The Heavy Shadow of ISIS On Kandahar: Mullah Hibatullah Fails to Control the City

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Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada

8am: In recent months, the people of Kandahar have been discussing ISIS activities in the city. It is said that the Taliban stationed in this city are also deeply concerned about the increasing ISIS activities and fear the possibility of ISIS launching attacks. A few days ago, one of Kandahar’s residents described the security situation in the city as reminiscent of the Republic era, where both civilians and security forces feared Taliban attacks, and now the Taliban fear ISIS attacks in the city. Click here to read more (external link).

Following Attack On Foreign Tourists, Russia Warns Citizens Not To Travel To Afghanistan

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Afghanistan International: The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has “strongly” urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Afghanistan due to an attack on foreign tourists in the country. In a statement, the ministry expressed concern over “terrorist attacks” on foreign tourists in Afghanistan. On Friday evening, May 17, armed assailants attacked foreign tourists and their companions in the Bamiyan province. Meanwhile, Joe Sheffer, founder of the Safarat tourism agency, told AFP that if the attacks continue, “Afghanistan’s tourism industry will be over.” Sheffer said that after the armed attack in Bamiyan, several clients canceled their trips to Afghanistan, and the agency is reviewing its operations in the country. Click here to read more (external link).

Ban on Entry and Sale of Religious Books: Shia Community in the Country Demands Removal of Taliban Restrictions

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8am: Some followers of the Shia faith in the country criticize the Taliban’s ban on the entry of Jafari jurisprudence books into the country and the collection of such books from state and private university libraries. According to them, access to religious information is the right of every citizen, and the Taliban’s restrictions on the entry of Jafari jurisprudence books into the country and the prohibition of teaching the jurisprudence of this faith in universities disrespect religious freedom. However, Shia scholars interpret citizens’ criticisms of the Taliban’s discriminatory actions as valid and express hope that the Taliban will bring about changes in their domestic policies and respect all religions. Click here to read more (external link).

NRF Claims Killing Taliban Member In Baghlan

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Afghanistan International: National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) announced on Monday that it attacked a Taliban outpost in the Pul-e Hesar district of Baghlan province. The Front claimed that one Taliban member was killed and two other members were injured in this attack. Click here to read more (external link).

Other Resistance News

Health Ministry: 8,000 Cases of Severe Diarrhea in Past Month

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Tolo News: In the past month, the number of severe diarrhea patients in the country has reached eight thousand. According to the Ministry of Public Health, this statistic indicates a slight increase in the number of diarrhea cases in the country. Sharafat Zaman Amarkhil, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, said: “Approximately eight thousand cases of diarrhea have been recorded with us. The conditions of these patients were not severe; they were provided with normal services.” Farooq has been admitted to the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Kabul for two nights. He says that his father fell ill due to consuming unsanitary food. Click here to read more (external link).

Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Afghanistan after three year hiatus

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Ariana: Turkish Airlines resumed its flights to Afghanistan with its first flight landing at Kabul International Airport on Tuesday, after almost three years. Turkish charge d’affaires in Kabul, Cenk Unal, said at a ceremony to mark the occasion that the resumption of Turkish Airlines flights to Afghanistan is a clear example of the expansion of friendly and historical relations between the two countries. Click here to read more (external link).

Reactions to the Attack on Foreign Tourists in Bamyan: People Accuse the Taliban, While the Taliban Accuses External Intelligence

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8am: The killing of three foreign tourists and three Afghan citizens in Bamyan province has sparked widespread domestic and international reactions. The United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Japan, Iran, and UNAMA have expressed concerns about the incident. The UK has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Afghanistan. The Taliban’s Ministry of Interior has also confirmed that six people, including three foreigners, were killed and seven others, including four foreign tourists, two of whom are women, were injured in a shooting by unknown armed individuals in the center of Bamyan province. Some officials from the previous government have condemned the incident. The former First Vice President stated that those who appoint Taliban fighters as their guards should expect such situations. Meanwhile, some residents of central Bamyan reported that the Taliban beat many civilians and arrested them unjustly following the incident. According to them, individuals affiliated with the Taliban are the main perpetrators of the event. Click here to read more (external link).

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