Taliban ‘Re-educates’ Afghan Youngsters for Dressing Like Characters from ‘Peaky Blinders’
Taliban Detains Afghan Youths for Dressing as Peaky Blinders Characters Afghanistan’s Taliban government has arrested four young men for sharing videos on social media where they donned outfits reminiscent of the British crime series Peaky Blinders, set in the early 20th century. The individuals, hailing from Jebrael, a city in western Herat province, showcased their […]
Afghan oversight group: Leftover weapons and gear are essential to Taliban security
Government Oversight Report on Afghanistan Reconstruction A recent report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) highlighted significant issues stemming from the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. It stated that “equipment, weapons, and facilities funded by U.S. taxpayers” were abandoned and have now become essential to the Taliban’s security framework. This report, a substantial […]
Afghan Relocation to the U.S. Depends on Taliban Support
The Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Afghan nationals is significantly reliant on the Taliban’s cooperation, as highlighted by the State Department’s Inspector General (IG) in 2023, following the Biden administration’s actions that facilitated mass immigration from Afghanistan. Recently, a shooting incident occurred involving Rahmanullah Rakanwar, a 29-year-old Afghan, who allegedly opened fire on West […]
The person involved in the National Guard shooting was part of a CIA-supported team that tracked down Taliban leaders.
Details Surface on Afghan National Guardsman Shooting Incident New details are coming to light regarding Rahmanullah Rakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan individual accused of shooting and killing two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Reports indicate that Lakhanwal participated in covert military operations supported by the CIA, which aimed to target Taliban commanders. The group […]
Taliban Regrets Deaths of Chinese in Tajikistan, Quiet on D.C. Shooting Involving Afghan National
On Friday, Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities extended their condolences to China following the deaths of three Chinese nationals in Tajikistan, reportedly killed by insurgents thought to have crossed the border from Afghanistan. At the same time, there was no comment from the Taliban regarding a recent attack on U.S. National Guard troops by Afghans in Washington, […]
Taliban official visits New Delhi to explore trade and investment opportunities in India
Taliban Trade Minister Alhaji Nooruddin Azizi made a trip to New Delhi on Wednesday, aiming to secure trade agreements and investments, marking a significant step in India’s relationship with the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. To many people’s surprise, after Russia and China, India has emerged as a close ally of the Taliban. Notably, Russia is the only […]
Taliban Require Women to Wear Full Islamic Burkas to Receive Health Care
Authorities in Afghanistan, under the Taliban, have mandated that female patients and staff must wear the full-body burqa to access public health services in the western city of Herat. The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that these restrictions, which are based on Islamic law, began on November 5, according to the BBC. Sarah […]
Pakistan warns of severe action against the Taliban following the collapse of peace talks.
On Wednesday, Pakistan’s defense minister issued a stern warning, stating that the country would “annihilate” the Taliban following failed peace negotiations with the group, which governs Afghanistan. The discussions in Istanbul, Turkey concluded without a “workable solution,” as noted by Information Minister Attaullah Tara, after a recent surge in violence resulted in numerous casualties along […]
Pakistan warns it may destroy the Taliban following unsuccessful peace talks.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Issues Strong Warning to Taliban On Wednesday, Pakistan’s defense minister made a bold statement, threatening to “annihilate” the Taliban after peace negotiations with the group fell through. The recent talks held in Istanbul, Turkey, did not result in any viable agreement, according to Pakistan’s Information Minister Ataullah Tarar. This reflects the escalating […]
Pakistan and Taliban reach a 48-hour truce following violent confrontations
On Wednesday, Pakistan’s government and the Taliban in Afghanistan reached a temporary 48-hour ceasefire following recent clashes that resulted in casualties, including civilians and soldiers, numbering more than a dozen. Details about the ceasefire terms are vague, and as of now, there hasn’t been a response from either Pakistan or the Taliban’s foreign ministry. Some […]