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Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar releases audio statement amid rumours of death
3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar releases audio statement amid rumours of death

India Today  

The Taliban co-founder and now deputy prime minister of Afghanistan released an audio statement on Monday saying he was alive and well after news of his supposed demise went viral on social media. Abdul Ghani Baradar, who was last week named as the number two to Mullah Mohammed Hassan Akhund, blamed "fake propaganda" for the death rumours in an audio …

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Qatar's high-level delegation meets Taliban leader Akhund, former Afghan president Karzai in Kabul
3 years, 3 months ago

Qatar's high-level delegation meets Taliban leader Akhund, former Afghan president Karzai in Kabul

India Today  

The Middle Eastern State of Qatar, which has played an outsized role in Afghanistan since the Taliban's sweep to power on August 15, sent a delegation to Kabul on Sunday. Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund, Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan met Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdur Rahman Al-thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar …

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People of Panjshir with us, announcement of govt any day now: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive
3 years, 3 months ago

People of Panjshir with us, announcement of govt any day now: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive

India Today  

Despite the intense clashes ongoing in Panjshir, Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen has said that the people of Panjshir are with the insurgent group. Earlier in the day, Taliban spokesman Bilal Karimi said on Twitter that the insurgent group had seized control of all eight districts in Panjshir with the exception of Bazarak, where fighting is underway. WHY THE DELAY IN …

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‘Channels of communication’ open with Taliban: Blinken
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Channels of communication’ open with Taliban: Blinken

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat to visit Qatar and Germany, says Washington in constant contact with Americans remaining in Afghanistan. “There’s currently no plans to do any meetings with the Taliban in Doha,” State Department official Daniel Benaim told reporters on Friday.”This is very much focused on our relationship with Qatar – thanking them for the incredible support that they’ve given.” 3 …

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Ready to leave behind past, want positive relations with all countries, says Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen
3 years, 3 months ago

Ready to leave behind past, want positive relations with all countries, says Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen

Firstpost  

Suhail Shaheen, the Taliban spokesman in Qatar, talked with CNN-News18 about how the once dreaded militant organisation now seeks to run a country while seeking to gain legitimacy in the international community. What we have wanted for the last 20 years is that countries, including India, should have a relation with the people of Afghanistan, and not some token government. …

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Taliban warns of ‘consequences’ if US delays withdrawal
3 years, 4 months ago

Taliban warns of ‘consequences’ if US delays withdrawal

Al Jazeera  

US President Biden to decide on extension of August 31 withdrawal deadline as Taliban warns against ‘extending occupation’ – as it happened. I think it remains to be seen whether that’s going to happen.” 23 Aug 2021 - 15:17 GMT US will evaluate troop extension beyond August 31 if needed: Pentagon Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the US military is …

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Who are the Taliban leaders now controlling Afghanistan?
3 years, 4 months ago

Who are the Taliban leaders now controlling Afghanistan?

ABC  

In the 1980s, the United States backed a coalition of so-called "mujahideen" militants in their fight against Soviet occupation. Known as the "Leader of the Faithful", Islamic legal scholar Haibatullah Akhundzada is the Taliban's supreme leader who holds final authority over the group's political, religious, and military affairs. The Taliban's supreme leader has three deputies: Mawlavi Yaqoob, son of Mullah …

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UN report warns Taliban going ‘door to door’ for wanted
3 years, 4 months ago

UN report warns Taliban going ‘door to door’ for wanted

Al Jazeera  

Threat assessment revealed as protests against Taliban takeover spread and fighters open fire on crowds. 19 Aug 2021 - 13:20 GMT Taliban face ‘existential’ choice on international recognition: Biden The Taliban face an “existential” choice about how they are seen by the rest of the world after their sweeping military victory in Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden said. Today, a …

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Will create secure environment for diplomats, embassies: Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen
3 years, 4 months ago

Will create secure environment for diplomats, embassies: Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen

India Today  

Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen took to social media to say there will be no problem for all diplomats, embassies, consolates and charitable workers to work in Afghanistan. We assure all diplomats, embassies, consulates, and charitable workers, whether they are international or national that not only no problem will be created for them on the part of IEA but a secure …

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Poisonous propaganda: Taliban says claims of girls being forcefully married to its fighters 'baseless'
3 years, 4 months ago

Poisonous propaganda: Taliban says claims of girls being forcefully married to its fighters 'baseless'

India Today  

The Taliban has called the claims of girls being forced to marry its fighters "baseless" and accused the Afghanistan government of running a "poisonous propaganda" against it. In a series of tweets, Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen said, "All those claims that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan forces people to marry their young girls to Mujahideen are totally wrong. August 15, …

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Talks with India can be held on 'condition of impartiality': Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part I
3 years, 4 months ago

Talks with India can be held on 'condition of impartiality': Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part I

India Today  

No talks have been held between India and the Taliban, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen told India Today from Doha in Qatar. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen also said that dialogue between the Taliban and India can take place "on the condition of impartiality". READ: Afghan government launched offensive, we reacted: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part …

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We don't want to be part of rivalry between India, Pakistan: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part III
3 years, 4 months ago

We don't want to be part of rivalry between India, Pakistan: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part III

India Today  

Claims that the Taliban is enjoying Pakistan's support are baseless, Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Suhail Shaheen told India Today from Doha in Qatar. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen also said that the Taliban does not want to be part of the rivalry between India and Pakistan. READ: Talks with India can be held on 'condition of …

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Afghan government launched offensive, we reacted: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part II
3 years, 4 months ago

Afghan government launched offensive, we reacted: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part II

India Today  

The Afghan issue has no military solution, Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Suhail Shaheen told India Today from Doha in Qatar. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen also said that the Taliban's offensive was in response to the Afghan government's declaration of a six-month long military action against the Taliban. We want peaceful coexistence with all Afghans of …

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Taliban spokesperson claims they respect women, but some Afghans fear return to 'dark age'
3 years, 5 months ago

Taliban spokesperson claims they respect women, but some Afghans fear return to 'dark age'

ABC  

The Taliban claim they will respect women and girls' rights and education if they seize control of Afghanistan, despite reports suggesting otherwise. Key points: Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen claims in an ABC interview that the group "respects" women However, a leading female Afghan politician says the Taliban are brutally targeting women in newly controlled areas It comes as negotiations between …

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