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UN body to hold debate on Afghan women's rights on July 1
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 30 (ANI): The Geneva-based Human Rights Council (HRC) is set to convene an urgent debate on July 1 to address the human rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.
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Afghan grand assembly 'Loya Jirga' opens in Kabul, women debarred
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 30 (ANI): The first-ever 'Loya Jirga' or grand assembly of religious scholars and elders opened in Kabul on Thursday, Xinhua reported citing the Afghan caretaker government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid.
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Sikh body SGPC in coordination with Indian govt facilitate transfer of dis
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Thursday in coordination with the Indian World Forum and the Government of India commenced the transfer of distressed Afghan minorities - Hindus and Sikhs.
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Men will represent women at religious gathering: Taliban
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 30 (ANI): Ahead of the religious scholars' grand gathering of Taliban, the deputy Prime Minister of the Taliban, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi announced on Wednesday that the meeting will convene without the participation of women.
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US, Taliban to hold talk in Doha on Afghan frozen funds
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 30 (ANI): The Taliban official Amir Khan Muttaqi, along with his delegation, left for Qatar on Wednesday to discuss with the US officials the release of withheld Afghan assets worth USD 9 billion amid country's struggles with famine and poverty.
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Afghan Human rights Commission confirms reports of civilian shooting in Ba
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 30 (ANI): The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission confirmed the reports of civilian shootings in Balkhab, adding that the Taliban killed the public and prisoners during an attack in the district, displacing people.
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Taliban smuggling weapons to Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 30 (ANI): Taliban forces are selling the weapons of former security members at an arms market in Afghanistan's Zabul province and smuggled most of them to Pakistan, a local media reported.
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Poppy cultivation continues in Afghanistan despite ban
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 29 (ANI): Poppy cultivation is still being carried out in Afghanistan despite a ban implemented by the Taliban on the growth, production and distribution of illicit drugs.
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Taliban detains former police commander of Bagram
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 29 (ANI): The Taliban on Tuesday detained the former police commander of the Bagram district of Parwan province, Ahmad Khan Ahmadzai.
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Afghanistan: Politicians, residents call for inclusion of women, ethnic gr
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 29 (ANI): Many politicians and residents have asked the Taliban to invite women as well as representatives from all Afghan ethnic groups for the gathering (Loya Jirga) of Islamic scholars to be held today.
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US to provide nearly USD 55 million humanitarian aid to quake-hit Afghanis
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 29 (ANI): The United States would provide nearly USD 55 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to the people impacted by the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan's southeastern part.
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G7 expresses concern over humanitarian situation in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Schloss Elmau [Germany], June 28 (ANI): The Group of Seven (G7) countries on Tuesday expressed deep concern about the political situation and the deterioration of the humanitarian and economic situation in Afghanistan since the Taliban take-over.
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