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Why is Afghanistan probing educational projects in Kandahar?
1 year, 8 months ago

Why is Afghanistan probing educational projects in Kandahar?

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, Girls cannot go to school beyond sixth grade in Afghanistan, with the education ban extending to universities New Delhi: The spokesperson of the Kandahar Education Department, Mutwakul Ahmed has said that they have been instructed by the leadership of the Ministry of Education to suspend the activities of regional classes and all educational institutions in this province until further …

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Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans
1 year, 10 months ago

Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans

The Hindu  

A rare public show of division within the ranks of Afghanistan's ruling Taliban emerged in recent days when Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, a powerful government figure, gave a speech seen as implicit criticism of the movement's reclusive supreme leader. “Monopolizing power and hurting the reputation of the entire system are not to our benefit,” Mr. Haqqani said, according to video …

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Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans
1 year, 10 months ago

Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A rare public show of division within the ranks of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban emerged in recent days when Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, a powerful government figure, gave a speech seen as implicit criticism of the movement’s reclusive supreme leader. The Taliban have typically dealt with internal differences behind the scenes, and Haqqani’s comments “are a major escalation,” said …

Women School Taliban Public Islamic Kabul Kandahar
Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans
1 year, 10 months ago

Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans

The Independent  

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Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans
1 year, 10 months ago

Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans

India Today  

A rare public show of division within the ranks of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban emerged in recent days when Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, a powerful government figure, gave a speech seen as an implicit criticism of the movement’s reclusive supreme leader. The Taliban have typically dealt with internal differences behind the scenes, and Haqqani’s comments “are a major escalation,” said Michael …

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Taliban supreme leader makes rare appearance to mark Eid al-Fitr
2 years, 7 months ago

Taliban supreme leader makes rare appearance to mark Eid al-Fitr

Al Jazeera  

Haibatullah Akhunzada appeared for only the second time since taking control of the Taliban in 2016 and hailed the ‘security’ situation in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s supreme leader Haibatullah Akhunzada appeared for only the second time since taking control of the Taliban in 2016 to tell worshippers celebrating Eid al-Fitr that the Taliban had achieved freedom and security since seizing power last …

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Jobless Afghans Turn to Opium for Cash amid Double Whammy of Coronavirus and War
4 years, 3 months ago

Jobless Afghans Turn to Opium for Cash amid Double Whammy of Coronavirus and War

News 18  

Afghans pushed out of work by the coronavirus pandemic after businesses and schools were shuttered have turned to opium cultivation for cash during this year’s poppy harvest. “I have no other way but to work in poppy fields to make some money.” Farmers usually rely on a seasonal labour force for the spring and summer harvesting months but the coronavirus …

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