Pakistan arrests prominent Pashtun rights activist for alleged attack on police

Security forces in Pakistan have confirmed the arrest of Manzoor Pashteen, the leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, after an exchange of gunfire with authorities. Kabul 24: According to the Express Tribune, Raja Athar Abbas, the Deputy Commissioner, reported on Monday, December 4, that Pashteen was apprehended in the Chaman.

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UN Calls for Probe into Escalating Violence Against Afghanistan’s Hazara Shia Community

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported a surge in violence against the Shia Hazara community in Kabul, Baghlan, and Herat over the past month. Kabul 24: On Monday, UNAMA urged for thorough investigations into the recent spate of violence, holding perpetrators accountable, and ensuring protection for.

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CIS Raises Alarm Over Continued Drug Trafficking From Afghanistan

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), in a recent announcement, has highlighted the ongoing issue of drug trafficking originating from Afghanistan, labeling it a significant regional threat. Kabul 24: This joint statement, issued by Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan on Friday, was released on the Russian Ministry of.

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Uzbek president emphasizes Afghanistan’s ‘pivotal role’ in regional stability

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev underscored Afghanistan’s “integral role” in Central Asia and its crucial contribution to regional stability during a special session of the United Nations on the economies of Central Asian countries (SPECA) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Kabul 24: Mirziyoyev expressed the necessity of the Taliban’s participation in global talks.

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Yemen’s Houthis reportedly seize ship in Red Sea

In a televised statement on Sunday, Yahya Sarea, the military spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthis, claimed the group had seized an Israeli ship in the southern Red Sea and taken it to a Yemeni port. Earlier, Israel had reported that the Iran-aligned group seized a British-owned and Japanese-operated cargo ship in.

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Arab, Muslim ministers in Beijing advocate ceasefire in Gaza

A delegation of Arab and Muslim ministers convened in Beijing on Monday, urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This visit marks the initial phase of their tour aimed at ending hostilities and facilitating humanitarian aid access to the severely affected Palestinian enclave. The delegation, set to engage with officials from.

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WHO: 90% of Afghan returnees aiming to reclaim provinces of origin

In a new report, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that since September 17, an average of 17,000 Afghans daily have returned to Afghanistan through the two main border towns. The report highlights that a significant majority of these returnees, specifically 90%, express the intention to return to their provinces.

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OCHA appeals $173 million in Aid for quake-affected Herat residents

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Thursday released a comprehensive response plan seeking nearly $173 million to address the urgent needs of 275,000 individuals affected by the October 7 earthquakes in Herat province. Kabul 24: The earthquakes, ranging in magnitude up to 6.3, struck between October.

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Biden says talks with Xi yield deals on fetanyl, AI, military contacts

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed on Wednesday to resume military-to-military communications and work to curb fentanyl production, two major outcomes from their first face-to-face talks in a year Kabul 24: Biden and Xi met for about four hours on the outskirts of San Francisco, covered.

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Amnesty International to Pakistan: Stop deporting Afghan refugees

Amnesty International issued a stern plea to the Pakistani government on Wednesday, calling for an immediate halt to the deportation of undocumented Afghan migrants from the country. Kabul 24: In a statement, the organization expressed deep concern, citing the Pakistani government’s announcement on October 3, 2023, to deport unregistered Afghan.

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Pakistani senator alleges ‘widespread border bribes’ from Afghan immigrants

In a recent revelation, Pakistani Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan accused Pakistani border guards of accepting bribes averaging 100,000 Pakistani rupees from hundreds of thousands of Afghan immigrants who entered the country over the past two years after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. Kabul 24: Speaking at a senate gathering, Khan.

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SCO, UN Discuss Terror Threats From Afghanistan

Members of the Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and the UN Security Council’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team discussed Afghanistan. Kabul 24: In the meeting, the terrorist groups’ threats, including Al-Qaeda and ISIS, has been discussed. As per Uzbek media, the meeting took place in.

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