Taliban Claims It Will Not Harm Afghan Partners Revealed in Large U.K. Data Breach
A representative from the Afghan Taliban claimed that despite a data breach at the UK Ministry of Defense, which exposed information on thousands of Afghans, there is no need for Afghans to fear persecution. “The Intelligence Reporting Agency does not need to keep tabs on those who have been pardoned. All relevant documents are accessible […]
Shanghai Cooperation Meeting Promises Support for Taliban Aiming to Rebuild Afghanistan
Shanghai Cooperation Organization Affirms Support for Afghanistan During a recent meeting, members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is led by Russia and China, expressed their collective support for “development” and “reconstruction” in Afghanistan. This seems to indicate a willingness to work with the Taliban to enhance the country’s situation under its current regime. […]
Arrest Warrants Issued for Taliban Leaders by International Criminal Court
ICC Issues Warrants Against Taliban Leaders The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday issued two arrest warrants for Taliban leader Abdul Hakim Hakkani, amid ongoing concerns regarding widespread abuse under Taliban rule, particularly the suppression of women and girls. Since taking control on August 15, 2021, following a rapid takeover of Kabul that led to […]
Russia Labels the Taliban as a ‘Partner’ as Jihadist Ambassador Arrives in Moscow
Taliban Appoints Ambassador in Moscow Garhassan Hassan has officially taken on the role of Moscow’s ambassador for the Taliban this week, referring to the organization as the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.” Zamir Kablov, Russia’s special representative for Afghanistan, highlighted the advancements in relationships between the two parties, referring to the Taliban as an “alliance” and […]
Taliban States More than 5 Million Afghans Have Returned Home During Deportations from Iran and Pakistan
The Taliban claims that over 5 million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan since the fall of the US-backed government, according to Afghan Tronews, as reported on Sunday. This announcement comes after months of large-scale deportations of Afghan nationals from neighboring nations, particularly Pakistan and Iran. It appears that these efforts have been more effective in […]
Police shooting of driver Jamal Wali stated that he should have fought alongside the Taliban before deadly traffic-stop incident.
A deadly exchange during a traffic stop was captured on video, featuring an armed driver who shouted, “I should have served as an F-King Taliban,” shot at an officer, and later claimed he had been killed. Jamal Wali, 36, was approached by a police officer in Fairfax, Virginia, on April 23. Upon the officer’s arrival, […]
Taliban Urges China and Russia to Move Away from the Dollar in Trade
Taliban Eyes Trade Deals with Russia and China The Taliban’s “commerce minister” recently informed Reuters that the group is making significant progress in establishing trade with Russia using local currency, and they’re encouraging China to consider similar arrangements. Since the Taliban regained control in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, after former President Ashraf Ghani left […]
Shortly After India’s Engagement with the Taliban, China Meets with Pakistan and Afghanistan
New Developments in China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations New Delhi: Just days after India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar had a conversation with Amir Khan Muttaki, the Taliban’s representative in Afghanistan, China acted quickly to arrange a meeting between the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Afghanistan. During this informal meeting led by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, both nations […]
Afghan Christian leader calls on Trump to safeguard his community from the Taliban
Concerns Grow as Afghan Christians Face Deportation Under Trump Administration As the Trump administration takes steps to terminate protections for thousands of Afghan individuals, faith leaders are voicing alarms. They worry particularly for Christian converts who could face severe persecution from the Taliban. Pastor Behanam Rasorli, known as Pastor Ben, heads the Oklahoma Holasan Church […]
For the First Time, S Jaishankar Talks to Taliban Foreign Minister, Makes History
New Delhi: In a significant move, India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar held a conversation on Thursday with Taliban representative Amir Khan Muttaki, marking India’s inaugural ministerial outreach to the Taliban since they took control of Afghanistan. This call came shortly after the Taliban condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Pahargam, which left 26 civilians dead […]