Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Afghanistan International: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of Hezb-e-Islami, has stated that with the Taliban assuming power in Afghanistan, the foundation for an “independent and robust government” in the country has been established. However, Afghanistan’s airspace remains under United States’ occupation. Hekmatyar has demanded from the Taliban that if the United States does not cease this action, “its embassy should be closed, and all Americans should be expelled from the country”. The leader of Hezb-e-Islami had previously alleged that the US is present in Afghanistan and supports the Taliban. However, the Taliban has denied this allegation. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The US State Department, in its annual report on human rights, has stated that despite declaring a “general amnesty,” the Taliban has continued to detain citizens, especially those affiliated with the former Afghan government. The US State Department recently released a report on the human rights situation in several countries, including Afghanistan, in 2023. The report stated that 90% of Taliban prisoners are political. The report added that the Taliban often detain Afghan citizens arbitrarily, without legal basis, and in the absence of legal support mechanisms for them. 
Afghanistan International:.Iranian journalist Zhila Bani Yaghoub reported that Iran’s police forces have erroneously arrested the relatives of the late Khair Mohammad Khairkhwa Andarabi, a former commander of Afghanistan’s National Resistance Front (NRF). According to Bani Yaghoub, these individuals were detained in the city of Karaj on April 7 and remain in custody. 
Ariana: Aino Mina defeated Istiqlal Kabul 3-0 in the third match of Afghanistan Champions League in Kabul on Sunday, while defending champions Attack Energy crushed Khadim with the same result in the fourth match of the tournament. The third season of Afghanistan Champions League started on Saturday, with Abu Muslim winning against Sarsabz Yashlar 2-0 in the opening match. Sorkhposhan Khafi beat Khurasan 1-0 in the second match. 
Afghanistan International: ISIS has claimed responsibility for the recent explosion that struck the Koht-e Sange area in western Kabul on Saturday evening. The group’s statement detailed that the attack resulted in casualties among the Taliban, with 10 people reported killed or injured. The attack targeted a civilian bus as it passed through a Taliban checkpoint in the third district of Kabul city, according to ISIS. 