Amu: Afghan Muay Thai fighter Nawidullah Saadi is set to make his debut in ONE Championship, the world’s largest professional martial arts organization, on Friday, October 10, in Bangkok, Thailand. Saadi, originally from Dasht-e-Barchi in Kabul, began training in 2016 at the Kabul Shahans Gym in western Kabul. After years of dedicated practice and participation in national tournaments, he earned a spot on Afghanistan’s national youth Muay Thai team in early 2021 following his strong performance in the qualifying competitions. Click here to read more (external link).
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Khaama: Pakistani authorities have intensified their campaign to deport Afghan refugees, with multiple reports of police raids, harassment, and arbitrary arrests in Islamabad and other cities. Refugees say visa renewals have been suspended, leaving thousands vulnerable to detention and forced return. Residents of the B-17 neighborhood in Islamabad told reporters that police raided homes on Tuesday, detaining Afghans unable to present valid documents. Many of those targeted had previously worked with U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan and are awaiting resettlement in Western countries. 
Afghanistan International: The UN Human Rights Council on Monday approved the establishment of an independent mechanism to investigate and document human rights violations in Afghanistan. Malek Sitez, a legal and international relations expert, said the decision represents a major step towards ensuring justice and oversight in Afghanistan. “This initiative is designed to bring accountability for perpetrators of human rights violations and marks a significant step in monitoring human rights in the country,” he told Afghanistan International. 
Khaama: Weak border control along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier has enabled ISIS to expand its presence and operations in the region, posing growing security risks, NYT reported. Pakistan is facing the gravest security crisis it has experienced in over a decade, fueled by the resurgence of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the growing presence of Islamic State militants along its mountainous border with Afghanistan. Analysts warn that weak state control in the border regions and cross-border militant cooperation have reignited deadly insurgencies that threaten national stability. 
