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Taliban rockets land near Salma dam, says report
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan] July 14 (ANI): Salma Dam, also known as the India-Afghan friendship dam has been targeted by the Taliban rockets and the rockets and artillery shells have landed close to the dam which has not been hit, The Khaama Press reported citing Afghan officials.
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SCO members urge all sides of Afghan conflict to refrain from use of force
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Dushanbe [Tajikistan], July 14 (ANI): The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member countries have called on all sides of the Afghan conflict to refrain from using force and from actions that could lead to unpredictable consequences in the areas of Afghanistan's borders.
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Afghanistan cannot be its past, should not let them down: India at SCO
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Dushanbe [Tajikistan], July 14 (ANI): In the backdrop of a surge of Taliban violence in Afghanistan, India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of the foreign minister said that the peace process is the way out and "we must not let the Afghans down".
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UN denounces 'serious human rights abuses' in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 14 (ANI): The United Nations has expressed concern with the number of reported "serious human rights abuses" and violations alleged in communities most affected by the ongoing military offensive across the country.
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Taliban continue to have strong links with al-Qaeda, says Afghan President
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan] July 14 (ANI): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai's advisor Wahid Omar has pointed out that the Taliban enjoy a strong relationship with the al-Qaeda terrorist network, and both the groups have been jointly attacking government institutions in the country.
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'War crime': Rights group condemns Taliban's killing of 22 surrendering Af
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], July 14 (ANI): Amnesty International has condemned the Taliban's killing of 22 surrendering Afghan soldiers in Northern Afghanistan and termed the incident a "war crime".
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India, Russia supportive of Intra-Afghan talks, says Russian envoy Nikolay
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India, Nikolay Kudashev on Wednesday said both countries are supportive of the intra-Afghan talks based on commitments of the parties to ensure that future government is inclusive.
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Pakistan revels in Taliban gains: Afghan Vice President
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan] July 14 (ANI): As the Taliban continues to gain control over various districts, Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh said that Pakistan is reveling in its success with 'euphoria and excitement.
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UNHCR warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland] July 14 (ANI): UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as the escalating conflict brings increased human suffering and civilian displacement.
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Afghanistan to dominate SCO foreign ministers meet in Tajikistan
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said that matters related to Afghanistan and post-COVID will be the core issues that will be discussed at a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) being held in the Tajikis
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Pak NSA says country not in a position to handle more Afghan refugees
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan] July 14 (ANI): Pakistan National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf has said that the country is not in a position to handle more refugees from Afghanistan.
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Jaishankar discusses connectivity, Afghanistan situation with his Uzbek co
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Dushanbe [Tajikistan], July 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday met his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov in Dushanbe and discussed connectivity, bilateral ties and the situation in war-torn Afghanistan.
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