Page 5 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Taliban urges people to hand over weapons amid house-to-house searches
According to some reports, the house-to-house raids began in the northern provinces of Balkh and Faryab.
 "Taliban urges people to hand over weapons amid house-to-house searches")
Pakistan donated inedible wheat, India's far better: Taliban official
Earlier this month, India had announced that it will send 50,000 metric tonnes (MT) of wheat to Afghanistan overland through Pakistan
 "Pakistan donated inedible wheat, India's far better: Taliban official")
Rise in terror incidents in Balochistan leaves Pakistan govt in a fix
As the security situation in Balochistan province continues to worsen, analysts have pointed to the spread of violence to urban centres by rebels of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
 "Rise in terror incidents in Balochistan leaves Pakistan govt in a fix")
India sends second convoy of 2000 MTs of wheat for Afghanistan
This is part of India's commitment of 50,000 MTs of wheat for the Afghan people and will be distributed by United Nations' World Food Programme.
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Taliban to continue house-to-house searches in Kabul despite criticism
Despite criticism, Taliban regime in Afghanistan have continued their house-to-house searches in Kabul after the clearing operation was launched a week ago aimed at tightening security in the capital
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UNSC holds meeting on Afghanistan amid humanitarian, economic crises
UN Secretary-General's special envoy for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons said that perhaps the worst fears over the humanitarian crisis were averted but any gains were short-term
 "UNSC holds meeting on Afghanistan amid humanitarian, economic crises")
UN envoy says failing Afghanistan economy heads towards 'irreversibility'
Nearly 80% of the previous government's budget came from the international community.
 "UN envoy says failing Afghanistan economy heads towards 'irreversibility'")
Afghanistan: UN team in Kabul to ensure transparency with humanitarian aid
Afghanistan has recently seen a dire humanitarian crisis with millions of people struggling with starvation.
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan calls for restraint by all sides in Ukraine
The Russian troops on Thursday launched an all-out attack on Ukraine hours after President Vladmir Putin announced that he had ordered a military operation in Ukraine.
 "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan calls for restraint by all sides in Ukraine")
Kabul residents panicked by house-to-house searches in 'clearing operation'
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said it has launched a clearing operation under the command of Mullah Mohammad Fazal Mazloom, Deputy Minister of Defense, in some parts of Kabul
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US government allows trade with Afghanistan despite Taliban sanctions
Conditions in Afghanistan were grim for many even before the Taliban takeover, with a long-running drought and entrenched poverty.
Taliban committed to let girls back to school, says UNICEF chief
Despite the lack of a formal ban, girls grade seven and up have effectively been barred from going to school in most of the country since the Taliban's takeover of the country six months ago
 "Taliban committed to let girls back to school, says UNICEF chief")
Fight between Taliban, Pak forces over Durand Line leaves 20 hurt, 3 killed
Differences between the Taliban and Pakistan continue to persist over the issue of the Durand Line
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Ahmad Massoud, Taliban agree to not fight until next round of talks
Supporters of Ahmad Massoud and Taliban representatives held their first meeting in the centre of Islamic Republic of Afghanisation's Parwan province to seek an alternative to fighting.
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Over 24 mn Afghans in dire need of humanitarian assistance, says ICRC
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said more than 24 million Afghans are in grave need of humanitarian assistance.
 "Over 24 mn Afghans in dire need of humanitarian assistance, says ICRC")
China walking in footsteps of Taliban, destroying Tibetan culture: Expert
Brahma Chellaney says that China is walking in the footsteps of the Taliban.
 "China walking in footsteps of Taliban, destroying Tibetan culture: Expert")
UN special envoy meets acting Taliban foreign minister, talks about rights
Ahead of a Security Council briefing on Afghanistan, UN Special Representative Deborah Lyons met with the acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban regime, Amir Khan Muttaqi.
 "UN special envoy meets acting Taliban foreign minister, talks about rights")
Red Cross to pay salaries of nearly 10,000 Afghan health workers
The ICRC has announced that it will support 28 regional, provincial and teaching hospitals in Afghanistan which includes the payment of the salaries of around 10,000 health workers.
 "Red Cross to pay salaries of nearly 10,000 Afghan health workers")
Silent international recognition of Afghan govt underway, claims Taliban
A senior Taliban member has claimed that silent international recognition of the Islamic Emirate government of Afghanistan is currently underway
 "Silent international recognition of Afghan govt underway, claims Taliban")
Afghanistan launches polio vaccine drive targeting 9.1 million kids
The three-day campaign was launched in collaboration with the Unicef and the World Health Organization (WHO)
