Page 11 - Latest Updates on Taliban
UN, int'l community urged to condemn, halt Pakistan deportation of Afghans
Pakistan seems frustrated at its weakening control over the Taliban, FIIDS said
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Pakistan shuts Afghan schools as deadline for deportation approaches
The Pakistani government initiated an extensive crackdown on the estimated 1.7 million Afghans residing in the country without legal status, leaving them until October 31 to leave or face mass arrests
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Over 8,000 Afghan refugees forced to return from Pak as deadline nears
The Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan on Saturday announced that approximately 7,910 Afghan migrants have returned to their country from Pakistan
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More than 5,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Pakistan, Iran: Taliban
According to the Taliban-appointed border official in Islam Qala Herat, among these migrants, 3591 people, including families have arrived in China, forcibly and voluntarily
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Taliban benefiting from international aid via fraudulent NGOs: US watchdog
The Taliban have exerted greater control over national and international NGOs since seizing power in August 2021
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Explosion rocks Takhar province in Afghanistan, investigation underway
Additionally, domestic media outlets have reported hearing ambulances in the area, although more details are awaited about the explosion
Afghanistan: 7 killed, 15 injured in suicide attack at mosque in Baghlan
Reports have claimed that Taliban members arrived at the spot following the explosion
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Over 90% of people killed by Afghanistan quake were women and children: UN
Taliban officials said Saturday's earthquake killed more than 2,000 people of all ages and genders across Herat province
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EU Parliament condemns 'gender apartheid policy' of Taliban in Afghanistan
They also condemned the increase in human rights violations in Afghanistan, particularly arbitrary detentions, extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, and torture by former security forces
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Unjust, unfair: Taliban on Pakistan's decision to expel Afghan refugees
The Taliban's acting minister urged the Pakistani people and clerics to stop such "violent" actions against Afghan refugees in the country
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Taliban needs to meet its commitments to get legitimacy: White House
"We're still working to try to get our allies and partners in Afghanistan out. That takes conversation. It takes dialogue," Kirby said
Afghanistan has shut its embassy in India from October 1; here's why
The Afghan embassy has cited 'lack of support from the host government' to effectively carry out its duties as a reason for the suspension of all operations, barring emergency consular services
 "Afghanistan has shut its embassy in India from October 1; here's why")
C5+ Germany meeting highlights need for inclusive govt in Afghanistan
"The cabinet of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is comprised of all tribes and representatives and the rights of all citizens including women have been ensured in the country," Mujahid said
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Decision to shut down Afghan embassy not because of India: Former envoy
Underlining the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, Bhaswati Mukherjee noted that the decision was triggered by internal Afghan politics
Global acceptance of Taliban depends on respecting women's rights: US Envoy
According to Amiri, officials delivered a clear message: The Taliban must respect Afghan and women's rights to be part of the international community, according to Khaama Press
 "Global acceptance of Taliban depends on respecting women's rights: US Envoy")
Afghan embassy in India announces shut down of operations from Oct 1
"It is with profound sadness, regret, and disappointment that the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi announces this decision to cease its operations," the statement said
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India participates in 5th Moscow Format Consultation meeting on Afghanistan
Taliban-appointed acting minister for Foreign Affairs in Afghanistan, representatives of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Turkey also attended the meeting
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UN Dy Secy-General calls to put pressure on Taliban to ensure girl's rights
Mohammed while speaking at a press conference, said that the situation of women and girls is getting worse day by day in Afghanistan
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