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Taliban claims US drone strike that killed Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul

The US Secretary of State slammed the Taliban for 'grossly' violating the Doha agreement by housing the leader of Al Qaeda, after the group denounced the US for killing the terrorist in a drone strike. Ayman al-Zawahiri, who took over as leader of Al Qaeda after founder Osama bin Laden's death, was killed in a CIA drone strike in Kabul …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Afghanistan crisis updates | September 6, 2021

The Hindu

After all the U.S. troops pulled out from Afghanistan, and many countries evacuated refugees, the Taliban announced that Mullah Baradar, the militant group co-founder would head the government. The Taliban have taken complete control of Panjshir province, the last area in Afghanistan being held by resistance forces, the Islamist militant group's spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said on September 6. U.N. spokesman …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban claims victory in Panjshir as it calls to end war

Al Jazeera

The group’s spokesman says it has taken control of the last holdout province, but opposition forces pledge to continue fighting. 6 Sep 2021 - 17:38 GMT UK premier says ‘proud of legacy’ in Afghanistan British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the UK should be “proud of its legacy” in Afghanistan, despite the total takeover of the country by the …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Rebels hold out in Panjshir; Taliban set up gov’t in Kabul: Live

Al Jazeera

Taliban forces and fighters loyal to local leader Ahmad Massoud fight in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley, as Taliban leaders work to form government. Qatar, on its part, said it was working with the Taliban to reopen Kabul’s airport “as soon as possible”, Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said, adding that the Gulf state was The British foreign secretary …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Half-a-Month into New Afghanistan, and People are Dying. How? By Singing, Protesting, Existing as Women

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Taliban may have positioned itself as a more liberal edition of its past but its actions are far from it. “They shot him in the head on the farm.” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the insurgents would investigate the incident, but had no other details on the killing. “Our beautiful valley, our great-grandparents’ homeland.” Comedian-actor Last monht, Taliban said …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban hold mock FUNERALS for American forces: Thousands celebrate US soldiers leaving

Daily Mail

The Biden administration is considering sending economic aid to the Taliban, even as the militants hold mock funerals for American troops and NATO allies to celebrate the end of the 20-year US military intervention in Afghanistan. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told ABC's Good Morning America that the US could send economic and developmental aid to Afghanistan if the …

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3 years, 3 months ago

First India-Taliban meet takes place in Doha, discussions held over safety of Indian nationals

India Today

Indian Ambassador to Qatar, Deepak Mittal, met head of Taliban's political office Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai in Doha on Tuesday and held discussions on safety, security and early return of Indian nationals stranded in Afghanistan. Taliban want 'good ties' with India Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid told India Today on Monday that India is an important country in the region and …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Biden defends Afghan withdrawal as ‘best decision’ for US: Live

Al Jazeera

Biden says an open-ended mission in Afghanistan had ‘no clear purpose’ and choice was between leaving or escalating. 31 Aug 2021 - 19:45 GMT ‘Was not going to extend this forever war’: Biden US President Joe Biden said he was not going to extend the “forever war” in Afghanistan nor a “forever exit”. 31 Aug 2021 - 18:47 GMT ‘No …

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3 years, 3 months ago

India an important country, no threat to them: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive

India Today

India is an important country in the region and the new regime in Afghanistan will not be a threat to them, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid told India Today. In an exclusive interview, Zabihullah Mujahid recounted India's good relations with Afghanistan and said the new government formed under the Taliban would want good relations with India. Asked about reports suggesting the …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban celebrates victory as last US troops leave Afghanistan

Al Jazeera

Taliban hails withdrawal of US forces as a ‘historic moment’ and says the country has now gained ‘full independence’. “It will include ongoing diplomacy in Afghanistan and coordination with partners in the region to reopen the airport allowing for continued departure for those who want to leave and delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan.” 30 Aug 2021 …

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3 years, 3 months ago

No change in Aug 31 deadline, will probe explosion near Kabul airport: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive

India Today

The Taliban on Sunday said that they will be launching an investigation into the rocket strike that rocked an area in Kabul's 11th security district near the Hamid Karzai International Airport on Sunday. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said they will probe the explosion that reportedly claimed the lives of seven people, including a …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban ask women doctors, health workers to resume jobs in Afghanistan

India Today

As health crisis worsens in Afghanistan, the Taliban have reportedly urged female employees in all hospitals and provinces across Afghanistan to resume jobs. “All female employees of the Ministry of Public Health both in provinces and the Capital are informed to resume their jobs on regular manner. "It's a very temporary procedure," Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said while asking working …

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We see Pakistan as our second home: Taliban spokesperson

India Today

The Taliban see Pakistan as their "second home", said Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson of the extremist group, while talking about the cultural and religious ties between Afghanistan and Pakistan. So we are looking forward to further deepening of ties with Pakistan," Zabihullah Mujahid said in an interview with Pakistan's ARY News. 'India, Pakistan should sit together' The Taliban spokesperson also …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban suspect IS role behind Kabul airport attack, say US was 'warned'

India Today

Strongly "condeming" the Kabul airport twin blasts that killed at least 60 and injured dozens, the Taliban said US was warned of a possible terror attack by the Islamic State group. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that the group has "strongly condemned" the attack outside Kabul airport, adding that it took place at an area controlled by US forces. Twin …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Biden keeps to August 31 deadline for Kabul airlift

Al Jazeera

US president sticks to withdrawal deadline as Taliban asks Washington to stop urging highly skilled Afghans to leave. pic.twitter.com/flYS0xIe1o — Congressman Waltz Press August 24, 2021 24 Aug 2021 - 21:39 GMT Biden says US and allies are ‘united’ on Afghanistan Despite the apparent European reservations about the US withdrawal, President Joe Biden said Washington and its allies are “united” …

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Taliban say US pullout from Afghanistan must be done by Aug 31, Biden decides to stick to deadline | 10 points

India Today

The Taliban have warned the United States of "consequences" if they do not withdraw forces by August 31. People evacuated from Kabul arrive at Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad on Sunday | Picture credits: PTI "As the COVID-19 immunization status of these individuals is unknown, and the exact extent of COVID-19 transmission in Afghanistan is unclear at present, as a matter …

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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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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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Afghanistan women to have rights 'within Islamic law', says Taliban in first press conference since taking over country

Firstpost

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the group wanted private media to “remain independent,” but stressed journalists “should not work against national values.” A Taliban spokesman promised Tuesday that the insurgents who overran Afghanistan in recent days would respect women’s rights and would not exact revenge, seeking to calm a wary population and skeptical world powers. “War has ended… has pardoned …

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All is not well within Afghanistan. 8:29 PM: Taliban deputy leader and co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar returns to Afghanistan: AFP quoting Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid 8:24 PM: White House official says US has evacuated over 700 people "Hamid Karzai International Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan is open, and flights are able to land and depart, including on the civilian side. …

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Taliban offers amnesty, promises women’s rights and media freedom

Al Jazeera

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says group won’t allow territory ‘to be used against anybody or any country’ – updates as they happened. 17 Aug 2021 - 18:31 GMT Taliban agreed to allow ‘safe passage’ to airport, US says The Taliban has told the US administration that it will allow a “safe passage” to the airport in Kabul, which remains under …

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3 years, 4 months ago

No one will be allowed to use Afghan territory for attacks: Taliban

India Today

In their first official press briefing since the Kabul seizure, the Taliban vowed to protect women's rights "within the limits" of Islamic law. Addressing the press conference from inside the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid asserted that rights of women will be protected "within the limits of Islamic law". Watch LIVE: https://t.co/ZXmnmC5AUt https://t.co/5REuIaeTa2 — Al Jazeera English …

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Taliban declare 'war is over' as Ashraf Ghani flees to 'avoid bloodshed': Top developments

India Today

The Taliban declared the war in Afghanistan was over after the outfit took control of the presidential palace in Kabul. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also called a meeting of his Cabinet's emergency committee as the Taliban advanced into Kabul, the Afghan capital," officials said on Sunday. But he is playing down America’s hasty exit, saying “this is manifestly not Saigon.” …

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Taliban claims US drone strike that killed Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul

Afghanistan crisis updates | September 6, 2021

Taliban claims victory in Panjshir as it calls to end war

Rebels hold out in Panjshir; Taliban set up gov’t in Kabul: Live

Half-a-Month into New Afghanistan, and People are Dying. How? By Singing, Protesting, Existing as Women

Taliban hold mock FUNERALS for American forces: Thousands celebrate US soldiers leaving

First India-Taliban meet takes place in Doha, discussions held over safety of Indian nationals

Biden defends Afghan withdrawal as ‘best decision’ for US: Live

India an important country, no threat to them: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive

Taliban celebrates victory as last US troops leave Afghanistan

No change in Aug 31 deadline, will probe explosion near Kabul airport: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive

Taliban ask women doctors, health workers to resume jobs in Afghanistan

We see Pakistan as our second home: Taliban spokesperson

Taliban suspect IS role behind Kabul airport attack, say US was 'warned'

Biden keeps to August 31 deadline for Kabul airlift

Taliban say US pullout from Afghanistan must be done by Aug 31, Biden decides to stick to deadline | 10 points

Taliban warns of ‘consequences’ if US delays withdrawal

Who are the Taliban leaders now controlling Afghanistan?

Afghanistan women to have rights 'within Islamic law', says Taliban in first press conference since taking over country

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Taliban offers amnesty, promises women’s rights and media freedom

No one will be allowed to use Afghan territory for attacks: Taliban

Taliban declare 'war is over' as Ashraf Ghani flees to 'avoid bloodshed': Top developments