The Taliban Grand Gathering ended on Saturday with a performance by the Taliban chief, who otherwise remains largely in the background. The meeting was only broadcast on radio. The Taliban demanded international recognition at the gathering. A Taliban-led gathering of thousands of dignitaries and Taliban officials ended Saturday with participants issuing a statement calling on […]
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Taliban appeal to international organizations for help — RT EN
A tremor jolted people along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan early Wednesday morning. Hundreds of residents are killed. The mountainous terrain makes rescue work difficult. A government spokesman has now called on aid organizations for support. Rescue work continues after the devastating earthquake in the Afghan-Pakistani border region. The authorities reported at least 1,000 […]
Taliban fear ISIS terrorists’ and guerrilla groups’ resurgence in Afghanistan — RT EN
According to a UN report, Taliban officials in Afghanistan continue to maintain close ties with al-Qaeda, while the main military threats to the Taliban come from IS and guerrilla attacks by resistance fighters. Taliban officials in Afghanistan maintain close ties with al-Qaeda, while the main military threats to the Taliban come from the terrorist group […]
Taliban ban opium cultivation — RT EN
4 Apr 2022 10:30 p.m The Islamist militia, which seized power in Afghanistan again last year after 20 years of resistance, has often been accused of financing its fight with proceeds from the opium trade. Taliban Supreme Leader Mullah Hibatullah Achundsada has banned the cultivation of opium, which is used in the manufacture of morphine […]
Russia accredits Taliban government diplomats for first time — RT EN
31 mar 2022 12:05 p.m Russia has accredited a diplomat to the new, Taliban-led Afghan government for the first time, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said in China on Thursday. The envoy arrived in Moscow last month. Source: AP © Alexander Zemlianichenko “Last month, the first Afghan diplomat sent by the new authorities arrived in Moscow […]
Nearly 400 civilians killed in Afghanistan since Taliban took power — RT EN
9 Mar 2022 06:15 am According to the UN, almost 400 civilians have died in attacks in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power in Kabul. More than 80 percent of the deaths are linked to the IS affiliate in Afghanistan. According to the United Nations (UN), nearly 400 civilians have died in attacks in Afghanistan […]
Taliban appoint women to leadership positions in Afghanistan for first time — RT EN
3 Feb 2022 06:48 am For the first time since taking power in Afghanistan, the Taliban government has given two top positions in the civil service to women. The appointments raised hopes, especially among women’s rights activists, that the situation of women in the country would improve. On Tuesday, the Taliban appointed women to senior […]
Qatar reaches agreement with Taliban to resume evacuation flights — RT EN
1 Feb 2022 7:44 p.m Qatar has reached an agreement with the Taliban to resume charter flights from Kabul Airport to evacuate more Afghans. With this agreement, the emirate on the Persian Gulf ends a dispute with the Afghan government that had led to a months-long pause in flights. The arrangement for two flights a […]
Pregnant New Zealand woman granted asylum by Taliban — RT EN
31 Jan 2022 10:48 pm The pregnant journalist Charlotte Bellis is refused entry by the New Zealand authorities due to the strict corona regulations. The Taliban, of all people, are now offering her asylum until she gives birth. New Zealand has some of the strictest corona regulations in the world. Even New Zealand citizens are […]