Over 80 rights groups urge EU to reject Taliban visit to Brussels

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Amu: More than 80 Afghan and international civil society organizations and human rights groups have called on the European Union not to host Taliban representatives in Brussels, warning that any official engagement could contribute to the normalization and implicit recognition of the Taliban rule. In an open letter addressed to EU institutions, member states and policymakers, the groups expressed “grave concerns” over reports that Taliban representatives could travel to Brussels in June for talks linked to the deportation of Afghan migrants from Europe. Click here to read more (external link).

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Kabul Chokes on Stench and Blood as Eid Slaughter Waste Piles Up on City Streets

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8am: Four days after Eid al-Adha, several Kabul residents are complaining about foul odors from the blood and discarded entrails of sacrificial animals left across various parts of the city. They say hides, intestines, and other unusable animal parts have been dumped in drainage ditches and at scattered points around the city, and that despite several days passing since the holiday, the Taliban’s municipal authority has taken no effective action to clean up the waste. Residents say the smell has severely disrupted their daily lives. Several environmental experts, meanwhile, are warning that if animal remains are not properly managed, the waste will dry out, break down into contaminated particles, and contribute to air pollution and a heightened risk of disease. Click here to read more (external link).

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Amo secures place in national cricket final

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Amu: Amo Region booked its place in the final of Afghanistan’s 2026 e& Regional List A Tournament on Monday after defeating Band-e-Amir Region by 93 runs, powered by a record-setting innings from top-order batter Imran Mir. The victory lifted Amo Region to the top of the standings with seven points from six matches, making it the first team to secure qualification for the tournament’s championship match. Click here to read more (external link).

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How Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour Drew the Taliban Closer to Iran

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Mullah Akhtar Mansur

Afghanistan International: After Akhtar Mohammad Mansour came to power, the Taliban intensified their attacks across Afghanistan under his leadership. At the same time, however, he also supported peace negotiations, which were then being hosted by China and Pakistan. His close involvement in those peace talks drew criticism from some Taliban leaders and analysts, who viewed it as evidence of his ties with Pakistani intelligence agencies. According to sources, another reason behind his killing was that, in his final days, Mansour had instructed his fighters to relocate from Pakistan to another safe haven. His assassination came at a highly sensitive moment in the Obama administration’s Afghanistan policy.  Click here to read more (external link).

Hibatullah Akhundzada warned TTP to halt attacks in Pakistan, report claims

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Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada

Khaama: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has reportedly warned the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) to stop carrying out attacks inside Pakistan or risk losing the Afghan Taliban’s support, according to a report by Pakistan’s Express Tribune. The Taliban administration in Kabul has not publicly commented on the report, and officials have yet to respond to the claims attributed to Hibatullah Akhundzada. Citing a Pakistani security source, the newspaper said the message was conveyed informally to Islamabad as part of efforts by the Taliban administration to demonstrate that it is addressing Pakistan’s security concerns. The report said the Taliban hoped to show they were taking steps to restrain the TTP and other militant groups operating from Afghanistan territory. Click here to read more (external link).

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Pakistani opposition leader says Pashtuns should obtain Afghan IDs

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Mahmood Khan Achakzai

Amu: Mahmood Khan Achakzai, a prominent Pakistani opposition leader, has called on Pashtuns in Pakistan to obtain Afghan identity cards, a proposal that has drawn criticism from Afghan politicians and former officials. Achakzai, leader of the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party and a senior opposition figure in Pakistan, argued that because millions of Pakistanis hold dual citizenship with countries such as Canada and Italy, Pashtuns should also be able to obtain Afghan identification documents. “Every Pashtun should obtain an Afghan identity card and openly show people that he has one,” Achakzai said in remarks shared on social media. He also claimed that the fencing along the Durand Line had been installed at the direction of the United States. The comments quickly prompted responses from political figures, many of whom rejected the idea that Afghan citizenship or identity documents should be linked to ethnicity. Click here to read more (external link).

Deadly Surge in Badakhshan Traffic Accidents Claims Dozens of Lives Each Month

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8am: Several residents of Badakhshan province have expressed concern over the rise in traffic accidents in the province. They say that traffic accidents claim the lives of dozens of people every month and leave dozens more injured and disabled. According to these residents, the lack of standard roads, failure to repair damaged road sections promptly, the Taliban’s negligence, non-compliance with traffic laws, and reckless driving are among the main factors behind the increase in traffic accidents in Badakhshan. Click here to read more (external link).

Rising Thefts in Kabul Force Residents to Resort to Glass Shard Security

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8am: Kabul residents stress that thieves are not limiting themselves to stealing property. In some cases, they are also physically harming people inside their homes. Residents accuse the Taliban of failing to maintain security and say that feelings of insecurity have grown across several city neighborhoods. Some residents claim that certain Taliban members are directly involved in the thefts. Hassan, a Kabul resident, says burglaries and theft of personal property have been climbing in the city. He claims that some Taliban members, burdened by low pay and economic hardship, have turned to crime to support their families.  Click here to read more (external link).