Afghanistan has been in the news recently due to a range of events, including the Taliban's resurgence and their imposition of severe restrictions on Afghan women's public life, education, work, and healthcare. Reports have highlighted the challenges faced by Afghan nationals who assisted British troops in the conflict against the Taliban, as well as the plight of Afghan asylum seekers. Additionally, there have been instances of violence and executions carried out by the Taliban, further underscoring the instability in the region.
Afghanistan, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. It has a rich history, having been a key center of trade, culture, and civilization for centuries. Afghanistan has faced decades of conflict, including the Soviet invasion in the 1980s and the subsequent civil war and Taliban rule. Following the US-led invasion in 2001, the country underwent significant political changes, but has continued to grapple with security challenges and political instability. The diverse ethnic makeup of Afghanistan includes Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks, among others, contributing to its cultural richness and complexity.
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Mosque’s imam is among those killed in gunfire
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In 2021, there were 691 foreign tourists. In 2022, that figure rose to 2,300. Last year, there were 7,000. The numbers aren’t huge – but there’s a buzz around Afghan tourism.
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MPs have rejected an amendment to the Safety of Rwanda Bill which would see Afghan nationals who helped British troops fighting the Taliban exempted from flights
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A Pakistani province is warning of heavy loss of life due to glacial melting
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Hundreds of Tajik men have joined an Islamic State affiliate, analysts say.
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Findings also detailed how a ‘bald man in black’ thought by service members to be the bomber was misidentified
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The MP, who served in Afghanistan, has until 8 May to give his reasons for protecting whistleblower sources.
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Russia’s spy chief said Tuesday that U.S. warnings of a possible extremist attack were too broad to have prevented the deadly concert hall attack outside Moscow late last month. “The Federal Security Service [FSB] received some information from the U
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Pakistani counterterrorism police have arrested at least 12 suspects in connection with last week’s suicide bombing that killed five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver in the volatile northwest
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It will house 50 people, who helped the UK in the war in Afghanistan, by the end of March.
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The all-rounder has made himself availble for Pakistan’s squad for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in June.
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Johnny Mercer given 10 days to reveal source of claims British troops engaged in war crimes
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The voluntary scheme for failed asylum seekers is separate from Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation plan that is in the middle of a parliamentary battle.
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The UN Security Council condemned the Taliban's repression of women and girls and insisted on their equal participation in public, political, economic, cultural, and social life.
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The Taliban carried out a double public execution at a stadium in southeastern Afghanistan.
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Herbert Fritz, 84, released from Taliban custody in Afghanistan and arrives in Doha, Qatar
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Iraqi authorities capture two Islamic State members and reopen the Beiji refinery, the country's largest, after a decade-long closure.
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Millions displaced by weather-related disasters in the US and ongoing conflict in Ukraine
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Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer testifies at a public inquiry about alleged war crimes by the SAS in Afghanistan, stating he was unable to disprove the allegations.
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Taliban's imposition of severe restrictions on Afghan women's public life, education, work, and healthcare