Tolo News: The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) said that, they will issue extraction licenses of precious stones in several provinces in the near future. The spokesperson for the ministry told TOLOnews that in the near future, licenses for the extraction of precious stones, including rubies, lapis lazuli, and beryl, will be issued in the provinces of Badakhshan, Panjshir, Kabul, Nuristan, Kunar, and Laghman. Click here to read more (external link).
The Council of National Resistance: Afghanistan Handed Over to Taliban Through Conspiracy
8am: The National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan declared that, over the past two years, Afghanistan fell into the hands of the Taliban due to a conspiracy involving internal elements and their external backers. This statement was issued on Thursday, April 11, marking the first anniversary of Akmal Amir’s and his six companions’ deaths. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – April 12, 2024
British Muslim clerics praise ‘beautiful’ Taliban and the ‘true freedom’ they felt during ‘fact-finding mission’ to Afghanistan
Taliban militants (file photo)
The Daily Mail (UK): British Muslim clerics who embarked on a so-called ‘fact-finding’ mission to Afghanistan have praised the ‘beautiful’ Taliban leaders for instilling freedom in the country following their rise to power amid the US pullout in August 2021. But Zalmai Nishat, founder of the anti-extremist Etidal Peace and Democracy Foundation told The Times: ‘This is a perfect exercise of whitewashing and glorification of the Taliban… this security they talk about is at the expense of freedom and marginalisation of ethnic communities in Afghanistan.’ Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Disarm Their Uzbek Commander in Takhar Province
8am: Local sources in Takhar province report that a Taliban commander of Uzbek descent has been disarmed in the region. Sources informed the Hasht-e Subh Daily on Thursday, April 11, that Taliban border guards and Pashtun militants disarmed Mawlawi Qadir in the Qorogh area of Khwaja Ghar district, Takhar province, after he resisted surrendering his weapons during Eid prayers. According to sources, he faced disarmament after resisting the surrender of his arms during Eid prayers. Sources recount that Taliban border guards, predominantly Pashtun, publicly humiliated Mawlawi Qadir and assaulted his son and nephew. Internal conflicts within the Taliban are not unprecedented; prior clashes occurred between Pashtun commanders and members of this group from other ethnic backgrounds in Takhar, resulting in casualties in some instances. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan and China draw 2-2 in futsal friendly
Ariana: A friendly match between the national futsal teams of Afghanistan and China ended in 2-2 draw on Friday. The match was held in Thailand, with Hussain Mohammadi hitting Afghanistan’s two goals. Click here to read more (external link).
Little Cheer As Afghans Mark Eid Under Taliban Rule
Banning girls’ education has caused economic issues: private school officials
Ariana: Officials from private schools say banning education of girls above the sixth grade has resulted in serious financial problems for these schools. According to them, with the ban on education for girls above the sixth grade, not only schools but also teachers and the transportation cycle have suffered economic problems. Click here to read more (external link).
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Tolo News in Dari – April 11, 2024
McCaul: US Pullout Caused Humanitarian Crisis, Aid ‘Flowing to Taliban’
Tolo News: Michael McCaul, the chairman of the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee, once again criticized the Biden adminstration withdrawal for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, and said aid is supporting the Islamic Emirate. McCaul stated in a hearing that humanitarian aid is currently not reaching needy women and children in Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).