Khaama: Local sources in Nangarhar province say that the families of members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are being relocated from districts such as “Shinwar,” “Ghani Khel,” “Kot,” “Beti Kot,” “Momand Dara,” and “Goshta” to Kabul and northern provinces of Afghanistan. In recent days, several commanders and members of the Pakistani Taliban have been killed in Kunar. The relocation of families linked to the TTP raises questions about the Taliban’s handling of cross-border militancy and its relationship with Pakistan. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan drawn with Syria, Myanmar, and Pakistan in 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Khaama: The Afghanistan national football team has been placed in Group E alongside Syria, Myanmar, and Pakistan for the upcoming qualifiers for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Despite the tough competition, the Afghanistan Football Federation has expressed confidence in the readiness of the national players, highlighting their strong preparations for the qualifiers. Click here to read more (external link).
31 Types of Torture Techniques Used in Taliban’s Intelligence Agency Prisons
Afghanistan International: This research is based on interviews with 38 individuals who had been detained and tortured by the agents of the Taliban’s intelligence agency. It also includes data from petitions given to the Taliban’s Administrative Office of Appeals, wherein released detainees documented their imprisonment and the torture they suffered at the hands of the Taliban’s agents. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – December 8, 2024
Taliban Regime Marginalising the People, Says Former Afghan Official
Ghani (left) and Amarkhail (right)
Afghanistan International: Zia-ul-Haq Amarkhil, the former governor of Nangarhar, has accused the Taliban regime of marginalising the Afghan people and ignoring their voices. Amarkhil asserted that neglecting public demands has created a significant divide between the populace and the ruling authorities. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Extort Funds from Publicly-Funded Projects in Ghazni Province
8am: Sources from the Jaghori district confirm that several construction projects remain incomplete this year due to Taliban extortion. These sources explain that the lack of sufficient funding has halted implementation and that the Taliban district governor collects the money. Click here to read more (external link).
Clashes between Taliban, Daesh leave four dead in Faryab: Sources
Amu: Clashes between Taliban forces and ISIS-K fighters in Afghanistan’s northern Faryab Province left four people dead, local sources confirmed on Saturday. The skirmishes occurred late Friday in the Qarai area of Almar district, resulting in the deaths of three Taliban members and one ISIS-K affiliate. Additionally, four Taliban fighters and two civilians were wounded during the confrontation, the sources said. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – December 7, 2024
UN Hard-Pressed to Aid Some 23Mln Afghans in Need as Winter Strikes
Michael Hughes: Nearly 23 million vulnerable Afghans, most of them children, will likely suffer more than usual this winter because the Taliban have intensified restrictions that hinder UN aid delivery.
“In 2025, 22.9 million people [in Afghanistan] will require humanitarian assistance, including 12.4 million children,” UNICEF said in a statement released on December 5. “The operating space continues to shrink through increasing impediments and challenges. As the situation worsens, it is imperative that UNICEF stay and deliver.”
UNICEF said Taliban decrees and laws obstructing timely service are expected to escalate, just when a robust field presence is required. The UN agency said restrictions on women and girls are among obstacles in the delivery of aid to a huge swathe of a suffering and starving population. The Taliban measures have increased protection risks as well as humanitarian needs at the household level, UNICEF added.
Prominent politicians form new coalition to oppose Taliban rule
Amu: A group of prominent political leaders has announced the formation of a new coalition, the National Assembly for the Salvation of Afghanistan, aimed at addressing the country’s current crisis and opposing Taliban rule. The coalition, unveiled during a virtual meeting on Friday, includes key political figures such as Ahmad Massoud, Atta Mohammad Noor, Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum, Karim Khalili, Salahuddin Rabbani, Omar Daudzai, Rahmatullah Nabil, Mohammad Mohaqiq, Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf, Mohammad Ismail Khan, Yunus Qanooni, Sarwar Danish, Rahela Dostum, Shah Jahan, Abdul Haq Shafaq, Tadeen Khan, and Sadeq Madbur. The coalition’s stated goal is to coordinate efforts to rescue Afghanistan from its current state of turmoil and provide a unified front against the Taliban’s governance. Click here to read more (external link).