8am: The Iranian authorities’ stance towards the Taliban is not consistent. On occasion, the Islamic Republic of Iran refers to the Taliban as “the original movement of the region” and offers them hospitality, financial aid, and military support. However, at other times, they engage in media debates to express their expectations from the Taliban in
Ariana: Mujahid also called on the US to stop violating Afghanistan’s airspace because the Islamic Emirate has pledged not to allow Afghanistan’s territory to be used against another country. He said that the Islamic Emirate has also asked Pakistan not to allow anyone to violate Afghanistan’s airspace through its territory. On Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Mujahid said
Sputnik: The United States diverted its attention from Afghanistan to Ukraine and other places after the Taliban takeover in 2021 just like it did after September 11 when it reallocated resources to invade Iraq, National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan Leader Ahmad Massoud said during a virtual panel hosted by the Aspen Institute. “Unfortunately, once
Ayaz Gul VOA News July 20, 2023 ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — A senior British member of parliament deleted a video Thursday praising the Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan and apologized for what he said was the outcome of his “poor communication.” Tobias Ellwood of the Conservative Party released the video commentary Wednesday on Twitter after his trip to
Khaama: Tobias Ellwood, a British lawmaker and the head of the defence select committee, suggested on Sunday that the UK should engage with the Taliban and reopen its embassy in Kabul to prevent a new wave of terrorism. Tobias Ellwood stated that he is “far from” being a “Taliban appeaser” and claimed that his brother
Ariana: The Islamic Emirate’s [Taliban] spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the IEA values its ties with Pakistan and hopes that relations and cooperation between the two countries will expand. In response to recent statements by Pakistan’s foreign minister, Mujahid emphasized Islamabad’s support for peace and stability in Afghanistan and said that both countries have many commercial,
Ariana: US President Joe Biden and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of the formation of an inclusive political structure in Afghanistan and “called on the Taliban [IEA] to respect human rights of all Afghans, including women and girls, and to respect freedom of movement,” a joint statement said from the US and
Akmal Dawi VOA News June 22, 2023 WASHINGTON — Frustration with the rising threat of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan emerged at a meeting this week of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a defense and economic alliance platform consisting of China, Russia, India, Iran and five other Asian states. Russia and Tajikistan say Afghanistan, which holds an uncertain
Khaama: Despite opposition from Afghan civil activists and politicians, Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs once more invited a Taliban delegation to Oslo Forum taking place from June 13-15 in Norway, aimed at discussing and finding solutions to Afghanistan issues. According to official sources, Norway has invited second-level Taliban leaders instead of Amir Khan Muttaqi and
Al Jazeera: The Qatari prime minister held talks with the Taliban earlier this month, signalling a new effort by the Taliban to end its international isolation since they took over Afghanistan nearly two years ago. The talks took place on May 12, which included a meeting between the Taliban’s supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhunzada, and Qatari