8am: Eligible citizens are voicing their grievances about the distribution process of humanitarian aid. Reports indicate that these organizations have only received five percent of the requested budget for humanitarian assistance from the global community. In addition, the recent statement by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) highlights that the Taliban’s misappropriation of funds is leading to hunger among children, while the Taliban themselves benefit from the humanitarian aid. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – June 14, 2023
Norway Invites Taliban Delegation to ‘Oslo Forum’
Khaama: Despite opposition from Afghan civil activists and politicians, Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs once more invited a Taliban delegation to Oslo Forum taking place from June 13-15 in Norway, aimed at discussing and finding solutions to Afghanistan issues. According to official sources, Norway has invited second-level Taliban leaders instead of Amir Khan Muttaqi and Anas Haqqani to this meeting. Click here to read more (external link).
Historic House of Maulana Balkhi’s Father Needs Restoration, Locals Say
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Tolo News: Cultural activists and residents of Balkh said that the remains of the building of Maulana Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi’s father, Khanqah of Bahauddin Walad, are collapsing. According to the residents, the Khanqah of Bahauddin Walad building is visited by many tourists every year and it is an important historical monument and it should be restored. Click here to read more (external link).
Nearly 400 Killed in Traffic Incidents Since Start of 1402: Officials
Tolo News: The general directorate of police traffic said that since the beginning of 1402 (solar year), nearly 400 people have died and over 900 others have been injured in more than six hundred traffic incidents throughout the country. According to the figures of the directorate, 13 children and 57 women died in these events. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban in Herat: Play the Drums at Weddings, but No Bells Allowed
8am: Sources on Wednesday, June 14, informed Hasht-e Subh that Aziz Al-Rahman Muhajir, the head of the Taliban’s Moral Police in Herat, has instructed wedding hall owners that playing simple drums at wedding ceremonies is permitted, but bells are not to be played. He has also warned the owners of wedding venues in the city to identify women who are not properly veiled during wedding events. Click here to read more (external link).
Iran beats Afghanistan in 2023 CAFA Nations Cup
Ariana: Iran beat Afghanistan 6-1 in Group B of the 2023 CAFA Nations Cup on Tuesday in Kyrgyzstan. Afghanistan player Farshad Noor scored their lone goal in the 57th minute. Click here to read more (external link).
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Pashtunization of Badakhshan
8am: According to sources, the Taliban has undertaken multiple objectives by replacing their local forces in Badakhshan province. These objectives include resettling Nomads (Kuchis) in the “Shiveh” areas, exerting control over mineral resources, and suppressing potential opposition within the province. An informed source revealed to Hasht-e Subh Daily, “In addition to these goals, they are relocating their camps to gain forces and sanctuaries. They are also imposing cultural changes on the region, destroying or smuggling historical documents and artifacts. Those who remain in the area naturally form new relationships and alter their ethnic composition. These are their long-term ambitions, and they eliminate anyone who opposes them, attributing it to ISIS. Meanwhile, the Hasht-e Subh Daily has received information from other sources stating that several Taliban intelligence and security officials have recently visited resource-rich areas in Badakhshan province. According to these sources, the officials are seeking to establish their own forces in order to control and exploit underground resources. Click here to read more (external link).
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Tolo News in Dari – June 13, 2023
Blinken: ‘We Have Relocated More Than 97,000 Afghans to US’
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Tolo News: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that overall more than 97,000 Afghans have been relocated to the United States. Speaking at a signing ceremony to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the US Department of State and the #AfghanEvac Coalition on Monday, June 12, Blinken said that US is working with AfghanEvac to relocate more Afghans faster. Click here to read more (external link).
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