With US Drones In Air, Afghanistan’s Full Independence Remains Unfulfilled, Says Hekmatyar
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).
US State Dept: 90% of prisoners in Afghanistan are political
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. Click here to read more (external link).
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8am: The Afghanistan National Futsal team defeated Bahrain’s national team with a score of 3-2 in their third and final match of the Futsal Asian Cup (AFC) group stage, securing advancement to the knockout stage. The game occurred on Monday night, April 22, in Thailand. Click here to read more (external link).
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Iranian Police Erroneously Detains Relatives Of Former NRF Commander
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. Click here to read more (external link).
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ISIS Attack in Pul-e Sokhta, Kabul: Citizens Speak of Absolute Helplessness
ISIS trainees
8am: Meanwhile, some Hazaras and other Shiites express concerns about the continuation of ISIS attacks, describing the Taliban as unsuccessful in ensuring people’s security. They argue that under this group’s rule, people have no refuge and are even afraid to raise their voices of suffering and pain due to fear of the Taliban. Click here to read more (external link).
ACL: Aino Mina 3-0 Istiqlal Kabul; Attack Energy 3-0 Khadim
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. Click here to read more (external link).
Pakistani Taliban Infiltrate Waziristan, Cutting Through Border Fence
Afghanistan International: Concurrently, a video received by Afghanistan International shows armed individuals breaching the border fence from Afghanistan into Waziristan. According to reports, these militants, associated with Hafiz Gul Bahadur, a commander within the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), made their way into Waziristan by cutting through the border fence after Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Sources relayed to Afghanistan International that the group included both Pakistani Taliban fighters and some Afghans. Click here to read more (external link).
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Kabul Attack
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. Click here to read more (external link).