How ISIS-K leader forged one of Islamic State's most fearsome groups: Sanaullah Ghafari, the 29-year-old leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State ...
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Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
Pakistan’s Taliban problem, on either side of Afghan border: The Pakistani foreign ministry said terrorists belonging to the TTP's Hafiz Gul Bahadur group ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/pakistans-taliban-problem-on-either-side-of-afghan-border-9229980/
"The long-simmering tension between the two countries now threatens to escalate into a full-blown conflict after Pakistan’s latest air strike on militant ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1822641 #DawnToday #Opinion
An Indian journalist recalls the day President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul as the Taliban took over
scroll.in/article/1065447/an-indian-journalist-recalls-the-day-president-ashraf-ghani-fled-kabul-as-the-taliban-took-over
The Afghan refugee crisis is a migratory time bomb that may soon go off: It’s been nearly three years since the Taliban retook Afghanistan, but for those in ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-afghan-refugee-crisis-is-a-migratory-time-bomb-that-may-soon-go/
Planting object on Afghan’s body may not point to murder cover-up, Roberts-Smith appeal told
smh.com.au/national/planting-object-on-afghan-s-body-may-not-point-to-murder-cover-up-roberts-smith-appeal-told-20240206-p5f2pi.html
This Afghan female fighter fought with US troops. Now, she’s readjusting to life in the US.
theworld.org/stories/2024-01-17/afghan-female-fighter-fought-us-troops-now-she-s-readjusting-life-us
This Afghan female fighter fought with US troops. Now, she’s readjusting to life in the US.
theworld.org/stories/2024-01-17/afghan-female-fighter-fought-us-troops-now-she-s-readjusting-life-us
Afghan pilots who died in Oregon crash couldn’t be returned home, prompting search for a final resting place
oregonlive.com/living/2024/01/afghan-pilots-who-died-in-oregon-crash-couldnt-be-returned-home-prompting-search-for-a-final-resting-place.html
US Sanctions 2 Former Afghan Republic Officials For Transnational Corruption: According to U.S. officials, the final speaker of the Afghan Republic's parliament ...
thediplomat.com/2023/12/us-sanctions-2-former-afghan-republic-officials-for-transnational-corruption/
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Afghan refugee in Oregon training flight crash that killed 3 ignored instructor’s advice, NTSB says
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COMIC: I led an all-women military unit in Afghanistan when Kabul fell: Meet the FTP, an all-female unit of Afghanistan's army that served missions alongside ...
businessinsider.com/comic-afghanistan-female-tactical-platoon-military-2023-12
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'Collision Course': Will The Afghan Taliban Choose Pakistan Or The Pakistani Taliban?
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Afghan teacher abandoned by UK faces third year under threat from Taliban: The teacher is pleading with the Foreign Office to reassess his case after being ...
inews.co.uk/news/afghan-teacher-abandoned-uk-threat-taliban-2794134
This Happened—December 23: The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan: Updated Dec. 23 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
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Men who died in Oregon small plane crash were Afghan Air Force pilots who resettled as refugees
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'I Won't Be Free': Afghan Women, Girls Face Grim Future After Expulsion From Pakistan
rferl.org/a/afghan-women-girls-grim-future-expulsion-pakistan/32685965.html
They helped America prosecute the Taliban. Now their lives are in danger, Baton Rouge DA says
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/da-hillar-moore-wants-to-help-endangered-afghan-prosecutors/article_aed49632-9ea7-11ee-8abe-3f65415fe789.html
Men who died in Oregon plane crash were Afghan Army pilots, refugees: The three men who died Saturday in a plane crash near Salem were all pilots in the Afghan ...
oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2023/12/3-men-who-died-in-oregon-plane-crash-were-afghan-army-pilots-refugees.html
Fixed wing ground attack aircraft for the British Army?: The Ministry of Defence should seriously consider the option of developing a new generation of ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/fixed-wing-ground-attack-aircraft-for-the-british-army/
The Taliban and Central Asia: Although the relationship between Afghanistan and Central Asia started with confrontation and confusion ...
thediplomat.com/2023/09/the-taliban-and-central-asia/
‘The school is like a light for me:’ The secret classrooms giving Afghan girls a chance to learn despite Taliban rules
omaha.com/news/nation-world/secret-classroom-afghanistan-women/article_d1fc51eb-c27f-56e9-ab6c-72300bfe7862.html
Afghanistan shuts down embassy operations in India days after officials leave country
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Quick Glance: Afghan Embassy in India to Cease Operations
- The Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi will cease operations from October 1.
- Cites lack of support from the host government and failure to meet Afghanistan's interests as reasons for closure.
- The embassy regrets the decision but emphasizes the historic partnership between Afghanistan and India.
- Smooth transition of buildings and assets to a legitimate government in Kabul is a priority for the embassy.
Shattered lives: The beauty and horror of day-to-day existence in Afghanistan: Photojournalist Andrew Quilty was based in Afghanistan from 2013 until the return ...
smh.com.au/national/shattered-lives-the-beauty-and-horror-of-day-to-day-existence-in-afghanistan-20231004-p5e9kf.html
From an old-style Afghan camera, a new view of life under the Taliban emerges: Two years after U.S. troops left, AP photographer Rodrigo Abd returned to ...
omaha.com/news/nation-world/life-under-the-taliban-in-afghanistan/article_9e8f1777-9fd0-5c62-89af-0f1d73540ccf.html
Meet Lieutenant Amani, IMA pass-out Afghan Army officer forced to take up small film roles to make ends meet
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#ExpressFrontPage | Lieutenant Eidi Mohammad Amani is one among the many Afghan Army officers who trained in India before the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Inside the Taliban’s luxury hotel: The long read: Once the site of legendary parties, the Intercontinental in Kabul is still a potent symbol of who rules ...
theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/12/inside-the-taliban-luxury-hotel-afghanistan-intercontinental-kabul
Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Friday said this week’s terrorist attack on two military posts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lower Chitral district ... Show more Dawn.com www.dawn.com/news/1774755/chitral-attack-isolated-incident-not-sanctioned-by-afghan-govt-fm-jilani #DawnToday
The US must honor its commitment to Afghan allies left behind: Two years have passed since the last American boots left Afghan soil, but the shame of unkept ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4180110-the-us-must-honor-its-commitment-to-afghan-allies-left-behind/
How the Taliban Guard Afghanistan’s Border (and What It Says About Their Regime): While the Taliban are serious about protecting the country’s borders ...
thediplomat.com/2023/08/how-the-taliban-guard-afghanistans-border-and-what-it-says-about-their-regime/
Review: A Deep Dive into Taliban's Transition from Insurgent Group to Heading Afghan Government
thewire.in/books/review-a-deep-dive-into-talibans-transition-from-insurgent-group-to-heading-afghan-government
Quick Glance: Afghanistan: Taliban Rule and Deceptive Security
- The Taliban have been in power for two years.
- In neglected regions, the Taliban's prohibitions have minimal impact.
- There is only the presence of the Taliban.
- Despite some mistakes, the Taliban are able to gain favor with the population.
How the Taliban Guard Afghanistan’s Border (and What It Says About Their Regime): While the Taliban are serious about protecting the country’s borders ...
thediplomat.com/2023/08/how-the-taliban-guard-afghanistans-border-and-what-it-says-about-their-regime/
How one Afghan family made the perilous journey across the U.S.-Mexico border: Kabul fell to the Taliban close to two years ago, but desperate Afghans continue ...
npr.org/2023/08/09/1191261511/how-one-afghan-family-made-the-perilous-journey-across-the-u-s-mexico-border
Inside the Biden White House as Kabul Fell: Joe Biden was determined to get out of Afghanistan—no matter the cost.
theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/10/afghanistan-withdrawal-biden-decision/675116/
America is still failing Afghan allies: An act of Congress could grant legal status to thousands of Afghan allies. What’s the holdup?
vox.com/2023/8/15/23833209/afghanistan-kabul-anniversary-afghan-adjustment-act-parole-siv
Biden ‘acknowledged reality’ about al-Qaeda: Afghan Taliban : Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Saturday seized on an off-the-cuff remark by US President Joe ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/07/01/US-Biden-acknowledged-reality-about-Al-Qaeda-Afghan-Taliban-
Quick Glance: Taliban Government in Afghanistan Assisting US in Ending Al-Qaeda
- President Joe Biden confirms support from Afghanistan's Taliban government to combat the Al-Qaeda threat.
- The Taliban government considers President Biden's remarks as an acknowledgment of reality.
- A UN report suggests the rebuilding of terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda in the country.
Hungry, hunted, terrified: unending plight of the Afghan women who served in military and police
theguardian.com/global-development/2023/aug/14/hungry-hunted-terrified-unending-plight-of-the-afghan-women-who-served-in-military-and-police
Afghan pilot wife’s tearful plea to Rishi to save her family: ’At times I even think death at the hands of the Taliban would be better than going through this ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/afghan-pilot-afghanistan-taliban-uk-us-b2385621.html
‘I’d never seen a courtroom so still’: The witness who rocked the Roberts-Smith trial
smh.com.au/national/i-d-never-seen-a-courtroom-so-still-the-witness-who-rocked-the-roberts-smith-trial-20230217-p5clj5.html
Quick Glance: The Witness Who Shook the Roberts-Smith Trial
- Roberts-Smith's authoritative presence in court and Levitan's dedication were pivotal.
- Publishing stories led to backlash, while threats were received from veterans defending Roberts-Smith.
- Brendan Nelson and Kerry Stokes fiercely defended Roberts-Smith, overshadowing the response to allegations.
- The veteran witness Jason Andrews was crucial in proving the war crime allegation.
Fighting for a life: The Afghan refugees finding hope in MMA: Afghan mixed martial arts fighters living abroad try to bridge gap between poverty and glory after ...
aljazeera.com/sports/2023/6/26/afghan-refugees-mma-fighters-europe-taliban
After years of fighting the Taliban, Afghan refugee helps others create new life in Iowa
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2023/07/23/how-afghan-refugee-shir-agha-safi-helping-others-create-new-life-iowa-afghan-partners-in-iowa/70343419007/
Afghan Allies Pay for Chance at US Asylum, but It’s Easier for Ukrainians: While the two parole programs look similar on the surface, they were not created ...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/afghan-allies-pay-for-chance-at-us-asylum-but-its-easier-for-ukrainians/
Fleeing Afghanistan, U.S. Allies Risk Journey Through Darién Gap: For thousands of Afghans, the American withdrawal from Kabul was just the beginning of a long ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/americas/darien-gap-afghan-migration.html
My Escape From the Taliban: My escape from Afghanistan
theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/09/afghanistan-evacuation-sisters-fall-of-kabul-taliban/670602/
Afghans who fled to the US hope that Congress will fix their status : After Afghanistan fell to the Taliban almost two years ago in August, tens of thousands of ...
theworld.org/stories/2023-05-23/afghans-who-fled-us-hope-congress-will-fix-their-status
Afghan Women Who Aided U.S. Military Wait for Asylum in America: Members of the Afghan Army’s all-female platoon are some of the roughly 70 ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/29/us/afghan-war-refugees.html
Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday laid the blame on his predecessor ...
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-afghanistan-withdrawal-congress-war-5ff87c14ffd4f7daaa6675e52d3bba1c
Quick Glance: Biden's title The report on Afghanistan primarily blames Trump for the chaotic US withdrawal.
- President Joe Biden's administration released a summary of classified reports on Thursday, blaming his predecessor, Donald Trump, for failing to plan for the withdrawal he agreed on with the Taliban.
- Islamist militants agreed to stop attacking American troops in exchange for peace talks with Kabul's Western-backed government.
- According to the summary of the withdrawal timeline, successive troop reductions ordered by Trump had left 2,500 US troops in Afghanistan when Biden took office in January 2021.
- As a result, the Taliban controlled or contested half of the country, according to the summary.
WATCH LIVE: House Oversight hearing on Biden and U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
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Iran demands Afghanistan to respect its ‘water rights’ amid dam dispute : Iran demanded on Thursday that Afghanistan respect its “water rights ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/05/18/Iran-demands-Afghanistan-to-respect-its-water-rights-amid-dam-dispute-
White House admits massive intel failure in Afghan exit: The White House has released a long-awaited review of the traumatic US exit from Afghanistan ...
rte.ie/news/world/2023/0406/1375686-afghan-exit/
Taliban and ISIS continue to fight for Afghanistan’s future: On April 25, US officials confirmed that the Taliban had killed the head of the Islamic State (ISIS) ...
asiatimes.com/2023/05/taliban-and-isis-continue-to-fight-for-afghanistans-future/
Workplace safety board revisiting decision to withhold benefits from Afghan military interpreters
cbc.ca/news/politics/workplace-safety-ontario-afghan-interpreter-ptsd-1.6832823
Life for Afghans got worse after the Taliban seized power. Now foreign aid is drying up
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Afghan Women Who Fought With U.S. Military Seek Legal Immigration Status: Members of an all-female tactical combat unit in Afghanistan, who were evacuated during ...
nytimes.com/2023/04/27/us/politics/female-afghan-soldiers-us.html
Starmer backs our campaign to stop deportation of Afghan pilot: Dramatic intervention by Labour leader attacking ‘shameful level of incompetence’ over hero’s ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-afghan-pilot-rwanda-b2310488.html
Quick Glance: Labour under Starmer: Winning Scotland by-election and moving on from Corbyn
- Sir Keir Starmer is confident that Labour can win the upcoming by-election in Scotland, using it as an opportunity to demonstrate his party's transformation since Jeremy Corbyn's departure.
- Starmer wants to make the case for a changed Scotland within a changed United Kingdom.
- The Labour leader attributes Jeremy Corbyn's removal from the parliamentary party in October 2020 to his own reaction to a report on anti-Semitism in the Labour Party.
- According to Sir Keir, Jeremy Corbyn is the only person responsible for not standing as a candidate.
Afghan war hero: Moment my wife said ‘Flee for your life!’ and I began dangerous escape to UK
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/afghan-pilot-deportation-rwanda-home-office-b2311266.html
The U.S. Set Up the Afghan Army to Fail: “The real damning thing about what is in the report is that people had been telling the U.S. military this for years.”
theintercept.com/2023/03/01/us-afghanistan-war-vietnam/
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Lukashenko to kick-off China visit, will meet Xi: Lukashenko to kick-off China visit, will meet Xi
wionews.com/world/lukashenko-to-kick-off-china-visit-will-meet-xi-566821
Afghanistan's Evacuation: The Heroes of Glory Gate: An American State Department official risked his life and career to save Afghan lives.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/04/the-secret-gate-book-afghanistan-kabul-airport-evacuation/673682/
A paranoid president, US abandonment— new report on why Afghan forces collapsed after American withdrawal
wionews.com/south-asia/a-paranoid-president-us-abandonment-new-report-reveals-why-afghan-forces-collapsed-after-us-withdrawal-566832
The Italian Air Force Just Turned 100: Today the Italian Air Force is one of Europe’s most sophisticated air arms, and it has a notably colorful history.
thedrive.com/the-war-zone/the-italian-air-force-just-turned-100
34 years ago, the Soviet Union left Afghanistan, opening a new phase of war and conflict. What happened then, and afterward?
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/34-years-ago-the-soviet-union-left-afghanistan-what-happened-8447214/
'Smugglers made me help build DIY plywood boat to cross the Channel' says Afghan asylum seeker
inews.co.uk/news/smugglers-build-diy-plywood-boat-channel-afghan-asylum-seeker-2232009
Afghan refugees settled in London told to uproot families and move 200 miles: Forty families brought to UK after fleeing Taliban given only weeks to move to West ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/feb/02/afghan-refugees-settled-in-london-told-to-uproot-families-and-move-200-miles
'Glimmer Of Hope': Afghan Women Turn To Virtual Learning Amid Education Ban, But Obstacles Remain
rferl.org/a/afghanistan-women-online-education/32255645.html
PM's small boats plan won't stop crossings due to lack of legal routes, asylum seeker says
inews.co.uk/news/asylum-seeker-rishi-sunak-small-boats-plan-no-legal-crossings-2189923
'Our Situation Is Terrible': Ex-Afghan Military Officers Stuck In Limbo In India: Hundreds of Afghan military officers were sent to India for training in 2021 ...
rferl.org/a/afghanistan-military-officers-stranded-india-taliban/32247559.html
'Arrested And Beaten': Afghan Professor's Protest Against Taliban's Education Ban On Women Lands Him In...
rferl.org/a/afghanistan-professor-prison-women-education-ban-protest/32254677.html
Midsize banks trail larger peers on climate-risk assessments: Study: Banks with up to $225 billion of assets are making some progress in assessing ...
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Photos: Masked heads of female mannequins under Taliban rule: Shop owners in Afghanistan were forced to decapitate their mannequins or remove them all together ...
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EU migration impasse leaves many refugees out in the cold - International - World
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St. Louis advocates travel to Albania to pitch the region to Afghan refugees: Two resettlement officials visited Afghan refugees in Albania this week in an ...
stltoday.com/news/local/metro/st-louis-advocates-travel-to-albania-to-pitch-the-region-to-afghan-refugees/article_7fbecfd7-3084-59a8-b50b-a9676eced485.html
'Teach Everyone Or No One': Afghan Men Join In Protests Against Taliban's Ban On Women's Education
rferl.org/a/afghanistan-taliban-ban-women-university-protests-men/32199112.html
Taliban Criticizes Prince Harry Over Afghan Killings Comment: The Taliban administration has criticized Prince Harry after the British royal said in his memoir ...
rferl.org/a/afghanistan-prince-harry-killiings-taliban-memoir/32212562.html
Afghan soldier arrested at American border freed, seeking asylum: Federal charges against Abdul Wasi Safi were dropped earlier this week. He is now staying in ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/afghan-soldier-arrested-american-border-freed-17746413.php
Iranian Journalist Samimi Released From Prison: Iranian journalist Keyvan Samimi has been released from prison after being jailed last year owing to his presence ...
rferl.org/a/iran-journalist-samimi-freed/32203118.html
Retired US military leaders urge Congress to help Afghans at risk of deportation
thehill.com/policy/international/3779833-retired-us-military-leaders-urge-congress-to-help-afghans-at-risk-of-deportation/
Will Iran's Protest Movement Survive?: Anger over decades of state repression and economic mismanagement in Iran is unlikely to dissipate, analysts say ...
rferl.org/a/iran-protest-movement-viability/32201422.html
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