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Afghanistan
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Islamic State Group Still Has Thousands in Syria and Iraq and Poses Afghan Threat, U.N. Experts Say
The Islamic State group still commands between 5,000 and 7,000 members across its former stronghold in Syria and…
August 16, 2023
Afghan Taliban Mark Two Year Return to Power Amid Erosion of Women’s Rights
Afghanistan's Taliban marked the second anniversary of their return to power on Tuesday, celebrating their takeover of Kabul…
August 16, 2023
The Taliban Believe Their Rule is Open-Ended and Don’t Plan to Lift the Ban on Female Education
The Taliban view their rule of Afghanistan as open-ended, drawing legitimacy from Islamic law and facing no significant…
August 16, 2023
U.N. Envoy Urges World Court to Prosecute Afghan Gender Discrimination
The International Criminal Court (ICC) should recognize gender discrimination in Afghanistan as a crime against humanity and investigate…
August 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Chair Threatens to Block Afghanistan Funding Until Taliban Cut Off
House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Michael McCaul (R., Texas) said House Republicans are prepared to "put a hold…
August 15, 2023
Afghan Universities Ready to Readmit Women but Not Until Taliban Leader Says It’s Ok, Official Says
Afghanistan’s universities are ready to readmit female students, but the ruling Taliban’s leader has the ultimate say on…
August 14, 2023
Taliban Scores $200 Million Deal with Largest Country in Central Asia, Report Says
Taliban took control of Afghanistan's government following Biden's controversial withdrawal from the country in 2021.
August 10, 2023
Biden Admin is the ‘Single Largest Donor’ to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan Since Botched Withdrawal, Watchdog Says
By: Jake Smith, Daily Caller News Foundation The Biden administration is the “single largest donor” of taxpayer money…
August 9, 2023
Gold Star Families Want Answers from Biden on Afghanistan Withdrawal
"I want answers. I want the truth," Coral Briseno, mother of late Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, said.
August 8, 2023
Pakistan Urges the Afghan Taliban to Prevent Militants from Crossing the Border and Staging Attacks
Pakistan’s prime minister on Tuesday asked neighboring Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to do more to prevent militants from crossing…
August 2, 2023