Amu: The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan says in a quarterly report that it has documented three explosions in Afghanistan, all of which happened in the northern province of Balkh, in which one civilian was killed and 17 others were wounded. UNAMA says that two of the blasts were claimed by the Afghanistan Freedom Front, which wounded a total of seven civilians. Click here to read more (external link).
UN reports 10 deaths in Badakhshan protests in quarterly update
Amu: Taliban security forces killed at least 10 people and wounded more than 40 others during crackdowns on protests against poppy eradication in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province in May and June, the U.N. mission in Afghanistan said in its latest quarterly report. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – August 10, 2025
Taliban Stepped Up Rights Abuses, Arrested Dozens Of Uzbeks, Says UN
Afghanistan International: The UN report confirmed that in June, the Taliban arrested at least 165 Uzbek residents of Faryab province following clashes between local Pashtun and Uzbek communities. The violence began when “a group of Pashtun youths threw firecrackers at a gathering of Uzbek girls”, prompting a confrontation between Pashtun youths and a group of Uzbek men at the scene. Click here to read more (external link).
Suhail Fedayee’s Victory Over U.S. Opponent in MMA Competition
Khaama: Afghanistan’s Suhail Fedayee defeated his American opponent in an MMA competition, winning by first-round submission and continuing his unbeaten streak with four consecutive professional victories. Click here to read more (external link).
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Pakistan Confirms Ambassador-Level Protocol for Kabul Envoy in Islamabad
Khaama: Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said at a press conference that the process of upgrading relations has been completed, and the Taliban representative in Islamabad now enjoys ambassador-level protocol. He added that presenting credentials from the Taliban’s ambassador to Pakistan’s president is not necessary. Click here to read more (external link).
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Tolo News in Dari – August 9, 2025
How a CIA hit on al Qaeda ensnared a US citizen in Afghanistan
Habibi
Reuters: Taliban denies detaining Habibi despite evidence, complicating U.S. efforts for his release. CIA operation targeting Zawahiri linked to Habibi’s detention, sources reveal.
U.S. offers $5 million reward for Habibi’s release, Trump administration intensifies efforts. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan Joins Red Bull Athlete Roster
Rashid Khan
Khaama: Afghanistan’s cricket star Rashid Khan has officially joined the Red Bull athlete roster, a move confirmed by both the player and the global energy drink brand. Rashid announced the partnership in a post and video shared on his official Instagram account, while Red Bull also featured the cricketer in its promotional content. ESPNcricinfo reported that the announcement was made during a Red Bull event, with cricket media outlets noting that Khan is now part of an elite group of athletes that includes KL Rahul, Ben Stokes, and Kagiso Rabada. Click here to read more (external link).
Sources: Taliban ban women from traveling without burqa in Panjshir
Amu: According to the sources, Taliban morality enforcers have established multiple checkpoints throughout Panjshir to monitor women’s clothing. At these posts, women are required to wear a full-body burqa to pass. The sources added that even girls under the age of 15 have been questioned and warned that they are not allowed to travel unless they wear a burqa — even if they wear a traditional cloak and cover their faces. Click here to read more (external link).
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