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Qatari, Taliban officials meet in Afghanistan for bilateral talks
The two top officials discussed expanding bilateral relations and Doha potentially providing humanitarian aid to Kabul
Feb 06, 2023
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Dialogue can solve differences with Iran, Afghanistan: Saudi FM
Saudi Arabia and Iran have for years vied for influence in a rivalry that has played out across the region
Jan 17, 2023
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US lawmakers launch probe into Biden’s ‘disgraceful’ Afghanistan withdrawal
Hundreds of Afghans died at the Kabul airport in August of 2021 as US troops rushed to leave the country after 20 years of occupation
Jan 14, 2023
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Four NGOs stop operating in Afghanistan following ban of female employees
The suspension of some of the aid organizations that millions of Afghans access comes at a time when more than half the population relies on humanitarian aid
Dec 26, 2022
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Abandoning Afghanistan is dangerous for its neighbors
Despite the Taliban's many shortcomings, only a unified, multilateral approach to negotiating with and recognizing the Islamic Emirate will safeguard the borders of neighboring states.
Dec 26, 2022
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White House ‘grateful’ for Qatar’s efforts to free its nationals from Afghanistan jail
Though thankful to the Taliban, the US insisted Kabul end its practices against women and minorities in Afghanistan
Dec 23, 2022
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Attack on religious school in northern Afghanistan, several children killed
Taliban security forces launched an investigation to determine the identities and affiliations of the attackers
Nov 30, 2022
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Afghanistan living world’s most severe hunger crisis: UN
Over half of Afghanistan's population are facing starvation after western powers blocked Afghanistan from receiving that funded 70 percent of the government budget
Nov 11, 2022
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Russia inks deal to supply Afghanistan with fuel and grain
Afghanistan has been grappling with an acute food crisis and the resurgence of ISIS in the country, whose ranks have been bolstered by US-trained operatives
Sep 28, 2022
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Earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan
The 5.3 magnitude earthquake is said to have killed eight people, with reports suggesting the death toll could rise
Sep 05, 2022
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Taliban celebrates first anniversary of US withdrawal from Afghanistan
The US defense secretary says Washington still has unfinished business in Afghanistan and defended the 20 year occupation, calling it a 'necessary war of self-defense'
Aug 31, 2022
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Taliban accuses Pakistan of facilitating US-targeted assassinations in Afghanistan
The ousting of Imran Khan indirectly contributed to the killing of Al-Qaeda's leader in Kabul, who was under the Taliban's protection
Aug 28, 2022
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US judge claims 9/11 victims not entitled to access Afghanistan’s stolen reserves
9/11 families split over compensation demands from Afghanistan's stolen reserves as the country is facing a major humanitarian crisis
Aug 27, 2022
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US will press on with talks to return half of Afghanistan’s reserves: Report
US officials will reluctantly restart talks with the Taliban to return $3.5bln of Afghanistan's reserves
Aug 22, 2022
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Cash-strapped Afghanistan offers to barter dried fruits, medicinal herbs for Russian fuel
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis took a turn for the worse this week, after the White House finalized their theft of $7bln of the country's foreign reserves
Aug 19, 2022
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White House finalizes theft of Afghanistan’s foreign reserves
On the first anniversary of the Taliban's victory against the US-trained army, Washington unilaterally decided to keep $7bln of Afghanistan's foreign reserves
Aug 15, 2022
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Afghanistan requests import of oil and wheat from Russia
Afghanistan is looking to boost its trade ties with Moscow after years of not doing so under the former US-backed administration
Aug 15, 2022
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Several dead in Afghanistan after ISIS bombs Ashura gathering
Afghanistan has seen a marked spike in ISIS attacks since the botched withdrawal of US troops from the country last year
Aug 06, 2022
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US and Taliban officials inch towards deal to unfreeze Afghanistan’s reserves: Report
Since the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan last year, the US has kept nearly $10bln of the country's foreign reserves frozen in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Jul 26, 2022
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US to end humanitarian relief to Afghanistan under new law
Under the new NDAA bill, the US Department of Defense cannot use its assets to transfer any goods to Afghanistan, putting the country at extreme risk of famine
Jul 15, 2022
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US officials coordinate not to do anything ‘stupid’ ahead of Afghanistan withdrawal anniversary
Government officials are allegedly hoping to mitigate further political damage for Joe Biden at a time when his popularity is plummeting
Jul 13, 2022
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UK special forces covered up civilian executions in Afghanistan: BBC
Over 50 Afghan civilians were reportedly killed by the British SAS between November 2010 and May 2011
Jul 13, 2022
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Biden removes Afghanistan from list of ‘major non-NATO allies’
This decision comes nearly one year after the US ended their occupation of Afghanistan due to the defeat of US-backed forces to Taliban insurgents
Jul 07, 2022
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The Empire is not done torturing Afghanistan
Despite its resounding defeat, NATO is not quite done with inflicting misery on the land of the Afghans
Jul 05, 2022
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Iranian border guard killed on southeast border with Afghanistan
Iran's special envoy for Afghanistan urges the Afghan caretaker government to identify the culprits behind this recent assault
Jun 30, 2022
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Iran pledges further support to Afghanistan after deadly earthquake
Iran dispatched two cargo planes filled with humanitarian aid, and sent a team of medical experts, on the day of the earthquake
Jun 25, 2022
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Rescue work continues in Afghanistan as earthquake injury toll rises above 1,500
Iran was the first country to send relief aid, while the UN aid organization OCHA is additionally set to deploy response teams to the affected areas
Jun 23, 2022
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Iran dispatches humanitarian aid to earthquake-struck Afghanistan
Over 1,000 people were killed by an earthquake that hit Afghanistan earlier in the day
Jun 22, 2022
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Hundreds dead after earthquake hits Afghanistan
Ahead of the natural disaster, Afghanistan was already experiencing an acute humanitarian disaster as a result of a US-led economic blockade
Jun 22, 2022
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Afghanistan mosque bombing kills one and injures seven in Kunduz province
The Taliban has pledged to fight terrorism in Afghanistan, particularly the local ISIS affiliate, ISIS-K
Jun 17, 2022
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