Khaama: Mohammad Samim Faizzad, a judoka from Afghanistan, will make his debut in the 2024 Paris Olympics today, facing off against his opponent from Austria. The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 30th, in Paris, where Faizzad will compete against Vahid Borkhashvili from Austria. Faizzad is among the athletes representing Afghanistan at the 2024 Paris Olympics. At 21 years old, he will be competing against a more experienced opponent, who is approximately 25 years old. Click here to read more (external link).
Why Do the Taliban Deny ISIS Presence in Afghanistan?
8am: The Taliban’s fight against ISIS is much more challenging than the previous government’s fight against the Taliban. Because ISIS and the Taliban are ideologically and even in appearance so similar that they are almost indistinguishable, suppose you live under Taliban control in Afghanistan. In that case, you will certainly notice that during routine inspections in cities and highways, the fighters of this group, who travel with ordinary people, are more questioned than other passengers. If they do not have identification cards, they get into trouble. According to the United Nations Security Council, ISIS has managed to infiltrate the Taliban deeply. This is something the Taliban never want to acknowledge, and they are desperately trying to cleanse their ranks of ISIS, which they will not be very successful at. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – July 29, 2024
Afghan female cyclist secures second place in Asian category at Paris 2024 time trial
Khaama: Yulduz Hashimi, an Afghan cyclist, secured the 26th position out of 35 participants in the Women’s Individual Time Trial at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She also achieved the second place in the Asian category. According to the Afghanistan Cycling Federation, Hashimi’s performance was a significant achievement, as she was one of six athletes representing Afghanistan in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Click here to read more (external link).
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Taliban Expel Fighter after Bamyani Girl’s Tragic Death: investigation underway
Khaama: Local sources have reported that the Taliban expelled a fighter who forcibly placed a young Bamyani girl onto a military vehicle and referred him to the military prosecutor. After being released from Taliban detention, the girl tragically committed suicide. The Taliban delayed her burial for several days, raising additional concerns. Reports indicate that the Taliban have yet to detain the soldier involved. Speculation suggests that the expulsion may be an attempt to suppress potential protests. The tragic case of the Bamyani girl underscores critical issues regarding the treatment of women and girls under Taliban rule. The delay in burying her body and the lack of clarity about the charges against the fighter highlights broader concerns about human rights abuses and the suppression of women’s rights in Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).
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Shia Activists in Germany Declare Resistance Against Taliban ‘Permissible & Necessary’
Afghanistan International: Several Shia figures at a meeting in Germany declared that the people of Afghanistan, especially Shias, are being deliberately deprived of their human and Islamic rights under Taliban rule. They described the Taliban government as illegitimate and a “government of oppression,” asserting that resistance against the group is “permissible and necessary.” Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – July 28, 2024
Extortion and Beatings: What Happened During the Pistachio Harvest in Badghis Province?
8am: Several residents of Badghis province report that this year, the Taliban have beaten many people for breaking “Shul Pista,” a local rule against collecting pistachios before they ripen. According to Badghis residents, the Taliban tortured them for breaking this rule before the official announcement by the group, even though it was the Taliban’s associates who initially broke the rule. Additionally, they state that after collecting the pistachios, the Taliban extorted them under the guise of religious taxes (Ushr) and forcibly took most of the products from the people. Click here to read more (external link).
Health ministry reports 15,000 cases of black jaundice in Afghanistan in past year
Ariana: In 2010, the World Health Organization named the 28th of July as the World Anti-Jaundice Day. This organization stated that the purpose of naming this day is to fight black jaundice disease and control it. Click here to read more (external link).
Mystery Surrounds Death of Young Woman Following Taliban Detention
Afghanistan International: Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the death of a young woman named Tahira, who was detained by the Taliban two weeks ago. Sources from Bamiyan province have confirmed her death but have not established the cause. Initial media reports suggested that Tahira committed “suicide” after being released from prison. The Taliban have previously arbitrarily detained numerous girls, predominantly Shia Muslims, in various cities. Click here to read more (external link).
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