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Endless warfare lies ahead in Afghanistan despite ISI-brokered deal to appoint new prime minister
3 years, 3 months ago

Endless warfare lies ahead in Afghanistan despite ISI-brokered deal to appoint new prime minister

Firstpost  

Like their predecessors, the Taliban’s commanders may soon discover warfare isn’t just a means to gain power, but an end in itself From the graves of the jihadists across Afghanistan, Abdullah Azzam had hoped, would rise the fragrant scent of martyrdom: Instead, the fetid stench of disillusion suffused the air. Later this week, the Taliban is expected to install Maulvi …

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Jaish-e-Mohammed chief meets Taliban leadership, seeks 'help' in Kashmir: Sources
3 years, 3 months ago

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief meets Taliban leadership, seeks 'help' in Kashmir: Sources

India Today  

Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar was in Kandahar in the third week of August after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan to seek their support in fomenting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. Masood Azhar met Taliban leaders including Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the head of political commission. Earlier, Masood Azhar had expressed happiness over the …

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Afghanistan's situation will change in 6 months, says president Ashraf Ghani
3 years, 4 months ago

Afghanistan's situation will change in 6 months, says president Ashraf Ghani

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani has said the violence-hit country's situation will see a change within the next six months as he emphasised that the security of cities is his government's priority. Afghanistan president Ghani's comments came as Afghan forces fought and bombed Taliban fighters and positions on Sunday. Ghani's comments came as Afghan forces fought and bombed Taliban fighters and …

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At least three rockets hit Kandahar airport as Taliban takes over the city
3 years, 4 months ago

At least three rockets hit Kandahar airport as Taliban takes over the city

Op India  

Three rockets hit Kandahar airport in Afghanistan just a few hours before the Taliban seized Kandahar and two other major cities – Herat and Lashkar Gah. According to the reports, on Saturday night, three rockets hit Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, located about 9 miles southeast of the city Kandahar. Rockets hit Kandahar airport in Afghanistan, airport official: AFP pic.twitter.com/sRtxK5Rm0t …

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Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan: Politicans, journalists pay tributes
3 years, 5 months ago

Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan: Politicans, journalists pay tributes

Firstpost  

The Pulitzer prize winner, who was in Kandahar covering operations against Taliban, was killed when he was riding along with the Afghan Special Forces Journalist Danish Siddiqui, who was a photojournalist with the international news agency Reuters, was killed on the night of Thursday in Afghanistan while on an assignment. pic.twitter.com/WUDPwkCzQ3 — Kunal Kamra July 16, 2021 Union Minister Anurag …

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As Taliban makes gains, India keenly watches security at Kandahar, Mazar missions
3 years, 5 months ago

As Taliban makes gains, India keenly watches security at Kandahar, Mazar missions

The Hindu  

India is watching the situation in the Afghan cities of Kandahar and Mazar-e-Sharif closely, with concerns for its missions and diplomatic staff there growing as the Taliban gains control over a number of provincial cities, said officials. We DO HOWEVER continue to closely monitor the evolving security situation particularly around Kandahar & Mazar cities.” Operations at India’s other Consulates in …

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New information into deadliest alleged Afghanistan war crime suggests civilians were killed by Australian special forces to cover tracks
3 years, 6 months ago

New information into deadliest alleged Afghanistan war crime suggests civilians were killed by Australian special forces to cover tracks

ABC  

The ABC brings to light shocking new accounts of the single deadliest alleged war crime committed by Australia's special forces in Afghanistan. ABC Investigations then revealed that two SAS patrol members had witnessed Soldier C kill an unarmed Afghan man in an earlier operation. Please use this form to get in contact with the ABC Investigations team, or if you …

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The US-Taliban Deal: A Year Later
3 years, 10 months ago

The US-Taliban Deal: A Year Later

The Diplomat  

On February 29, 2020, the United States and the Taliban — after having been at war for over 19 years — signed the historic Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan. Intra-Afghan Negotiations: Delayed and Ongoing According to the U.S.-Taliban Agreement, intra-Afghan negotiations between the Taliban and other “Afghan sides” — the current Afghan government is, as a concession to the …

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