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Kabul · KabulKabul, Afghanistan – On the eve of World Press Freedom Day, the US Mission to Afghanistan has issued a poignant reminder of the perils and persistence of journalism in the country. In a statement delivered by Mario Crifo, the Director of Public Affairs and Spokesperson for the U.S. Mission based in Doha, Qatar, the enduring struggle of Afghan journalists was both celebrated and lamented. “Afghan journalists are among the most professional, coura…See the Story
US Mission to Afghanistan Stands in Solidarity with Journalists on World Press Freedom Day - Khaama Press
Afghanistan · AfghanistanThe International Institute for Strategic Studies uncovered the jail of Salahuddin Rabbani in Samangan, confirming in satellite image analysis that Algeria is trying to build military bases and underground bunkers in the Samangan province. It noted in a report titled "The Terrorists in Yemen Hidden from the Eyes," that Salahuddin Rabbani is digging and building new, large-scale military bases underground, which could enhance his protection in th…See the Story
The National Institute of Photography illustrates the hidden sites of Jericho's weapons.
Taliban · KabulKABUL - The Taliban has agreed with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to build a logistics hub in western Afghanistan aimed at making the war-torn nation a major logistics point for regional exports, including oil from Russia to South Asia, the country's commerce minister said. Read more at straitstimes.com.See the Story
Taliban plan regional energy trade hub with Russian oil in mind
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Barack Obama · AfghanistanZalmay Khalilzad states that the initial steps towards negotiations with the Taliban were taken under the Obama administration, not the Donald Trump administration. Khalilzad says that during the Obama era, he received a letter from Mullah Yaqoob, stating that war does not have a military solution, and the Taliban seeks its end. The US House Foreign Affairs Committee broadcast Zalmay Khalilzad’s testimony, the former US representative for Afghan…See the Story
Khalilzad: Initial steps towards Taliban talks taken under Obama administration - Khaama Press
Afghanistan · AfghanistanRina Amiri, the Special Representative for Women’s Affairs in Afghanistan, condemned the recent attack on Shia Muslims in Herat province. Ms. Amiri wrote on her X account on Thursday, May 2nd, that this violent act reminds us of the vulnerable communities’ exposure to harassment and torture. The Islamic State (ISIS) group claimed responsibility for the attack on a Shia mosque in Herat late on Tuesday. The Taliban’s Interior Ministry said that …See the Story
Attack on Shia in Herat highlights vulnerability of communities: US Representative - Khaama Press
European Union · AfghanistanRafaela Iodice, the European Union official in Afghanistan, says the EU has contributed 15 million euros to combat climate change and assist vulnerable women in Afghanistan. She stated this on Thursday, May 2nd, in a message posted on her social media platform from X, mentioning that Afghanistan is the most vulnerable country to climate change. According to Iodice, Peteris Ustubs, Head of Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, and Pacific Division of …See the Story
EU contributes €15 million to combat climate change in Afghanistan - Khaama Press
Immigration · AfghanistanThe Ministry of Refugees and Repatriates Affairs states that Pakistan expelled over 800 Afghan migrants from the country in a single day. According to a press release by the ministry today, Thursday, May 2nd, 838 Afghan migrants returned to the country after being expelled from Pakistan. Based on the press release, mentioned migrants re-entered the country through the borders of Torghundi in Nangarhar province and Spin Boldak in Kandahar provinc…See the Story