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan’s Islamist Taliban rulers Thursday sentenced two people to 15 years each for engaging in political activity, while a third person was flogged 30 times and jailed for similar charges. The de facto government in Kabul, yet to be formally recognized by the international community, has banned
8am: Russians believe that the Taliban group is a more reliable ally than the West in the fight against ISIS. This perception stems from decades of geopolitical competition between Russia and Western countries and a longstanding game initiated by America, using Islamist hardline groups to undermine its global rivals, especially the former Soviet Union. The
8am: Abdul Hakim Shar’ee, the acting head of the Taliban-controlled Ministry of Justice, stated that “there is no place for parties in the regime of this group, and mentioning a party name is a crime.” He made these remarks two days ago at a meeting in Kabul, referring to recent tensions between the Taliban and
The Hill: When the United States finally left Afghanistan amid the chaos that claimed the lives of 170 civilians and 13 U.S. service personnel on Aug. 30, 2021, at Hamid Karzai International Airport, it was not the most disastrous retreat from Kabul ever suffered. In January 1842, nearly 16,000 souls, mostly civilian men, women and
Khaama: According to media reports, Taliban forces have reportedly surrounded the house of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of Hizb-e-Islami, in Kabul. It has been said that the controversy revolves around the land of Hekmatyar’s house; according to the Taliban, it belongs to the Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan. Habib al-Rahman, Hekmatyar’s son, wrote in a
Foreign Affairs: Two and a half years into Taliban rule, however, the United States has little to show for this approach. For one thing, the Taliban appear to be unmoved by global shaming, in particular when it comes to what they deem domestic affairs, such as the question of girls’ access to higher education and
Tolo News: The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, at a gathering said that currently around 38 embassies and political agencies of the Islamic Emirate are active in various countries. Emphasizing the importance of good relations with the world, Amir Khan Muttaqi asked countries to interact with the Islamic Emirate. “The Ministry of
Tolo News: Today, the 18th day of Hout (March 8), is the 10th anniversary of the passing of Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim. The former president Hamid Karzai and the former Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, Abdullah Abdullah, called Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim an “unforgettable personality” of the country. Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim,
8am: Currently, Qatar is one of the key players in Afghan politics. Qatar’s relationship with the Taliban dates back to the early years of the group’s emergence. However, the opening of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar and this country’s unwavering propaganda support for the Taliban, followed by the signing of the Doha agreement between