Al Jazeera: The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan was celebrated by officials in Islamabad and it was hoped that the armed group would rein in TTP and ISIL fighters, but instead attacks have risen. More attacks have been recorded this year than in the same period last year. Click here to read more (external link).
Lavrov: ‘We Want to Work Towards Full Diplomatic Recognition’
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Tolo News: First, Russia accepted a diplomat of the Islamic Emirate at the Afghan embassy in Moscow, and the foreign minister now says that if the Islamic Emirate establishes an inclusive government in Afghanistan, Russia will move towards full diplomatic recognition. Sergeĭ Viktorovich Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, said that the current government are all members of the Islamic Emirate and that inclusivity in the caretaker government will determine Moscow’s next steps. Click here to read more (external link).
Mohaqiq Considers Taliban to Be Accountable for Recent Brutal Attacks on Hazara Community
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8am: Mohammad Mohaqiq, Hezb-e-Wahdat Islamic of Afghanistan Leader has confirmed that 6 Hazara citizens have been shot dead in the Dar-e-Suf area in Samangan province. According to Mohaqiq, the terrorists have killed these Hazara citizens, adding that the Taliban regime is responsible to ensure the citizens’ security and is accountable for such cases. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan airline launches Kabul to Moscow route
Ariana: Afghanistan’s state owned airline Ariana Afghan Airline on Monday launched its new Kabul to Moscow flight route. The Russian Embassy in Kabul tweeted Tuesday that flights are scheduled to run weekly from Kabul to Moscow on Mondays and from Moscow to Kabul on Tuesdays. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan women’s national team plays first competitive match in exile
ESPN: Eight months after being forced to flee for their lives as the Taliban seized control of their homeland, the Afghanistan women’s national team marked another monumental step in their journey on Sunday, officially returning to competitive football. Click here to read more (external link).
Tehran Accredits Islamic Emirate Diplomat: Source
Tolo News: A source at the Afghanistan embassy in Iran confirmed that Tehran accredited an Islamic Emirate [Taliban] diplomat in the embassy. The source told TOLO news that although diplomats of the former government are still heading up the issues related to consulate services in Iran, the Islamic Emirate’s diplomat is working as third secretary. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Imposes New Restrictions on Media Outlets in Ghazni Province
8am: According to a letter issued by the Taliban Ministry of Information and Culture, from now on, Ghazni media outlets must coordinate their commercial advertisements with the Department of Information and Culture of the province. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghans using crypto to ‘safeguard’ their savings
Ariana: Afghans are reportedly acquiring digital assets that they use to preserve their savings and to lessen the chance of having their money seized by the new authorities, Bloomberg reported this week. According to Bloomberg, the demand for digital currencies in Afghanistan has surged as some Afghans look to buy stablecoins like tether because they are pegged to the U.S dollar. Click here to read more (external link).
Private Universities Say Students Dropping Out
Tolo News: “The major reasons for the decline in students at public and private universities are as follows: recent migrations, economic problems in the community and the lack of support from domestic and foreign institutions for underprivileged students,” said Mohammad Salem Hamidi, head of a private university. Click here to read more (external link).