The Taliban Promised Them Amnesty. Then They Executed Them.
New York Times: The revenge killings were widespread, touching every region of the country, shattering families and communities, and giving a lie to the Taliban’s promises of tolerance and moderation. After initially denying that such killings were occurring, the Taliban leadership has come to acknowledge some of them, though has insisted that those acts were the work of rogue commanders and not an authorized campaign. But the number of killings, and their ubiquity, might suggest otherwise. Click here to read more (external link).
‘Here we are beggars’: Afghan refugees languish in Madagascar
Al Jazeera: The UN has said the Malagasy government, which is emerging from years of political crisis, offers refugees and asylum seekers protection from expulsion or forced return to their home countries, but has no law to provide them with social support, work authorisation, or healthcare. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Rebels Shot Dead a Worshiper During Taraweeh Prayers in Badakhshan
8am: Local sources in Badakhshan province have confirmed that the Taliban insurgents rushed inside a mosque in one of the villages of the province and shot dead a worshipper and severely injured another during Taraweeh prayers. According to sources, the Taliban militants shot them dead in the back while the victims were offering prayers. Click here to read more (external link).
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Iran Seeks Protection of Its Diplomatic Missions in Afghanistan
Tolo News: Tehran has sought protection of its diplomatic missions in Afghanistan and “necessary guarantees” for the safe operation of its diplomatic offices in the country following rallies held by Afghans in various provinces in reaction to reported incidents of harassment of Afghan migrants in Iran. Click here to read more (external link).
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Islamic State morphs and grows in Pakistan, Afghanistan
AP: Since coming to power in Afghanistan eight months ago, the Taliban have touted their success in repressing the Islamic State group, but the militants have expanded into neighboring Pakistan, stepping up attacks there. Analysts say IS has morphed into a borderless terrorist group, one of the deadliest in a region that has spawned many violent, radical organizations. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Takes Education Hostage for Gaining Political and Negotiation Power
Taliban militants (file photo)
8am: In a statement issued on the closure of schools for girls by Amnesty International with reference to Sharia, “It is not Sharia that forbids the education for girls, but it is the old fashion trick being played by Pashtun elites to gain political and negotiation power on the tables.” They are trying to take hostage an entire 50% population of the country by making baseless religious arguments on girls’ education. Click here to read more (external link).
SIGAR Urges for Serious and Effective Monitoring of the United States’ Aid to Afghanistan
8am: Based on Hasht-e Subh’s findings, the distribution of international aid to needy people has been repeatedly violated by most local Taliban rebels in different provinces. Click here to read more (external link).
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ICC officially recognizes Mirwais Ashraf as ACB Representative to the Board
Ariana: The International Cricket Council has officially recognized ACB chairman Mirwais Ashraf as a member of the board of directors in its quarterly meeting that was held in the UAE on Sunday. Click here to read more (external link).