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January - 1 
Iran’s Ambassador in Afghanistan Bahadur Aminian said that his country will not recognize the current Afghan government unless its government is inclusive, reports Tolo News on January 2. Ambassador Bahadur Aminian further said that Tehran might persuade other countries to recognize the Afghan gov
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Iran’s Ambassador in Afghanistan Bahadur Aminian said that his country will not recognize the current Afghan government unless its government is inclusive, reports Tolo News on January 2. Ambassador Bahadur Aminian further said that Tehran might persuade other countries to recognize the Afghan government if the Islamic Emirate brings reforms to its government structure. “If a group comes (to power) and the group is (comprised) of a single ethnic group and all other ethnic groups are not included in the government, we don’t accept it, and, therefore, we benevolently call on the Taliban rulers to form an inclusive government,” Bahadur Aminian said.
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January - 3 
Officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said that they will create a special battalion of suicide attackers to be part of their future army, reports Khamma News on January 4. Deputy Minister of information and culture and spokesperson of the Taliban Zabiullah Mujahid said that the batt
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Officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said that they will create a special battalion of suicide attackers to be part of their future army, reports Khamma News on January 4. Deputy Minister of information and culture and spokesperson of the Taliban Zabiullah Mujahid said that the battalion will be part of their special forces and will be active under Defense Ministry. Zabiullah Mujahid said that the battalion will be used during special operations.
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January - 4 
Deputy Foreign Minister (FM) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sher Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai said that they have completed all preconditions for recognition and now is the time for the International Community to come forward and recognize the IEA, reports Khamma News on January 5.Minister
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Deputy Foreign Minister (FM) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sher Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai said that they have completed all preconditions for recognition and now is the time for the International Community to come forward and recognize the IEA, reports Khamma News on January 5.Minister Sher Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai, speaking at a convention in Paktia province, said that security, rule of law, and full control over Afghanistan’s borders are the major preconditions for recognitions that have been met by the Taliban.
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January - 4 
Former Justice Minister, Fazel Ahmad Manawi, in a post on his Facebook page, asked Afghans to join National Resistance Front (NRF), reports Aamaj News 24 on January 5. Minister also said that for the people who have lived in dignity, it is a big shame to work in illegitimate government of Taliban.
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Former Justice Minister, Fazel Ahmad Manawi, in a post on his Facebook page, asked Afghans to join National Resistance Front (NRF), reports Aamaj News 24 on January 5. Minister also said that for the people who have lived in dignity, it is a big shame to work in illegitimate government of Taliban.
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January - 6 
The First Deputy of the Prime Minister, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, called on foreign nations to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghans without consideration of the country's political issues, reports Tolo News on January 7. Mullah Baradar, in a video message broadcast, called the Afghan situati
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The First Deputy of the Prime Minister, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, called on foreign nations to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghans without consideration of the country's political issues, reports Tolo News on January 7. Mullah Baradar, in a video message broadcast, called the Afghan situation “critical." “On the one side, there are the oppressive sanctions, and on the other side there is no infrastructure in Afghanistan from the past 20 years to facilitate job opportunities for citizens,” he said. According to Mullah Baradar, citizens across the country are in grave need of cash, shelter, and food.
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January - 9 
On January 9, the 26-member delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) held meetings with Iranian officials on political, economic, transit, security and trade issues, reports Tolo News. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in an audio recording tweeted by Bilal Karimi, deputy spok
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On January 9, the 26-member delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) held meetings with Iranian officials on political, economic, transit, security and trade issues, reports Tolo News. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in an audio recording tweeted by Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, said the Islamic Emirate wants good relations with all countries, wants to expand its trade and transit ties with Iran, and said Iran can trade with Central Asia through Afghanistan.
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January - 10 
An Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) delegation currently in Iran, led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, has met with Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front, and Ismail Khan, the former governor of Herat province, reports Tolo News. “Yes, we met with Ahmad Massoud, C
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An Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) delegation currently in Iran, led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, has met with Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front, and Ismail Khan, the former governor of Herat province, reports Tolo News. “Yes, we met with Ahmad Massoud, Commander Ismail Khan and other Afghans. We assured all of them that they can come back and live an unworried life,” Muttaqi said in a video posted by Mohammad Naeem, a spokesman for the Islamic Emirate’s Qatar-based office. Although the NRF has not officially confirmed the meeting, Hafiz Mansoor, a member of the Front, has said the meeting was held.
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January - 10 
On January 10, a senior security official confirmed that Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader, Khalid Balti alias Mohammad Khurasani, was killed in Nangarhar Province, reports Dawn. Details on the circumstances surrounding the killing were not clear. However, a spokesman for the Afghan government
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On January 10, a senior security official confirmed that Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader, Khalid Balti alias Mohammad Khurasani, was killed in Nangarhar Province, reports Dawn. Details on the circumstances surrounding the killing were not clear. However, a spokesman for the Afghan government denied the killing of the senior TTP member and said that no such incident had taken place. "I do not confirm these reports. They are not true. No such incident has taken place on this (Afghan) side," Afghan government spokesperson Bilal Karimi told Dawn.com.
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January - 10 
On January 10, President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, in the online meeting of the Collective Security Council (CSTO) said that over 6,000 militants located in the northeastern part of Afghanistan, reports Aamaj News 24. He further suggested the establishment of a belt of security around Afghanist
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On January 10, President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, in the online meeting of the Collective Security Council (CSTO) said that over 6,000 militants located in the northeastern part of Afghanistan, reports Aamaj News 24. He further suggested the establishment of a belt of security around Afghanistan. “Overall, according to the intelligence of Tajikistan, there are over 40 camps and terrorist training centers in Afghanistan’s northeastern provinces, which house over 6,000 militants,” the Tajikistan president said during the CSTO emergency online summit on Kazakhstan.
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January - 11 
A member of the negotiating team of the National Resistance Front (NRF) says they proposed the establishment of a transitional government in Afghanistan in their two-day meeting with officials of the Islamic Emirate hosted by Tehran, reports Tolo News on January 11. The Islamic Emirate delegates vis
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A member of the negotiating team of the National Resistance Front (NRF) says they proposed the establishment of a transitional government in Afghanistan in their two-day meeting with officials of the Islamic Emirate hosted by Tehran, reports Tolo News on January 11. The Islamic Emirate delegates visited Iran on January 8 and returned to Kabul on January 10. On January 11, The NRF member, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the Islamic Emirate team in return suggested that the Resistance Front leaders should return to Afghanistan--and the meeting ended with no tangible results.
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January - 11 
Acting Minister of Defense of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob Mujahid asked Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to bring back Afghanistan’s planes and choppers lest they will react forcefully, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on January 12. “We may relatively be weaker than those
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Acting Minister of Defense of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob Mujahid asked Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to bring back Afghanistan’s planes and choppers lest they will react forcefully, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on January 12. “We may relatively be weaker than those of our neighbor country but we are not cowardly and will take into account every single spare part of our planes and helicopters. I ask them respectfully to return our planes and helicopters and do not question our patience any further.” said the Defense Minister.
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January - 11 
The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West talked with former president Hamid Karzai and former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah on a range of issues, reports Tolo News on January 12. Thomas West said that in separate telephone
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The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West talked with former president Hamid Karzai and former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah on a range of issues, reports Tolo News on January 12. Thomas West said that in separate telephone discussions he discussed humanitarian aid, human rights and the way forward with Karzai and Abdullah on January 11. “I had the opportunity to speak yesterday with (former president) Karzai and Dr. Abdullah separately. Thankful for their valuable counsel on international engagement in support of the Afghan people, the humanitarian and economic situation, rights of women and girls and minority groups, and the way ahead this winter,” West tweeted.
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January - 13 
Russia’s Foreign Ministry expressed readiness to mediate between the Islamic Emirate and its "opponents, reports Tolo News on January 14. Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, in a press conference in Moscow, said, “There have been no contacts with Russia in this regard. But if we were
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry expressed readiness to mediate between the Islamic Emirate and its "opponents, reports Tolo News on January 14. Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, in a press conference in Moscow, said, “There have been no contacts with Russia in this regard. But if we were asked based on regulations, we will be ready to facilitate the negotiations between the new Afghan authorities and their opponent forces”.
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January - 14 
The Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on January 14 said that we want to have a positive relationship with the world and do not want to be part of rivalry and enmity of the powers, reports Bakhtar News. The remarks were made by Amir Khan Muttaqi, who spoke via video conference at the Joint C
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The Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on January 14 said that we want to have a positive relationship with the world and do not want to be part of rivalry and enmity of the powers, reports Bakhtar News. The remarks were made by Amir Khan Muttaqi, who spoke via video conference at the Joint Conference on Afghanistan and the US Zakat Foundation. The conference, entitled Peace and Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan, was held in Washington. According to Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Islamic Emirate wants to establish positive relations with the nations of the world based on mutual respect so that we are not part of the rivalry and enmity of the great powers.
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January - 15 
National Resistance Forces (NRF) claimed that they attacked a building of the Hesa Awal district of Kapisa Province on January 15, reports Hasht-e-Subh. NRF stated that the attack was in response to the arrest of six women and three children by Taliban forces in the province. Local Taliban officials
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National Resistance Forces (NRF) claimed that they attacked a building of the Hesa Awal district of Kapisa Province on January 15, reports Hasht-e-Subh. NRF stated that the attack was in response to the arrest of six women and three children by Taliban forces in the province. Local Taliban officials in Kapisa province, however, deny the allegations of a rocket attack on the district of the province. “No, no such incident has taken place,” said, Karimullah Wasiq, the Taliban governor’s spokesman for Kapisa province
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January - 16 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has deployed more than 2,500 troops in Sar-e-Pul Province to provide security there, reports Tolo News on January 17. “Over 1,500 Mujahedeen are settled in Squadron-3 and over 1,000 others stationed in Squadron-4. Now, also 200 Mujahedeen have graduated after
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has deployed more than 2,500 troops in Sar-e-Pul Province to provide security there, reports Tolo News on January 17. “Over 1,500 Mujahedeen are settled in Squadron-3 and over 1,000 others stationed in Squadron-4. Now, also 200 Mujahedeen have graduated after taking six weeks of training,” said Mufti Mohammad Muqtasid, a senior commander of the IEA in the province. Mufti Mohammad Muqtasid also denies the presence of Daesh (the Arabic acronym of Islamic State) in the province.
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January - 18 
Acting Minister of Interior Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sirajuddin Haqqani directed Taliban commanders not to seek revenge on security officials of the previous Afghan government and obey the general amnesty announced by supreme leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, reports K
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Acting Minister of Interior Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sirajuddin Haqqani directed Taliban commanders not to seek revenge on security officials of the previous Afghan government and obey the general amnesty announced by supreme leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, reports Khamma News on January 19.
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January - 19 
Head of Foreign Relations for National Resistance Front (NRF), Ali Maisam Nazary, in his trip to the EU in an interview with a Belgian media outlet said that National Resistance Front forces will start their offensive attacks against Taliban by the end of the winter, reports Aamaj News on January 20
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Head of Foreign Relations for National Resistance Front (NRF), Ali Maisam Nazary, in his trip to the EU in an interview with a Belgian media outlet said that National Resistance Front forces will start their offensive attacks against Taliban by the end of the winter, reports Aamaj News on January 20. Mr. Nazary claimed that Taliban have weakened and unorganized, they (NRF) will take the power again.
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January - 20 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) claimed that the European Union (EU) has officially opened its embassy with a permanent presence in Kabul and has practically commenced operations, reports Tolo News on January 21. Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the MoFA spokesman, wrote on Twitter that the decision was
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) claimed that the European Union (EU) has officially opened its embassy with a permanent presence in Kabul and has practically commenced operations, reports Tolo News on January 21. Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the MoFA spokesman, wrote on Twitter that the decision was made following a series of meetings and after an understanding was reached with EU representatives. MoFA Spokesman Balkhi further added that apart from €220 million in humanitarian aid, the EU has announced €268 million in additional assistance and set aside a portion of this for teachers' salaries. The EU also confirmed that it has re-established a minimal presence in Kabul.
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January - 20 
The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, in an interview with BBC, said that recognition of Taliban directly depends on the way they behave towards Afghan citizens, reports Aamaj News on January 21. He said if the Taliban take positive steps, the US will provide t
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The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, in an interview with BBC, said that recognition of Taliban directly depends on the way they behave towards Afghan citizens, reports Aamaj News on January 21. He said if the Taliban take positive steps, the US will provide the opportunity. He said that there are ongoing talks about Afghan frozen assets whether it should be paid as compensation to the families of victims of September 11 or not.
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January - 20 
On January 20, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the protests in northern Afghanistan had taken place over the detention of a Taliban commander of the Uzbek ethnic group on charges of committing illegal acts, reports 8am.af. “We hope that the new authorities will not suc
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On January 20, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the protests in northern Afghanistan had taken place over the detention of a Taliban commander of the Uzbek ethnic group on charges of committing illegal acts, reports 8am.af. “We hope that the new authorities will not succumb to provocations designed by destructive elements to incite ethnic hatred to destabilize the country at such a difficult time,” the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said.
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January - 22 
On January 22, the Taliban acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani said that they will not be a threat to any9ne if the current regime is recognizing, reports Aamaj News. “If the Taliban-acting government is recognized, it will no longer be a threat to anyone,” Haqqani told Al Jazeera. Moreover,
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On January 22, the Taliban acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani said that they will not be a threat to any9ne if the current regime is recognizing, reports Aamaj News. “If the Taliban-acting government is recognized, it will no longer be a threat to anyone,” Haqqani told Al Jazeera. Moreover, Haqqani said, “By refusing to recognize the Taliban, the US [United States] is keeping the doors of hostility against the Afghan people wide open.”
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January - 22 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) reacted to the Pakistan Interior Minister’s remarks on fencing the Durand Line, saying that the issue should be solved via negotiations, reports Tolo News on January 23. “The Islamic Emirate [of Afghanistan] still prefers to resolve all issues ... through tal
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) reacted to the Pakistan Interior Minister’s remarks on fencing the Durand Line, saying that the issue should be solved via negotiations, reports Tolo News on January 23. “The Islamic Emirate [of Afghanistan] still prefers to resolve all issues ... through talks,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman for the IEA. The Minister of Interior of Pakistan, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, in a video clip released on January 14 had said that around 20 kilometers of fencing along the Durand Line remained unfinished but will be completed soon. “20 kilometers fencing alongside Afghanistan’s (Durand Line) remains incomplete. We have a 200 kilometers border with Iran in Baluchistan [Balochistan]- the fencing is completed there,” he said.
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January - 23 
According to reports, the Taliban has allegedly promised to reopen the Ministry of Women Affairs, reports Hasht-e Subh. The Taliban government’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi told women and civil activists present at meeting in Oslo, Norway, on January 23 that they were working on a
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According to reports, the Taliban has allegedly promised to reopen the Ministry of Women Affairs, reports Hasht-e Subh. The Taliban government’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi told women and civil activists present at meeting in Oslo, Norway, on January 23 that they were working on a plan to re-establish the Ministry of Women Affairs per Islamic standards. The women activists participating in the meeting said that they not only want the reopening of schools and universities but also women’s participation in the political and economic spheres.
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January - 23 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) termed the talks with the representatives of the Afghan civil society, held on January 23 in Oslo, the capital of Norway, as “constructive," reports Tolo News on January 24. A joint statement of the one-day summit among the Afghans issued by the IEA said tha
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) termed the talks with the representatives of the Afghan civil society, held on January 23 in Oslo, the capital of Norway, as “constructive," reports Tolo News on January 24. A joint statement of the one-day summit among the Afghans issued by the IEA said that the participants “recognized” the only path for resolving the existing Afghan problems is understanding and cooperation. "The participants of the meeting recognized that understanding and joint cooperation are the only solutions to all the problems of Afghanistan,” the IEA’s Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said. “All the participants, with one voice, declared such meetings to be in the interest of the country,” headed. The meeting was attended by seven women's rights defenders, seven politicians, and a high-profile journalist as well as the 15-member delegation of the IEA.
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January - 26 
On January 26, Foreign Ministry of Norway released a joint statement, on the concluded talks with Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Oslo, emphasizing the importance of respecting the human rights, besides the need for forming an inclusive government for Afghanistan’s stable and peaceful future
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On January 26, Foreign Ministry of Norway released a joint statement, on the concluded talks with Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Oslo, emphasizing the importance of respecting the human rights, besides the need for forming an inclusive government for Afghanistan’s stable and peaceful future, reports Aamajnews24. The statement reflected the joint view of the Representatives of Norway, France, the United Kingdom (UK), Italy, Germany and the United States (US) as well as the European Union (EU). According to the statement, these talks did not represent Taliban’s legitimation, but Taliban (IEA) must consider people’s concerns. The statement added that the source of legitimation lies in Afghanistan, and Afghans legitimize any government.
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January - 30 
The acting Minister of Defense Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that rioters will be considered as ‘enemies’ and threatened to suppress those who are "creating unrest" in the country, reports Tolo News. The Acting Minister and Chief of Army Staff recently visited the northern provinces of Balkh,
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The acting Minister of Defense Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that rioters will be considered as ‘enemies’ and threatened to suppress those who are "creating unrest" in the country, reports Tolo News. The Acting Minister and Chief of Army Staff recently visited the northern provinces of Balkh, Faryab and Jawzjan with an intention to assess the security situation. Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said, “If an individual in the east or west, anyone, anywhere… anyone belonging to any (ethnic group) stands against the government, he is our opponent and we will consider him our opponent”. There are some groups trying to create insecurity in the country, Mullah Yaqoob said, without naming them. “If anyone, who belongs to any ethnic group, or any zone or any province, seeks to divide the country, he is our enemy, he is the enemy of our country,” he said.
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January - 30 
On January 30, Afghan Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi said, during a meeting with Pakistan’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf, that Afghanistan’s soil will not be used against Pakistan, reports Ariana News. He also called for the early completion of Turkmenistan-Afghanista
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On January 30, Afghan Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi said, during a meeting with Pakistan’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf, that Afghanistan’s soil will not be used against Pakistan, reports Ariana News. He also called for the early completion of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) Gas Pipeline, the Central Asia-South Asia power line, and other projects.
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January - 30 
Russian special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said the probability that Taliban face large-scale resistance in spring is not ruled out, reports Aamaj News on January 31. “Such a probability does exist, unfortunately,” the Russian diplomat said, replying to a question about the l
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Russian special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said the probability that Taliban face large-scale resistance in spring is not ruled out, reports Aamaj News on January 31. “Such a probability does exist, unfortunately,” the Russian diplomat said, replying to a question about the likelihood that disarrayed inter-ethnic protests in Afghanistan might turn into large-scale resistance to the Taliban after the winter was over.
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January - 30 
The United Nation’s (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres, said they have received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former members of the Afghan government and its security forces as well as those who worked with international troops have been killed since Taliban’s takeover, reports Aama
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The United Nation’s (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres, said they have received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former members of the Afghan government and its security forces as well as those who worked with international troops have been killed since Taliban’s takeover, reports Aamaj News on January 31, 2022.
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February - 4 
Osama bin Laden’s son, Abdullah, visited Afghanistan in October, 2021 for meetings with the Taliban, according to the latest UN Security Council report on activities of the Islamic State and al-Qaeda and their affiliates, Hindustan Times reports on February 5. “One Member State reported that Bin La
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Osama bin Laden’s son, Abdullah, visited Afghanistan in October, 2021 for meetings with the Taliban, according to the latest UN Security Council report on activities of the Islamic State and al-Qaeda and their affiliates, Hindustan Times reports on February 5. “One Member State reported that Bin Laden’s son, Abdallah (not listed), visited Afghanistan in October for meetings with the Taliban. [Current al-Qaeda chief] Aiman al-Zawahiri was reported alive as recently as January 2021, but Member States continue to believe that he is in poor health,” the report said. Al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), which is led by Osama Mehmood and his ‘deputy’ Atif Yahya Ghouri, “retains a presence in Afghanistan, in the Provinces of Ghazni, Helmand, Kandahar, Nimruz, Paktika and Zabul, where the group fought alongside the Taliban” against the ousted government of Ashraf Ghani. AQIS is estimated to have between 200 and 400 fighters, mainly from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Pakistan, the report said.
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February - 4 
Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is gaining progress toward gaining international recognition, reports Tolo News on February 5. In an interview with AFP, Muttaqi said talks with other countries are taking place. “On the progress toward get
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Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is gaining progress toward gaining international recognition, reports Tolo News on February 5. In an interview with AFP, Muttaqi said talks with other countries are taking place. “On the progress toward getting recognition, recognition results in increase exchange, trade and engagement between countries and we have made good progress on that front. Our understandings and talks that we have had with everyone, we have had good achievements and that is a progress, we have come closer to that goal,” said Muttaqi.Muttaqi further said the international community is seeking to interact with the IEA politically and the Afghan government has sent the message that they can open their embassies in Kabul.
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February - 4 
More than one million Afghans have migrated over the past four months, most of them crossed border areas into Iran and Pakistan, Tolo News reports on February 5. The head of a private transportation industry said that around 4,000 people are heading to Iran on daily basis. “Every day, we take 3,500
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More than one million Afghans have migrated over the past four months, most of them crossed border areas into Iran and Pakistan, Tolo News reports on February 5. The head of a private transportation industry said that around 4,000 people are heading to Iran on daily basis. “Every day, we take 3,500 to 4,000 people from here (Kabul) to Kandahar, Nimroz and Herat provinces,” said Ismail Jawanmard Amerkhel, head of a transportation company. “The Afghan refugees in Iran are facing various challenges such as lack of access to work and refugee identification cards. A refugee is always at risk of being back deported,” said Naqibullah Rasikh, a refugee rights activist.
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February - 4 
Pentagon concluded the results of an investigation that was conducted over the suicide attack at the entrance of Kabul International Airport that killed 13 United States (US) marines, along with scores of Afghan civilians, during evacuation of foreigners as well as Afghans on August 26, 2021 reveled
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Pentagon concluded the results of an investigation that was conducted over the suicide attack at the entrance of Kabul International Airport that killed 13 United States (US) marines, along with scores of Afghan civilians, during evacuation of foreigners as well as Afghans on August 26, 2021 reveled that a single bomber was responsible for the incident, reports CNN. The US Department of Defense (DoD) said that the attack was carried out by a single suicide bomber carrying out 20 pounds of explosives packed in ball bearings. General Frank McKenzie head of the US Central Command said that based on their tactical level investigation, the attack of 26th August was not preventable and they could not overcome it. Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) claimed responsibility for the attack. "At the time, the best information we had in the immediate aftermath of the attack indicated that it was a complex attack by both a suicide bomber and ISIS-K gunmen," he said. "We now know that the explosively-fired ball bearings caused wounds that looked like gunshots, and when combined with a small number of warning shots that led many to assume that a complex attack had occurred."
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February - 6 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) denied the claim made by Pakistan's Interior Minister that Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was using modern military equipment against the Pakistani military that was left over from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)'s presence in Afghanistan, reports
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) denied the claim made by Pakistan's Interior Minister that Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was using modern military equipment against the Pakistani military that was left over from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)'s presence in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said, “They (TTP) use military equipment remaining from NATO forces. In my opinion, the Afghan Taliban made a large effort to dissuade the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), but they don’t understand. They are settled in Kunar, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Paktia and Khost provinces, which are along the (Durand Line), and they launch attacks against Pakistan. The attacks have increased.” The IEA also denies the presence of any group, including the TTP, on Afghan soil, saying that the Afghan territory will not be used against any country.
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The United Nation’ Security Council (UNSC)’s analytical support and sanctions monitoring team in its latest report held that the son of slain terrorist Osama Bin Laden, Abdullah, visited Afghanistan in October 2021 for “meetings” with the Taliban, reports Hasht-e- Subh on February 7. Further, the re
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The United Nation’ Security Council (UNSC)’s analytical support and sanctions monitoring team in its latest report held that the son of slain terrorist Osama Bin Laden, Abdullah, visited Afghanistan in October 2021 for “meetings” with the Taliban, reports Hasht-e- Subh on February 7. Further, the report also stated that foreign terrorist groups ranging from al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) to the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) enjoy greater freedom in Afghanistan than any other time in recent years. Further, the UNSC report, further provides crucial details of Al-Qaeda affiliates and the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP), reports The Print. “[Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent] retains a presence in Afghanistan, in the provinces of Ghazni, Helmand, Kandahar, Nimruz, Paktika and Zabul, where the group fought alongside the Taliban against the ousted government. AQIS is estimated to have between 200 and 400 fighters, mainly from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Pakistan.” Also, former IS-KP leader Aslam Farooqi, had “escaped” from an Afghanistan prison and “subsequently rejoined the group in a senior capacity”. Reacting to the report, the Islamic Emirate said the report lacks evidence on February 7, adds Tolo News. “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly rejects recent report by the UNSC Monitoring Team asserting an increase of foreign groups in Afghanistan. The Islamic Emirate deems such reports lacking evidence, documents and addresses neither in the interest of Afghanistan, the region or the world,” the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s Foreign Ministry.
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February - 7 
On February 7, the United States (US) announced USD 10 million for information leading to the location or identification of Sanaullah Ghafari, the leader of the Afghanistan affiliate of Islamic State-Khorasan-Province (IS-KP), reports Al Jazeera. The US State Department while announcing the reward
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On February 7, the United States (US) announced USD 10 million for information leading to the location or identification of Sanaullah Ghafari, the leader of the Afghanistan affiliate of Islamic State-Khorasan-Province (IS-KP), reports Al Jazeera. The US State Department while announcing the reward also said that it covers any information that could lead to the arrest of individuals responsible for 2021’s deadly bombing at Kabul International Airport, which was claimed by the IS-KP.
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February - 8 
Head of Foreign Relations for National Resistance Front (NRF), Ali Maisam Nazary tweeted that the only solution to end the crisis in Afghanistan is to remove its root cause, which is the Taliban, reports Aamaj News on February 9.
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Head of Foreign Relations for National Resistance Front (NRF), Ali Maisam Nazary tweeted that the only solution to end the crisis in Afghanistan is to remove its root cause, which is the Taliban, reports Aamaj News on February 9.
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February - 8 
The nominee to head the United States (US) Central Command, General Michael Erik Kurilla, warned that the Al-Qaeda and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) are “reconstituting” in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on February 9. “One of the challenges is the threat to the homeland from Al-Qaeda and
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The nominee to head the United States (US) Central Command, General Michael Erik Kurilla, warned that the Al-Qaeda and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) are “reconstituting” in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on February 9. “One of the challenges is the threat to the homeland from Al-Qaeda and ISIS-K [IS-KP]. They are reconstituting. The Taliban has not renounced Al-Qaeda. ISIS-K [IS-KP], with the release of the prisoners both from the Bagram prison and Pul-e-Charkhi--are in a process of reconstituting,” General Michael Erik Kurilla told the US Senate Armed Services Committee.
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February - 10 
China’s envoy to the United Nations (UN), Zhang Jun, expressed his concern over the presence of Uyghur rebels under the name of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) in Afghanistan, reports Aamaj News on February 11. The envoy said that between 200 and 700 fighters of ETIM relocated from Badakh
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China’s envoy to the United Nations (UN), Zhang Jun, expressed his concern over the presence of Uyghur rebels under the name of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) in Afghanistan, reports Aamaj News on February 11. The envoy said that between 200 and 700 fighters of ETIM relocated from Badakhshan province to Baghlan and Takhar provinces. “Withdrawal of foreign troops has created a vacuum in the security situation,” Zhang Jun said. Zhang said that China is “deeply concerned” about reports that Islamic State (IS) has recruited fighters from ETIM.
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February - 11 
On February 11, United States (US) President Joe Biden issued an executive order to freeze and consolidate USD 7 billion of the Afghan Central Bank’s assets kept in the U.S. banking system to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, reports New Y
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On February 11, United States (US) President Joe Biden issued an executive order to freeze and consolidate USD 7 billion of the Afghan Central Bank’s assets kept in the U.S. banking system to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, reports New York Times. The administration said it would ask a judge for permission to move $3.5 billion to a trust fund it would set up to support the needs of the Afghan people, like for humanitarian relief.
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February - 14 
Pakistan’s Embassy in Kabul denied the meeting of the chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) with exiled Afghan leaders, Atta Muhammad Noor, Abdul Rashid Dustom, and Muhammad Muhaqiq, in Turkey, reports Khamma News on February 15. Earlier, rumours had it that Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum
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Pakistan’s Embassy in Kabul denied the meeting of the chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) with exiled Afghan leaders, Atta Muhammad Noor, Abdul Rashid Dustom, and Muhammad Muhaqiq, in Turkey, reports Khamma News on February 15. Earlier, rumours had it that Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum, chief of ISI has met with a number of Afghan leaders and has discussed the establishment of an inclusive Government in Afghanistan.
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February - 14 
Acting Defence Minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has not allowed Pakistan to continue fencing along the Durand Line, reports Tolo News on February 15. Minister Mujahid said that consultations are currently ongoing among high-ranking officials
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Acting Defence Minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has not allowed Pakistan to continue fencing along the Durand Line, reports Tolo News on February 15. Minister Mujahid said that consultations are currently ongoing among high-ranking officials within the IEA. “We have proposed this issue to the Council of Ministers, as well as to the leadership. Consultations are underway on this issue, and we will act on any guidance given to us by the leadership. We have not allowed anyone to fence so far,” Minister Mujahid said. The Durand Line forms the 2,670-kilometre international land border between the two countries.
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February - 14 
On February 14, the United States (US) special envoy for Afghanistan, Thomas West said that US is not backing ‘organized armed opposition’ to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), reports Tolo News. He further added that it would discourage other powers from doing so as well.
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On February 14, the United States (US) special envoy for Afghanistan, Thomas West said that US is not backing ‘organized armed opposition’ to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), reports Tolo News. He further added that it would discourage other powers from doing so as well.
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February - 16 
United States Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Kenneth McKenzie expressed concerns about Daesh (Arabic acronym of Islamic State)’s unit active in Afghanistan, saying the US is still “sorting out what is going to happen” since the Islamic Emirate came into power, reports Tolo News on February
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United States Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Kenneth McKenzie expressed concerns about Daesh (Arabic acronym of Islamic State)’s unit active in Afghanistan, saying the US is still “sorting out what is going to happen” since the Islamic Emirate came into power, reports Tolo News on February 17. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie said, “ISIS [Islamic State in Iraq and Syria]… concerns us in Afghanistan,” Gen. McKenzie further said, “…We know that the Taliban are no friends, particularly of ISIS and in fact over the past couple of years, they have occasionally under-taken operations against ISIS. I think… what we see developing in Afghanistan is ungoverned and under-governed spaces which are areas were ISIS traditionally flourished and… I think there is a risk, we know that ISIS does in fact have ... a desire to carry out external attacks—attacks against the United States-- the homeland of the United States and attacks against the homeland of our neighbors in Europe… and other places. So, I am concerned by what is happening in Afghanistan.”
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February - 17 
Former Vice President, Amrullah Saleh, said that Haqqani network resorting to direct and indirect pressure has suppressed access of certain communities and constituencies to humanitarian assistance, reports Aamaj News on February 18. Amrullah Saleh said that few days ago delivered the voices of som
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Former Vice President, Amrullah Saleh, said that Haqqani network resorting to direct and indirect pressure has suppressed access of certain communities and constituencies to humanitarian assistance, reports Aamaj News on February 18. Amrullah Saleh said that few days ago delivered the voices of some representatives of counties to the UN that Taliban fighters had told them to seek help from resistance, saying, “your time is over.” According to Saleh these incidents have taken place in Khair Khāna in Kabul Province, Koh Daman in Parwan Province and certain areas in Kapisa Province.
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February - 17 
United States (US) officials had identified at least 50 Afghan evacuees who had been transferred to the US had "potentially significant security concerns", reports Tolo News on February 20. The report released on February 17 said that US agencies did not use all available data when verifying Afghan
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United States (US) officials had identified at least 50 Afghan evacuees who had been transferred to the US had "potentially significant security concerns", reports Tolo News on February 20. The report released on February 17 said that US agencies did not use all available data when verifying Afghan evacuees during the chaotic evacuation process after the fall of the former Afghan Government. The report also said the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) then expanded its review to address screening gaps.
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February - 18 
United Nations (UN) Secretary General António Guterres, on the side-lines of the Munich Security Conference, said that a single-ethnic government is no solution to the problems in Afghanistan, reports Aamaj News on February 19. “We also think that the government of Afghanistan should be really incl
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United Nations (UN) Secretary General António Guterres, on the side-lines of the Munich Security Conference, said that a single-ethnic government is no solution to the problems in Afghanistan, reports Aamaj News on February 19. “We also think that the government of Afghanistan should be really inclusive and not a show and we believe a single-ethnic government is no solution to the problems in Afghanistan,” Guterres said.
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February - 20 
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mansoor Ahmad Khan, feared the presence of foreign terrorist groups poses a threat to Pakistan, reports Tolo News on February 21. “Terror groups in Afghanistan threaten the security of Afghanistan and other countries, including Pakistan,” the Pakistani ambassado
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mansoor Ahmad Khan, feared the presence of foreign terrorist groups poses a threat to Pakistan, reports Tolo News on February 21. “Terror groups in Afghanistan threaten the security of Afghanistan and other countries, including Pakistan,” the Pakistani ambassador said. “Terrorist organizations present in Afghanistan have been posing threats to the security of Afghanistan and to other countries, including Pakistan. Daesh is there, remnants of al-Qaeda are maybe there. There are other elements like TTP [Tehrik-e-Taliban], Baluch insurgents, and many other groups,” Ahmad Khan adds.
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February - 21 
On February 21, Head of Commission for the Purification of the Ranks, Latifullah Hakimi, said that the commission has expelled around 4,500 members since its inception, reports Tolo News.
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On February 21, Head of Commission for the Purification of the Ranks, Latifullah Hakimi, said that the commission has expelled around 4,500 members since its inception, reports Tolo News.
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February - 21 
Senior Advisor in the Interior Ministry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Anas Haqqani, claimed that a process of "silent" or tacit recognition of the Islamic Emirate by the international community is underway, reports Tolo News on February 22. “This is the result of the political efforts--that
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Senior Advisor in the Interior Ministry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Anas Haqqani, claimed that a process of "silent" or tacit recognition of the Islamic Emirate by the international community is underway, reports Tolo News on February 22. “This is the result of the political efforts--that Kabul is full of embassies today, and in many countries, we have opened our own embassies, which is a silent process of recognition,” he said. “If any Taliban or government official puts pressure on you, this is not our policy, we can call it the personal coercion of that person. We can assure you that if anyone has a problem in their village or tribe, you can turn to the authorities,” said Anas Haqqani.
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February - 22 
A United Nation report claims that the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) currently has 4,000 fighters, including 2,000 foreigners, in Afghanistan, reports Hust-e-Subh on February 23. According to the UN’s report, most IS-KP fighters have been released from prisons during the collapse of Kabul,
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A United Nation report claims that the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) currently has 4,000 fighters, including 2,000 foreigners, in Afghanistan, reports Hust-e-Subh on February 23. According to the UN’s report, most IS-KP fighters have been released from prisons during the collapse of Kabul, and therefore the threat of terrorism in Afghanistan is increasing.
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February - 22 
The head of the UK’s MI5, Ken McCallum, expressed concerns over the re-forming of “terrorist infrastructure and networks" in Afghanistan and warned that terror groups may be able to reconstitute in Afghanistan and plan sophisticated attacks against the UK, reports Tolo News on February 23. However,
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The head of the UK’s MI5, Ken McCallum, expressed concerns over the re-forming of “terrorist infrastructure and networks" in Afghanistan and warned that terror groups may be able to reconstitute in Afghanistan and plan sophisticated attacks against the UK, reports Tolo News on February 23. However, the Islamic Emirate has repeatedly denied the presence of foreign terrorist groups in Afghanistan, saying that it will not allow the Afghan soil to be used against any country. McCallum stating that Afghanistan could possibly become a “magnet for British extremists in a similar way to Syria,” he said, "Clearly we have seen some people interested in traveling to Afghanistan in pursuit of some of those goals.” He further said, "We have seen the beginnings of some travel attempts and so with our partners we remain very vigilant."
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February - 25 
The Security Forces on February 25 launched clearance operations in the capital city of Kabul and the surrounding provinces as the latest preventive measures to ensure a high level of security, reports Daijiworld. The clearance operations were launched by the Ministries of the Interior and Defence a
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The Security Forces on February 25 launched clearance operations in the capital city of Kabul and the surrounding provinces as the latest preventive measures to ensure a high level of security, reports Daijiworld. The clearance operations were launched by the Ministries of the Interior and Defence as well as the National Intelligence Agency, the Government said in a statement. Under the command of Mullah Mohammad Fazil Mazlum, acting deputy defence minister, the operations aimed at arresting and eliminating the thieves, kidnappers and other culprits who had already been listed by the security forces, the statement said.
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February - 27 
On February 27, the spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Zabihullah Mujahid, in a press conference said that during the operation launched by IEA forces nine kidnappers, six Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State) members and 53 thieves, were arrested, reports Ariana News. He fu
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On February 27, the spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Zabihullah Mujahid, in a press conference said that during the operation launched by IEA forces nine kidnappers, six Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State) members and 53 thieves, were arrested, reports Ariana News. He further added that several abducted persons were also rescued during the operations that started on February 25 in Kabul and neighbouring provinces.
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February - 27 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has banned Afghans from being evacuated from their country, saying those who have left are living in “very bad conditions” abroad, reports Ariana News on February 28. On February 27, IEA spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that more than 50,000 Afghans living i
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has banned Afghans from being evacuated from their country, saying those who have left are living in “very bad conditions” abroad, reports Ariana News on February 28. On February 27, IEA spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that more than 50,000 Afghans living in one camp in Qatar face an uncertain future. He said that there were also Afghan families in Turkey, who face an uncertain future. “The government has the responsibility to protect the people so this will be stopped until we get the assurance that their lives will not be endangered,” Mujahid said.
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February - 28 
The United States (US)’s former Special Representative for Afghanistan’s Zalmay Khalilzad, said that one of the four basic cornerstone of the 2020 Doha Agreement is not implemented yet, reports Aamaj News on March 1. Khalilzad in an interview said that it is noted in part three of Doha Agreement tha
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The United States (US)’s former Special Representative for Afghanistan’s Zalmay Khalilzad, said that one of the four basic cornerstone of the 2020 Doha Agreement is not implemented yet, reports Aamaj News on March 1. Khalilzad in an interview said that it is noted in part three of Doha Agreement that the government must be formed through talks. He added that it is necessary to negotiate and talk to form a government without repeating the mistakes of past 40 years.
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February - 28 
United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, in a special interview, said that no decision has been made regarding the recognition of the Islamic Emirate by the United States, reports Tolo News on March 1. Thomas West also said that the US wants to see a representative gov
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United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, in a special interview, said that no decision has been made regarding the recognition of the Islamic Emirate by the United States, reports Tolo News on March 1. Thomas West also said that the US wants to see a representative government formed in Afghanistan and the commitments made to the international community upheld. Further, West said the US is concerned about the possible increase in Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State) and Al-Qaida activity in Afghanistan, and stressed that Daesh is the shared enemy of Kabul and Washington, and the US wants the Islamic Emirate to succeed in suppressing Daesh. “We haven’t made a decision on recognition. I think a lot of countries haven’t. We want to see the establishment of a responsible record of conduct when it comes to treatment of Afghans. We want to see this practice of the detaining of women--and in particular detaining of women protesters--we want to see that end resolutely. And those are ongoing areas of conversation,” he said.
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March - 2 
Spokesman of National Resistance Front, Sibghatullah Ahmadi, tweeted that in past eleven days the NRF guerrillas killed 57 Taliban fighters in 21 provinces, reports Aamaj News on March 3. Mr. Ahmadi said that these attacks have been taken place in provinces as Kabul, Nangarhar, Baghlan, Panjshir, Ta
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Spokesman of National Resistance Front, Sibghatullah Ahmadi, tweeted that in past eleven days the NRF guerrillas killed 57 Taliban fighters in 21 provinces, reports Aamaj News on March 3. Mr. Ahmadi said that these attacks have been taken place in provinces as Kabul, Nangarhar, Baghlan, Panjshir, Takhar, Laghman, Kapisa, Kunduz, Faryab, Balkh, Parwan, Badakhshan, Jawzjan, Badghis, Sar-e-Pul, Ghor, Farah, Samangan, Logar, and Herat.
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March - 3 
On March 3, the Deputy Prime Minister (PM) Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, once again called on the international community to remove sanctions on Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. Mullah Baradar said, “I call for ... the international community to lift the remaining sanctions on Afghanistan and give the
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On March 3, the Deputy Prime Minister (PM) Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, once again called on the international community to remove sanctions on Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. Mullah Baradar said, “I call for ... the international community to lift the remaining sanctions on Afghanistan and give the opportunity for Afghans to play their role in the economic development inside and outside Afghanistan.” Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar also pledged that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) would attempt to provide more facilities, urging the Afghan traders abroad to invest inside Afghanistan.
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March - 5 
Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting Minister of Interior, on March 5, for the first time appeared before media at a ceremony in Kabul and urged those Afghans who have left the country to return and said based on the general amnesty, no one will face any security problems, reports Tolo News. Haqqani said
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Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting Minister of Interior, on March 5, for the first time appeared before media at a ceremony in Kabul and urged those Afghans who have left the country to return and said based on the general amnesty, no one will face any security problems, reports Tolo News. Haqqani said the Islamic Emirate will uphold its commitments made in Doha and will not allow anyone to threaten any country from Afghanistan. “Our soil will not be a threat to anyone. The Islamic Emirate is committed to upholding the commitments it made in Doha,” he said.
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March - 6 
A United Nation Human Rights Commission’s (UNHRC) report says that 397 civilians were killed in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, more than 80 percent by the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP), reports Al Jazeera on March 7.
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A United Nation Human Rights Commission’s (UNHRC) report says that 397 civilians were killed in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, more than 80 percent by the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP), reports Al Jazeera on March 7.
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March - 9 
Pakistan’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf has said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan government is not cooperating with anti-Pakistan elements, reports Ariana News on March 10. Moeed Yusuf said there has not been any deliberate action by the new government in Afghanistan that woul
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Pakistan’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf has said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan government is not cooperating with anti-Pakistan elements, reports Ariana News on March 10. Moeed Yusuf said there has not been any deliberate action by the new government in Afghanistan that would undermine Pakistan. Yusuf, however, said that the threat of terrorism remains and should be eliminated.
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March - 14 
The Emir (supreme leader) of the Islamic Emirate Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, recently decreed that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Forces should not consider racial, ethnic and language differences, and should seek to deliver equal services to all citizens, reports Tolo News on March 15.
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The Emir (supreme leader) of the Islamic Emirate Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, recently decreed that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Forces should not consider racial, ethnic and language differences, and should seek to deliver equal services to all citizens, reports Tolo News on March 15. In the decree, which had fourteen articles, Mullah Hibatullah told government forces to respect the property belonging to the entire nation and to avoid interfering in people’s privacy. According to the decree, any behavior that harasses the people should be avoided, and the citizens have the right to receive services equally, without discrimination.
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March - 15 
General Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), told the Senate Armed Services Committee, that even though the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is committed to fighting Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State), it has found it difficult to put enough pressure on the
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General Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), told the Senate Armed Services Committee, that even though the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is committed to fighting Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State), it has found it difficult to put enough pressure on the group, reports Tolo News on March 16. General Kenneth McKenzie further said the IEA efforts against Al Qaeda were "less firm.".
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March - 16 
The Commander of US Central Command General Frank Kent McKenzie said on March 16 that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-Khorasan branch (ISIS-K) re-constitutes itself and will be able to conduct attacks out of Afghanistan in 12 to 18 months, reports The Khaama Press. The US CENTCOM commander added
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The Commander of US Central Command General Frank Kent McKenzie said on March 16 that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-Khorasan branch (ISIS-K) re-constitutes itself and will be able to conduct attacks out of Afghanistan in 12 to 18 months, reports The Khaama Press. The US CENTCOM commander added, though the Taliban have been suppressing the terror groups across Afghanistan but warned that ISIS-K will ramp up it attacks in the summer even in Kabul. McKenzie in his final appearance before Senate Panel said the Taliban did not help themselves by releasing one thousand ISIS-K affiliates from Afghanistan’s jail following their takeover in August 2021.
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March - 16 
The Interim Government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on March 16 approved the establishment of an exclusive commission aimed at inviting and getting Afghan figures in exile returned to Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press. The commission is named “Repatriation and Connection” and was ratifi
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The Interim Government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on March 16 approved the establishment of an exclusive commission aimed at inviting and getting Afghan figures in exile returned to Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press. The commission is named “Repatriation and Connection” and was ratified at the cabinet meeting. A press release made public by the Administration of Affairs of the IEA reads, “Repatriation and Connection” commission will be led by Shahabudin Delawar, the acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting Minister of Information and Culture Khairullah Khairkhwa, acting Minister of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of vice Muhammad Khalid Hanafi, acting Army Chief of Staff Fasihudin, a key member of the leadership of the IEA Anas Haqqani, and Abdulhaq Wasiq are other members of the commission.
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March - 20 
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has rejected a claim by a U.S. commander on IS presence in the country as baseless, reports Xinhua on March 21. Bilal Karimi, a deputy spokesman for Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration, said, "Daesh group has been eliminated in Afghanistan," thus posing no
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has rejected a claim by a U.S. commander on IS presence in the country as baseless, reports Xinhua on March 21. Bilal Karimi, a deputy spokesman for Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration, said, "Daesh group has been eliminated in Afghanistan," thus posing no threat. Earlier, General Kenneth F. Mckenzie, the commander of the U.S. Central Command, reportedly said recently that the release of "inmates from Pul-e-Charkhi and Bagram prisons" has strengthened IS activities in Afghanistan.
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March - 21 
Former head of now dissolved National Directorate of Security (NDS), Rahmatullah Nabil, in a tweet, said that three senior officials of Taliban have gone to Kandahar to meet Mullah Hibatullah Akhund and discuss their internal disputes, reports Aamaj News on March 22.NDS head Nabil added that Mullah
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Former head of now dissolved National Directorate of Security (NDS), Rahmatullah Nabil, in a tweet, said that three senior officials of Taliban have gone to Kandahar to meet Mullah Hibatullah Akhund and discuss their internal disputes, reports Aamaj News on March 22.NDS head Nabil added that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Sirajuddin Haqqani, and Mullah Yaqoob are three Taliban senior officials that has gone to Kandahar to meet Hibatullah Akhund. He stated that two of them have arrived in Kandahar, and Mullah Yaqoob will join them on his way back from Herat province. Rahmatullah Nabil also added that second aim of this visit is to convince Mullah Hibatullah to make some changes in the cabinet to satisfy the international community to facilitate the recognition of their government.
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March - 24 
On March 24, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denied rumours that the group's Prime Minister Mullah Hasan Akhund has been replaced by his deputy Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, reports Dawn. This clarification comes after reports of the Taliban government's Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani B
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On March 24, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denied rumours that the group's Prime Minister Mullah Hasan Akhund has been replaced by his deputy Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, reports Dawn. This clarification comes after reports of the Taliban government's Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar replacing Akhund started doing rounds on social media.
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March - 25 
Hezb-e-Islami (HeI) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar rejected the idea of forming a coalition government as the way forward, and instead came out in support of holding elections, reports Ariana News. HeI leader Hekmatyar said, “Coalition governments cannot administer a country like Afghanistan. Nowhere ha
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Hezb-e-Islami (HeI) leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar rejected the idea of forming a coalition government as the way forward, and instead came out in support of holding elections, reports Ariana News. HeI leader Hekmatyar said, “Coalition governments cannot administer a country like Afghanistan. Nowhere has it been successful. In Afghanistan too, it has not been successful. Experience also suggests the same. We witnessed it in the past 40 years. The communists could not form a coalition government. The secularists couldn’t make a successful coalition government in the past 20 years,”. He said that Afghanistan needs “a single-party government.”
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March - 27 
Governor Zain al-Abuddin Abed, said that there are no armed opposition groups in Laghman Province, reports Tolo News on March 28. The Governor added that in the first months of the Islamic Emirate, people in some Districts of the Province were worried about the presence of people affiliated with Isl
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Governor Zain al-Abuddin Abed, said that there are no armed opposition groups in Laghman Province, reports Tolo News on March 28. The Governor added that in the first months of the Islamic Emirate, people in some Districts of the Province were worried about the presence of people affiliated with Islamic State (IS) and the Resistance Front, but with the implementation of the amnesty decree of the Islamic Emirate, such people joined the Islamic Emirate.
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March - 30 
On March 30, Acting Minister of Interior (MoI) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sirajuddin Haqqani met with Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths, reports Khamma News Agency. The MoI in a statement reads that Griffiths and his a
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On March 30, Acting Minister of Interior (MoI) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Sirajuddin Haqqani met with Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths, reports Khamma News Agency. The MoI in a statement reads that Griffiths and his accompanying delegation expressed gratitude to the acting Minister for ensuring the security of all UN agencies in Afghanistan.
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April - 3 
The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, said that the activities of Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State) have been prevented in Afghanistan and that the group has not been able to conduct any attack in the country within recent months, reports Tolo News on April 4. “Daesh had
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The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, said that the activities of Daesh (Arabic acronym for Islamic State) have been prevented in Afghanistan and that the group has not been able to conduct any attack in the country within recent months, reports Tolo News on April 4. “Daesh had no operations in the last four months. We could say that Afghanistan is a secure country right now and we are committed to the pledges we made to the world, the pledge that Afghanistan’s soil would not be used against any country,” he said.
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April - 4 
Spokesman of National Resistance Front (NRF), Sibghatullah Ahmadi, said that Taliban forces with the help of foreign terrorists have launched attacks on the positions of NRF forces in Andarab valley in Baghlan Province since April 4, reports Aamaj News on April 5. According to Mr. Ahmadi the attacks
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Spokesman of National Resistance Front (NRF), Sibghatullah Ahmadi, said that Taliban forces with the help of foreign terrorists have launched attacks on the positions of NRF forces in Andarab valley in Baghlan Province since April 4, reports Aamaj News on April 5. According to Mr. Ahmadi the attacks have taken place in the Khoj and Bagh Dara areas of Andarab valley, and up to now five of the attacks have been repulsed. “Despite suffering heavy casualties, the enemy is strengthening its personnel and preparing for the next attacks. The fight is going on fiercely, and the morale of our fighters are very high,” Mr. Ahmadi added.
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April - 4 
The National Resistance Front (NRF), in a statement, said its fighters targeted a vehicle which was carrying the security chief of Taliban, Mawlawi Rashad, resulting in the death two of his bodyguards and the chief being severely injured, reports Aamaj News. According to NRF statement the incident t
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The National Resistance Front (NRF), in a statement, said its fighters targeted a vehicle which was carrying the security chief of Taliban, Mawlawi Rashad, resulting in the death two of his bodyguards and the chief being severely injured, reports Aamaj News. According to NRF statement the incident took place around 10:00 a.m. in Pul-e-Sabiqa also known as Burhanuddin Rabbani bridge in Faizabad city, the provincial capital of Badakhshan.
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April - 6 
Head of United States (US) Special Operations Command General Richard Clarke said that the US troops have not carried out any over-the-horizon operation in Afghanistan since they left the country in 2021, reports Tolo news. The US left Afghanistan on August 31, 2021. General Richard Clarke, addressi
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Head of United States (US) Special Operations Command General Richard Clarke said that the US troops have not carried out any over-the-horizon operation in Afghanistan since they left the country in 2021, reports Tolo news. The US left Afghanistan on August 31, 2021. General Richard Clarke, addressing the US Senate Armed Services Committee, acknowledged that the withdrawal of American troops limited access to intelligence resources in Afghanistan.
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April - 7 
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) forces shot at a Pakistani military helicopter that crossed the Durand Line into Nimroz province on April 7, reports Ariana News. A Pakistani general was wounded as a result of the shooting. The incident comes as IEA has instructed its border forces to respond to
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) forces shot at a Pakistani military helicopter that crossed the Durand Line into Nimroz province on April 7, reports Ariana News. A Pakistani general was wounded as a result of the shooting. The incident comes as IEA has instructed its border forces to respond to any incursion by neighbouring countries. IEA’s deputy spokesman said that the clash in Nimroz was at local level, hoping such incidents will be prevented in future. “There is a very long line between the two countries. Some incidents happen occasionally. This was too a small incident at local level, which officials of the two countries are aware of. Hopefully, solutions will be found to avoid such incidents,” said Bilal Karimi, IEA’s deputy spokesman.
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April - 8 
On April 8, the Afghan Freedom Front (AFF) in a newsletter claimed that its fighters have attacked Taliban strongholds in Baharak in Badakhshan, Dara-e-Suf in Samangan, Andrab in Baghlan and Jabal Saraj in Parwan Provinces, reports Twitter handle of Aamaj News. The Taliban have been silent about so
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On April 8, the Afghan Freedom Front (AFF) in a newsletter claimed that its fighters have attacked Taliban strongholds in Baharak in Badakhshan, Dara-e-Suf in Samangan, Andrab in Baghlan and Jabal Saraj in Parwan Provinces, reports Twitter handle of Aamaj News. The Taliban have been silent about so far.
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April - 12 April - 13
Afghanistan’s Freedom Front – an armed group formed to fight the Taliban throughout the country – has claimed on April 13 that it has carried out several attacks on Taliban forces recently, as a result of which 14 Taliban fighters have been killed or injured, reports Hasth-e-Subh. The Freedom Fight
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Afghanistan’s Freedom Front – an armed group formed to fight the Taliban throughout the country – has claimed on April 13 that it has carried out several attacks on Taliban forces recently, as a result of which 14 Taliban fighters have been killed or injured, reports Hasth-e-Subh. The Freedom Fighters have targeted Taliban check posts and bases in Khost-Wa-Farang District of Baghlan, Bez-Gandala Bok of Nuristan, and PD-9 of Kandahar Provinces. It is claimed that as a result of these operations, five Taliban fighters have been killed and nine others were injured. According to a newsletter submitted to Hasht-e Subh, the Freedom Front has suffered no casualties. The operations are said to have taken place on April 12 night.
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April - 16 
On April 16, the Spokesman of the National Resistance Front (NRF), Sibghatullah Ahmadi, said that Taliban fighters went to Dara-e-Sochi in Baghlan Province, and while searching the houses severely harassed the residents besides warning them to leave the valley at the earliest, reports Aamaj News. Mr
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On April 16, the Spokesman of the National Resistance Front (NRF), Sibghatullah Ahmadi, said that Taliban fighters went to Dara-e-Sochi in Baghlan Province, and while searching the houses severely harassed the residents besides warning them to leave the valley at the earliest, reports Aamaj News. Mr. Ahmadi said that the Taliban have warned the resident of the valley to leave the area as soon as possible, and they no longer have the right to live there.
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April - 17 
Emir (supreme leader) Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), recently ordered officials to avoid discrimination by race, ethnicity, region, or language, reports Tolo News on April 18.
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Emir (supreme leader) Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), recently ordered officials to avoid discrimination by race, ethnicity, region, or language, reports Tolo News on April 18.
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April - 18 
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid denies the presence of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) in Afghanistan, reports Ariana News on April 19. “We do not admit the existence of TTP, we do not allow anyone to use Afghan territory against another country or threaten our territo
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid denies the presence of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) in Afghanistan, reports Ariana News on April 19. “We do not admit the existence of TTP, we do not allow anyone to use Afghan territory against another country or threaten our territory against Pakistan. Even if there are problems in difficult mountainous areas, they should be resolved jointly, not by bombing and attacks,” said Mujahid.
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April - 18 
On April 18, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP), claimed to have fired 10 rockets targeting a military unit in Termez in Uzbekistan from the Balkh Province, reports Voice of America.
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On April 18, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP), claimed to have fired 10 rockets targeting a military unit in Termez in Uzbekistan from the Balkh Province, reports Voice of America.
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April - 18 
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Defense, Mali Khan, visited families of victims of Pakistani airstrikes in Khost on April 18 and said they have strengthened Afghanistan’s borders with more troops, weapons and equipment, reports Ariana News.
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The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Defense, Mali Khan, visited families of victims of Pakistani airstrikes in Khost on April 18 and said they have strengthened Afghanistan’s borders with more troops, weapons and equipment, reports Ariana News.
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April - 23 
On April 23, the acting interior minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Sirajuddin Haqqani, called on former high-ranking government officials and security forces to return home, reports Ariana News. “We invite those who went abroad to return home. High-ranking officials of the forme
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On April 23, the acting interior minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Sirajuddin Haqqani, called on former high-ranking government officials and security forces to return home, reports Ariana News. “We invite those who went abroad to return home. High-ranking officials of the former government can live here with dignity. The Islamic Emirate fully defends your honor, dignity, and property,” said Haqqani.
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April - 23 
The acting Defense Minister, Mullah Yaqoob Mujahid on April 23 warned that Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) forces will not allow anyone in the country or abroad to undermine security, reports Ariana News. “We will not allow anyone in Afghanistan to undermine the security or threaten it from th
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The acting Defense Minister, Mullah Yaqoob Mujahid on April 23 warned that Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) forces will not allow anyone in the country or abroad to undermine security, reports Ariana News. “We will not allow anyone in Afghanistan to undermine the security or threaten it from the outside,” said Minister Mujahid.
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April - 29 
The United States (US) Secretary of State of State Antony Blinken, while testifying before a US Senate committee, said that in tackling Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) the issue is the capacity of Taliban forces and not their will, reports Tolo News. “ISIS-K is as you know is of course an en
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The United States (US) Secretary of State of State Antony Blinken, while testifying before a US Senate committee, said that in tackling Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) the issue is the capacity of Taliban forces and not their will, reports Tolo News. “ISIS-K is as you know is of course an enemy of the Taliban and the issue there is not the will of the Taliban to take them on, it is their capacity. When it comes to the al-Qaeda, the Arab al-Qaeda core, there are a very, very small number of people,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
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May - 1 
On May 1, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, urged neighbours and the international community to stop interfering in Afghanistan's internal affairs, reports Tolo News. “We said that we will do no harm to anyone or any country and we do not want to
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On May 1, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, urged neighbours and the international community to stop interfering in Afghanistan's internal affairs, reports Tolo News. “We said that we will do no harm to anyone or any country and we do not want to be interfered with by any country. We keep our promises because we are Muslims. We call on foreign countries to not create problems for Muslims, and to keep your promises,” said Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund.
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May - 2 
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West says Washington has not forgotten Afghanistan but that the Islamic Emirate (IEA) needs to fulfil its commitments in order to be recognized as the legitimate government by the international community, reports Ariana News. Tomas West said the l
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The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West says Washington has not forgotten Afghanistan but that the Islamic Emirate (IEA) needs to fulfil its commitments in order to be recognized as the legitimate government by the international community, reports Ariana News. Tomas West said the leaders of the Islamic Emirate can gain global legitimacy by fulfilling their obligations including allowing women to work and all girls to go to school. West said that it would be difficult for IEA leaders to gain legitimacy unless the leaders of the caretaker government in Afghanistan change their ways.
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May - 3 
On May 3, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemned "in the strongest terms" the continued heinous terrorist attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan, reports Xinhua. “The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of t
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On May 3, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemned "in the strongest terms" the continued heinous terrorist attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan, reports Xinhua. “The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security," said the statement.
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May - 4 
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on May 4 said that it is ready to negotiate with the United States (US) on issues of an external nature, reports Ariana News. US suspended talks with IEA in March after it reversed a decision to allow girls to return to secondary school. “IEA believed in negotia
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on May 4 said that it is ready to negotiate with the United States (US) on issues of an external nature, reports Ariana News. US suspended talks with IEA in March after it reversed a decision to allow girls to return to secondary school. “IEA believed in negotiation and dialogue with all parties including the US since the very beginning. We are ready to negotiate on issues having external dimension with all parties,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman for IEA.
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May - 5 
Senior member of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Anas Haqqani, called on the IEA forces to respect the general amnesty announced by the Emir (supreme leader) of the IEA, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, reports Tolo News. He urged the Islamic Emirate forces to treat the citizens of the coun
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Senior member of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Anas Haqqani, called on the IEA forces to respect the general amnesty announced by the Emir (supreme leader) of the IEA, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, reports Tolo News. He urged the Islamic Emirate forces to treat the citizens of the country respectfully. “We should not disobey our (seniors) due to hatred, anger and personal wishes. We shouldn’t break our Islamic system and undermine it and defame the name of the Islamic system,” he said.
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May - 7 
On May 7, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s Ministry of Vice and Virtue announced new rules regarding the hijab (a veil worn by Muslim women), saying it will be implemented in two steps, encouragement and punishment, reports Tolo News. The plan was confirmed by Emir (supreme leader) Mawlawi
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On May 7, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s Ministry of Vice and Virtue announced new rules regarding the hijab (a veil worn by Muslim women), saying it will be implemented in two steps, encouragement and punishment, reports Tolo News. The plan was confirmed by Emir (supreme leader) Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate. “If a woman doesn't wear a hijab, first, her house will be located and her guardian will be advised and warned. Next, if the hijab is not considered, her guardian will be summoned. If repeated, her guardian (father, brother, or husband) will be imprisoned for three days. If repeated again, her guardian will be sent to court for further punishment, the plan reads,” said Akif Mahajar, a spokesman for the Ministry of Vice and Virtue.
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May - 8 
Former vice president of Afghan Republic, Amrullah Saleh, citing the recent clashes in Northern Provinces of Panjshir, Takhar and Baghlan, said that resistance will increase all across the country, reports Aamaj News on May 9. “It is a holy resistance. Yes, it is concentrated in specific areas but t
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Former vice president of Afghan Republic, Amrullah Saleh, citing the recent clashes in Northern Provinces of Panjshir, Takhar and Baghlan, said that resistance will increase all across the country, reports Aamaj News on May 9. “It is a holy resistance. Yes, it is concentrated in specific areas but that is the character of such conflicts. Like a drop of oil on a paper it will cover all of it soon,” Saleh said. He further warned, “It will spill over. Nothing will stop it until people are given the right to chose their leaders and government system.”
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May - 9 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have claimed that 110 opposition fighters have surrendered in Panjshir and further denied any civilian casualties, reports Tolo News on May 10. “50 forces of the opponents put down their weapons and surrendered to the Islamic Emirate in the mountains of Abshar dist
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have claimed that 110 opposition fighters have surrendered in Panjshir and further denied any civilian casualties, reports Tolo News on May 10. “50 forces of the opponents put down their weapons and surrendered to the Islamic Emirate in the mountains of Abshar district and also 60 other individuals in the mountains of Dara District of Panjshir surrendered to the Islamic Emirate,” said Abubakar Sediqqi, a spokesman for the governor of Panjshir Province.
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May - 10 
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Afghanistan, Andreas von Brand, expressed concerns over the reports of killings of civilians and mistreatment in Panjshir, reports Tolo News on May 11. “Concerned by reports of killings of civilians and mistreatment in Panjshir. We mourn the innocent loss of li
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The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Afghanistan, Andreas von Brand, expressed concerns over the reports of killings of civilians and mistreatment in Panjshir, reports Tolo News on May 11. “Concerned by reports of killings of civilians and mistreatment in Panjshir. We mourn the innocent loss of life,” Ambassador von Brand said. “Once more, the situation underlines the need for overdue inclusive solutions in governing Afghanistan.” However, the Islamic Emirate denied the allegations of civilian casualties. “We don’t allow anyone to cause insecurity in the country. We seriously deny the allegations about the civilian casualties,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate.
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May - 11 
The United States (US) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, said that the United States is monitoring the situation in Afghanistan, and it has the capabilities to conduct strike operations in this country if a threat emanates from the country’s territory, reports Aamaj News on Ma
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The United States (US) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, said that the United States is monitoring the situation in Afghanistan, and it has the capabilities to conduct strike operations in this country if a threat emanates from the country’s territory, reports Aamaj News on May 12.“We do maintain surveillance [in Afghanistan] and I won’t go into the details of how or what forms or mechanisms, and we do have the capabilities to conduct strike operations if we see a threat emanating from the land of Afghanistan,” General Milley said.
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May - 12 
Leader of Wahdat-e-Islami (WeI) party, Mohammad Mohaqiq, reacted to Taliban’s ongoing military campaign in northern Afghan Provinces of Panjshir, Andarab and Takhar by saying that these events has deeply saddened him, reports Aamaj News on May 13. Mr. Mohaqiq also said that Taliban have killed some
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Leader of Wahdat-e-Islami (WeI) party, Mohammad Mohaqiq, reacted to Taliban’s ongoing military campaign in northern Afghan Provinces of Panjshir, Andarab and Takhar by saying that these events has deeply saddened him, reports Aamaj News on May 13. Mr. Mohaqiq also said that Taliban have killed some civilians and children in Panjshir.
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May - 16 
On May 16, the Emir (Supreme leader of Taliban), Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, issuing a new decree has ordered all government offices that their employees cannot receive salaries from two different institutions simultaneously, reports Aamaj News. The decree stipulates that if a government employee
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On May 16, the Emir (Supreme leader of Taliban), Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, issuing a new decree has ordered all government offices that their employees cannot receive salaries from two different institutions simultaneously, reports Aamaj News. The decree stipulates that if a government employee receives salary from two institutions, both of the salaries must be cut.
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May - 17 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has hosted and mediated talks between the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistani Government in Kabul, reports Tolo News on May 18. IEA’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said, adding that there has been good progress in negotiations and that both sides
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has hosted and mediated talks between the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistani Government in Kabul, reports Tolo News on May 18. IEA’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said, adding that there has been good progress in negotiations and that both sides agreed on a short-term ceasefire.
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May - 18 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 18 announced an extension in a ceasefire with the Government of Pakistan as talks with the militant outfit continued in Afghanistan, reports Dawn. In a statement shared with the media via Whatsapp, TTP ‘spokesman’ Mohammad Khurasani said that the ceasefire
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 18 announced an extension in a ceasefire with the Government of Pakistan as talks with the militant outfit continued in Afghanistan, reports Dawn. In a statement shared with the media via Whatsapp, TTP ‘spokesman’ Mohammad Khurasani said that the ceasefire would remain in place until May 30. "Talks are under way between the committees of the TTP and the government of Pakistan," he said in the statement, adding that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan — the Afghan Taliban — was mediating between the two sides. Khurasani went on to say that a 32-member committee of the Mehsud tribe in South Waziristan and a 16-member committee from the Malakand division also held talks with the TTP on May 13 and 14. "The committees called for a ceasefire by both sides in light of the ongoing talks. Therefore, keeping in view the demand, both sides have announced a ceasefire until May 30,” he added.
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May - 21 
According to the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, recent restrictions on Afghan women have fuelled international opposition to the Taliban’s interim administration, reports Khaama News on May 22. The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, wrote on his Twitter handle, that
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According to the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, recent restrictions on Afghan women have fuelled international opposition to the Taliban’s interim administration, reports Khaama News on May 22. The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, wrote on his Twitter handle, that he met with Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, and during the discussion, highlighted the international community’s growing and “unified opposition” as a result of recent restrictions on Afghan women and girls.
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May - 22 
The acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum said a commission has been formed to facilitate the holding of a Loya Jirga (National Assembly), reports Tolo News on May 23. However, Minister Shohabuddin Delawar did not provide details on the exact date of the Loya Jirga, saying that influential Afghan f
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The acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum said a commission has been formed to facilitate the holding of a Loya Jirga (National Assembly), reports Tolo News on May 23. However, Minister Shohabuddin Delawar did not provide details on the exact date of the Loya Jirga, saying that influential Afghan figures will be invited. “There will be a Loya Jirga in which all Afghans will participate. The influential Afghans who will be effective for the peace and development of Afghanistan,” he said. Also, there is no information about the members of the commission who are making preparations for holding the Loya Jirga.
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May - 27 
The members of the Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan issued a statement on May 27, calling the Taliban’s recent actions, including convening the Loya Jirga and forming the Return and Communications with Former Afghan Officials and Political Figures Commission,
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The members of the Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan issued a statement on May 27, calling the Taliban’s recent actions, including convening the Loya Jirga and forming the Return and Communications with Former Afghan Officials and Political Figures Commission, a “ploy” that they “firmly reject”, reports The Khaama Press. While the Taliban lacks national and international legitimacy, the council claimed that the Taliban had made “desperate efforts” to gain support from the Afghan people and the international community, as well as to rule the “oppressed” people for a period of time. The council said in a statement that the Taliban were staging a “sinister plot” by hosting a “show”, referring to the meeting of the “Great Assembly of Afghans” at the behest of a pre-determined plan. The National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan, according to the statement, denies both Taliban attempts, calling them “an insult to the collective consciousness of the people, a disdain to political figures and their complicity in the Taliban’s crimes, and a play on the international community’s thoughts. The Taliban must understand that no conscientious political figure, no committed and diligent scholar, and no brave and patriotic woman is willing turn a blind eye on the blood of Afghanistan’s oppressed people and their just demands and partake in the group’s crime,” the statement stated.
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May - 27 
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report compiled by the monitoring team of the 1988 UNSC Taliban sanctions committee mentions that relations between Al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders have recently become closer, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 28. According to the report, Al-Qaeda has gained more f
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report compiled by the monitoring team of the 1988 UNSC Taliban sanctions committee mentions that relations between Al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders have recently become closer, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 28. According to the report, Al-Qaeda has gained more freedom with the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has also renewed his allegiance to Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
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May - 28 
Participants at the Regional Security Summit on Afghanistan, which was hosted in Dushanbe, Tajikistan issued a joint statement on May 28 calling for the formation of an inclusive Government, respect for human rights, and a fight against terrorist groups and narcotics in Afghanistan, reports Tolo New
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Participants at the Regional Security Summit on Afghanistan, which was hosted in Dushanbe, Tajikistan issued a joint statement on May 28 calling for the formation of an inclusive Government, respect for human rights, and a fight against terrorist groups and narcotics in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. National security advisers or their representatives from eight countries who attended the meeting expressed concerns over the current situation in Afghanistan. “Participants in the meeting expressed the concerns of the countries in the region regarding the current situation in Afghanistan and stressed that they should not interfere in the internal affairs of Afghanistan. These countries expressed hope that the internal political, economic and social situation in Afghanistan would improve. They also emphasized the role of all ethnic groups in the Afghan government,” the statement reads.
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May - 29 
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman urged Western countries to step up engagement with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) failing which he feared the risk of Afghanistan falling into deeper chaos and causing extremism to rise, reports Tolo News on May 30. Sheikh Moha
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Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman urged Western countries to step up engagement with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) failing which he feared the risk of Afghanistan falling into deeper chaos and causing extremism to rise, reports Tolo News on May 30. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, said, “We will see maybe a rise of extremism. We will start to see an economic crisis, which has already started, and this will just drive the people to more radicalization and conflict,” the Qatar Deputy Prime Minister said. “This is what we are trying to avoid.”
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May - 29 
The Taliban have issued a statement, rejecting the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s investigative report’s findings on enabling environment and presence of foreign terrorists and extremist fighters in Afghanistan, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 30. According to the statement, the Taliban has st
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The Taliban have issued a statement, rejecting the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s investigative report’s findings on enabling environment and presence of foreign terrorists and extremist fighters in Afghanistan, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 30. According to the statement, the Taliban has stated that there is no foreign fighter in Afghanistan, adding that the group has been working for nine months to build trust between Afghanistan and the world. In addition, the Taliban has further said that the group will ensure that no country is to be threatened by any group using Afghanistan’s soil.
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June - 1 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said that it will continue to act as a mediator between the Pakistani government and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to ensure stability in the region, reports Tolo News on June 2. “Based on its main and permanent policy of supporting security and stability
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) said that it will continue to act as a mediator between the Pakistani government and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to ensure stability in the region, reports Tolo News on June 2. “Based on its main and permanent policy of supporting security and stability in the region, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has continued to mediate between the Pakistani government and the Tehrik-i-Taliban and is continuing its efforts and hopes for good results,” said Inamullah Samangani, a spokesman for the IEA.
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June - 3 
United States (US) Secretary Antony Blinken expressed concerns over the situation of religious and ethnic minorities in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on June 4.“In Afghanistan, conditions for religious freedom have deteriorated dramatically under the Taliban. Particularly as they crack down on the
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United States (US) Secretary Antony Blinken expressed concerns over the situation of religious and ethnic minorities in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on June 4.“In Afghanistan, conditions for religious freedom have deteriorated dramatically under the Taliban. Particularly as they crack down on the basic rights of women and girls to get an education, to work, to engage in society often under the banner of religion”. Secretary of State was commenting on the 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom.
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June - 3 
The acting Minister of Defense, of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, in an interview, said the Islamic Emirate wants "cordial relations with all countries of the world, especially the neighboring countries including India,” reports Tolo News. Mullah Yaqoob Muj
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The acting Minister of Defense, of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, in an interview, said the Islamic Emirate wants "cordial relations with all countries of the world, especially the neighboring countries including India,” reports Tolo News. Mullah Yaqoob Mujahid appeared on a television news program with India-based CNN News 18, and said, “We, Inshallah, will have cordial relations with all these countries. India is known as one of the best countries that maintain amicable relations. Afghans make friends with India and their friendship is cordial, based on trust and honesty”.
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June - 5 
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) denied the alleged reports of the beheading of three members of the Resistance Front and the killing of civilians in Panjshir province, reports Tolo News on June 6. Earlier, the National Resistance Front (NRF) claimed that the forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanis
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The Ministry of Interior (MoI) denied the alleged reports of the beheading of three members of the Resistance Front and the killing of civilians in Panjshir province, reports Tolo News on June 6. Earlier, the National Resistance Front (NRF) claimed that the forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) beheaded three of its members in Panjshir.
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June - 11 
On June 11, Special Envoy of the European Union (EU) for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson in tweet stated that special envoys and representatives of the EU member states met over ‘deteriorating’ human rights situation in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. The meeting which was held in Br
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On June 11, Special Envoy of the European Union (EU) for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson in tweet stated that special envoys and representatives of the EU member states met over ‘deteriorating’ human rights situation in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. The meeting which was held in Brussels concentrated on recent issues involving women and girls, the ‘deteriorating human rights situation’, the absence of policy and public engagement, and the difficulty to implement coherent policies compliant with the international universal principles that also serve the people of Afghanistan. This meeting comes at a time when the Human Rights Watch have accused the Taliban of war crimes in Panjshir and called on the international community to impose a travel ban on senior Taliban officials in a separate report.
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June - 17 
Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid on June 17 said that the negotiations between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistani Government concluded two days back in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, reports Geo News. Mujahid, who is the deputy of minister information and culture
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Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid on June 17 said that the negotiations between the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistani Government concluded two days back in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, reports Geo News. Mujahid, who is the deputy of minister information and culture, told Geo News that he hopes that this time, the negotiations bear fruit — as the last round of peace talks between the two sides did not yield results. Mujahid said that his side played the role of a mediator. He assured that in case the negotiations between the TTP and Pakistan fail, then the Taliban would not allow the Afghan soil to be used for attacks against Pakistan.
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June - 18 
The United States (US) is considering whether to extend a waiver issued during President Donald Trump’s tenure that would allow certain Islamic Emirate officials to continue to travel abroad, reports Tolo News on June 19. “The Biden administration is locked in a fierce internal debate over whether t
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The United States (US) is considering whether to extend a waiver issued during President Donald Trump’s tenure that would allow certain Islamic Emirate officials to continue to travel abroad, reports Tolo News on June 19. “The Biden administration is locked in a fierce internal debate over whether to extend a Trump-era waiver that would allow select Taliban officials to travel abroad as they grapple with how to pressure the regime on Afghanistan’s deteriorating human rights situation,” a Foreign Policy report said. According to the Doha agreement signed between the US and the Islamic Emirate’s Political office of Qatar, the extension of the travel ban exemption of the Islamic Emirate’s leaders will end on June 20, 2022.
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June - 21 
On June 21, Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is committed to ensuring the safety of officials of the former government and politicians who recently arrived in the country, reports Ariana News. Muttaqi, along with fellow IEA repatriation com
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On June 21, Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is committed to ensuring the safety of officials of the former government and politicians who recently arrived in the country, reports Ariana News. Muttaqi, along with fellow IEA repatriation commission member, Khairullah Khairkhwa, while addressing a group of former politicians and officials who returned home recently, emphasized that Afghanistan is a “shared home” to all Afghans and stated they hope that all Afghans living abroad will one day return home.
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June - 30 
On June 30, a gathering of clerics from across Afghanistan was held in Kabul to discuss the current Afghan situation, reports Tolo News. It was attended by Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund and other top members of the Islamic Emirate as well as thousands of clerics from across the count
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On June 30, a gathering of clerics from across Afghanistan was held in Kabul to discuss the current Afghan situation, reports Tolo News. It was attended by Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund and other top members of the Islamic Emirate as well as thousands of clerics from across the country. “The problems with the Islamic Emirate will be solved through engagement. If we don’t join hands, it doesn’t matter from which language and tribe--the enemy is monitoring us,” Mullah Hassan Akhund said.
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July - 1 
The participants of the clerics' gathering at the Kabul Loya Jirga released a resolution that comprised of 11 principles, reports Tolo News on July 2. The principles are-1) Participants pledged allegiance to the Islamic Emirate leader, 2)The international community is called on to release Afghan as
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The participants of the clerics' gathering at the Kabul Loya Jirga released a resolution that comprised of 11 principles, reports Tolo News on July 2. The principles are-1) Participants pledged allegiance to the Islamic Emirate leader, 2)The international community is called on to release Afghan assets, 3)the participants called the current government 'legitimate" and called for its recognition, 4)Support announced for the decree of Islamic Emirate on drugs, 5)Support is given for the Islamic Emirate policy to not interfere with other countries and to expect the same from other countries, 6)Any type of cooperation with Daesh is forbidden, 7)Armed opposition against the current government is rebellion. 8) Islamic Emirate called on to attend to religious and modern education, health, agriculture, rights of ethnic minorities and women and children, and economic development, within the structure of Sharia 9) Islamic clerics who cause provocations via media must stop, 10) Islamic Emirate called on to incentivize national unity and 11) Clerics support the Islamic Emirate’s efforts to facilitate the return of Afghan figures from abroad.
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July - 6 
United States (US) assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia Donald Lu on July 6 said that the United States said that it's too early to consider recognition and no foreign government is contemplating legitimacy for the new government in Afghanistan, reports Ariana News. “I think there
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United States (US) assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia Donald Lu on July 6 said that the United States said that it's too early to consider recognition and no foreign government is contemplating legitimacy for the new government in Afghanistan, reports Ariana News. “I think there’s actually a global consensus to include Moscow and Beijing and Iran, that it’s too early to look at recognition,” Donald Lu, U.S. assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, said, in an interview.“Yes, some countries are beginning a very slow process of normalization of relations. No one is talking about formal recognition,” Lu said.
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July - 10 
Acting Minister of Defense Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that Kabul and Doha are expected to sign an agreement for security cooperation, reports Tolo News on July 11. Mawlawi Yaqoob said that the agreement will be assessed by the officials of the Islamic Emirate to decide whether or not it w
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Acting Minister of Defense Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that Kabul and Doha are expected to sign an agreement for security cooperation, reports Tolo News on July 11. Mawlawi Yaqoob said that the agreement will be assessed by the officials of the Islamic Emirate to decide whether or not it will be signed. “Qatar is interested in an agreement to be signed between the defense ministries of Qatar and Afghanistan. There will be a security pact, based on which the two countries will cooperate with each other. I look at it as a good step and we will consult on this agreement,” said, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid.
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July - 11 
The leader of the National Resistance Front (NRF), Ahmad Massoud, stressed the need for political dialogue to solve the current Afghan problems, reports Tolo News on July 12. “We have shared our concerns with all western and eastern countries regarding Afghanistan. The situation of Afghanistan nee
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The leader of the National Resistance Front (NRF), Ahmad Massoud, stressed the need for political dialogue to solve the current Afghan problems, reports Tolo News on July 12. “We have shared our concerns with all western and eastern countries regarding Afghanistan. The situation of Afghanistan needs serious assessment, it needs serious attention. Afghanistan needs to reach political stability through any kind of pressure. The Taliban or any other group should find a political solution in cooperation with the region and the world to solve the problems of Afghanistan, otherwise, the problems in Afghanistan can once again reach out to the region and world,” said Ahmad Massoud.
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July - 13 
The US Department of State said that Washington does “not support violent opposition against the Taliban," reports Tolo News on July 14. We are monitoring the recent uptick in violence closely and call on all sides to exercise restraint and to engage. This is the only way that Afghanistan can confro
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The US Department of State said that Washington does “not support violent opposition against the Taliban," reports Tolo News on July 14. We are monitoring the recent uptick in violence closely and call on all sides to exercise restraint and to engage. This is the only way that Afghanistan can confront its many challenges,” a State Department spokesperson. “We want to see the emergence of stable and sustainable political dispensation via peaceful means. We do not support organized violent opposition to the Taliban, and we would discourage other powers from doing so as well,” the US State Department representative said.
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July - 19 
On July 19, 2022, Former vice president, Amrullah Saleh, says that the Taliban have been defeated by resistance forces in Baghlan and Panjshir Province, reports Aamaj News. Former vice-president Saleh posted on his Facebook page that the resistance forces have increased their activities and territo
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On July 19, 2022, Former vice president, Amrullah Saleh, says that the Taliban have been defeated by resistance forces in Baghlan and Panjshir Province, reports Aamaj News. Former vice-president Saleh posted on his Facebook page that the resistance forces have increased their activities and territory. “The Taliban militias after lots of efforts to seize and suppress the resistance, have been defeated in Panjshir and Baghlan, and after every attempted attack, not only the resistance has been strengthened and gained the knowledge regarding the territories, but also they have spread their shadow-like domination,” said Saleh says. He adds that the Taliban have made the country an “open-prison” for the people.
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July - 21 
Ambassador of the European Union (EU) for Afghanistan, Andreas von Brandt, said that the broad consensus of the international community is that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) should not be recognized, reports Tolo News on July 22. Brandt, at a meeting in the European Parliament, called att
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Ambassador of the European Union (EU) for Afghanistan, Andreas von Brandt, said that the broad consensus of the international community is that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) should not be recognized, reports Tolo News on July 22. Brandt, at a meeting in the European Parliament, called attention to the increase in hunger and the bad economic situation in Afghanistan. According to Brandr, the world is trying to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, not to the current Government. “We have a very cautious approach…and I think …if there are a few good things at the moment it is, that there is the tremendous consensus on the non-recognition in the entire Western world and I actually don’t see that changing in the near future,” Andreas von Brandt said.
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July - 23 
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) deputy spokesman Bilal Karimi, said that it has implemented all commitments based on the 2020 Doha agreement, reports Tolo News on July 24. Karimi further said that the government is committed to ensuring the rights all citizens including women and minorities, ac
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) deputy spokesman Bilal Karimi, said that it has implemented all commitments based on the 2020 Doha agreement, reports Tolo News on July 24. Karimi further said that the government is committed to ensuring the rights all citizens including women and minorities, according to Sharia. “We want good relations with all countries, but we do not allow anyone who will dictate to us on the formations and structure of government,” added Karimi. The IEA spokesperson’s remarks came in response to comments of United States (US) Department spokesperson Ned Price on July 21.
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July - 31 
In addition, US President Joe Biden was briefed on July 1 in the White House Situation Room, on the proposed strike by his national security aides, reports Reuters. According to officials, President Biden, also asked officials to consider the risks the strike could pose to American Mark Frerichs, wh
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In addition, US President Joe Biden was briefed on July 1 in the White House Situation Room, on the proposed strike by his national security aides, reports Reuters. According to officials, President Biden, also asked officials to consider the risks the strike could pose to American Mark Frerichs, who has been in Taliban captivity for more than two years, and to Afghans who aided the U.S. war efforts who remain in the country. Further, the U.S. lawyers also considered the legality of the strike, concluding that al-Zawahiri’s continued leadership of the terrorist group and support for al-Qaida attacks made him a lawful target. Later on, July 25, as President Biden was isolated in the White House residence with COVID-19, he received a final briefing from his team. Finally, President Biden was informed on late July 30 that the operation has been initiated and after the strike happened on July 31. A further 36 hours of intelligence analysis would follow before U.S. officials began sharing that al-Zawahri was killed, as they watched the Haqqani Taliban network restrict access to the safe house and relocate the dead al-Qaida leader’s family. U.S. officials interpreted that as the Taliban trying to conceal the fact, they had harbored al-Zawahri. Later, on August 1 the US President Joe Biden announced the killing of Ayman al-Zawahri (71), reports AP. President Joe Biden said, “He will never again, never again, allow Afghanistan to become a terrorist safe haven because he is gone and we’re going to make sure that nothing else happens.” He further added, “This terrorist leader is no more”. According to the White House website’s press release of US President speech Joe Biden, “After relentlessly seeking Zawahiri for years under Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump, our intelligence community located Zawahiri earlier this year. He had moved to downtown Kabul to reunite with members of his immediate family. After carefully considering the clear and convincing evidence of his location, I authorized a precision strike that would remove him from the battlefield once and for all. This mission was carefully planned and rigorously minimized the risk of harm to other civilians. And one week ago, after being advised that the conditions were optimal, I gave the final approval to go get him, and the mission was a success. None of his family members were hurt, and there were no civilian casualties”. Separately, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that a strike took place and strongly condemned it, calling it a violation of "international principles", reports Tolo News August 1. The Long War Journal reports the Zabihullah Mujahid’s statement as, “On the second day of the first month of the current year 1444 Hijri, an air strike was carried out on a residential house in Sherpur area of Kabul city. The nature of the incident was not revealed at first. The security and intelligence agencies of the Islamic Emirate investigated the incident and found that the attack was carried out by American drones. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly condemns this attack on any pretext and calls it a clear violation of international principles and the Doha Agreement. Such actions are a repetition of the failed experiences of the past 20 years and are against the interests of the United States of America, Afghanistan and the region. Repeating such actions will damage the available opportunities.”
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August - 1 
Former Head of National Directorate of Security (NDS), Rahmatullah Nabil, said that the Taliban Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, had shared information on Ayman al Zawahiri in exchange for his removal from the blacklist, reports Aamaj News on August 2. Also, Nabil stated that Haqqani left Kabu
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Former Head of National Directorate of Security (NDS), Rahmatullah Nabil, said that the Taliban Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, had shared information on Ayman al Zawahiri in exchange for his removal from the blacklist, reports Aamaj News on August 2. Also, Nabil stated that Haqqani left Kabul after the death of Ayman al Zawahiri. “Haqqani through the mediation of General Bajwa [Chief of Army Staff-Pakistan] and ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence] was trying to restore relations with the Americans and to be removed from the blacklist. Therefore, he shared the information about the Al Zawahiri whereabouts to the Americans to achieve these goals,” Mr. Nabil said.
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August - 24 
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said that they are using all paths to facilitate the return of “political opponents", reports Tolo News on August 25. The IEA’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid also said that there will be no threat from the Afghan soil to any country. “
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said that they are using all paths to facilitate the return of “political opponents", reports Tolo News on August 25. The IEA’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid also said that there will be no threat from the Afghan soil to any country. “The Islamic Emirate is obliged to provide security all over Afghanistan, to protect itself and its people, and to prevent Afghanistan from being a place from which any country would feel threatened. This is our national responsibility, and we are paying more attention to this” Zabiullah Mujahid said.
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August - 30 
The Head of foreign relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF), Ali Maisam Nazary, said that NRF’s operations have expanded during the past year and is currently fighting against the Taliban in six provinces of the country with 4,000 well-equipped and trained forces, reports Ha
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The Head of foreign relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF), Ali Maisam Nazary, said that NRF’s operations have expanded during the past year and is currently fighting against the Taliban in six provinces of the country with 4,000 well-equipped and trained forces, reports Hasth-e-Subh on August 31.“Last winter, we had a military presence in six provinces in northern Afghanistan: Panjshir, Kapisa, Baghlan, Badakhshan, Takhar and Parwan,” said Ali Maisam Nazary.
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September - 4 
National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF), leader Ahmad Massoud said that international terrorists groups like Al Qaeda support the Taliban and they suppress the people of Afghanistan, reports Aamaj News on September 5. The leader of NRF said that so far, no foreign country has supported the NR
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National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF), leader Ahmad Massoud said that international terrorists groups like Al Qaeda support the Taliban and they suppress the people of Afghanistan, reports Aamaj News on September 5. The leader of NRF said that so far, no foreign country has supported the NRF, and the front is continuing its activities by the support of the people.
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September - 12 
The EU Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas Nicholson, said on September 12 at the meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that the Taliban regime has not been able to fulfill its promises concerning human rights in Afghanistan, reports Hasht-e Subh. Speaking at the UN H
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The EU Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas Nicholson, said on September 12 at the meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that the Taliban regime has not been able to fulfill its promises concerning human rights in Afghanistan, reports Hasht-e Subh. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, Nicholson presented his reports on the Taliban’s dominance in Afghanistan and voiced his deep concern over the increase in violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in this country. In this meeting, he emphasized that the Taliban’s responsibility towards human and international humanitarian rights in Afghanistan should be guaranteed. Nicholson stressed that there is enough evidence regarding human rights violations that are being committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, and the UNHRC should listen to the voices of brave Afghan women. Meanwhile, the UNHRC on September 12 took up the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, with an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, followed by an enhanced interactive dialogue on the human rights situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. In this report, Richard Bennett, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, said since the mandate was established almost a year ago, the human rights situation had deteriorated. Afghans have been trapped in a human rights crisis that the world seemed powerless to address. The severe rollback of the rights of women and girls, reprisals targeting opponents and critics, and a clampdown on freedom of expression by the Taliban amounted to a descent into authoritarianism. In response to this report by UNHRC, the Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has rejected the violations of human rights in Afghanistan and has described it as “biased and unrealistic”. Mujahid said that the situation of human rights and women in Afghanistan has improved compared to the past, adding that in Bennett’s report none of the “achievements of the Taliban regarding women” were highlighted. He condemned Bennett’s report and urged the United Nations to respect the opinions of people around the world.
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September - 14 
National Resistance Front (NRF) spokesman Sibghatullah Ahmadi on September 14 criticized UNAMA for not identifying the Taliban group as perpetrators of war crimes in Panjshir , reports Hasht-e Subh. Ahmadi criticized UNAMA that it does not follow its main mission regarding the human situation in Afg
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National Resistance Front (NRF) spokesman Sibghatullah Ahmadi on September 14 criticized UNAMA for not identifying the Taliban group as perpetrators of war crimes in Panjshir , reports Hasht-e Subh. Ahmadi criticized UNAMA that it does not follow its main mission regarding the human situation in Afghanistan. “Despite reliable evidence that indicates the shooting of handcuffed prisoners by the Taliban group, UNAMA has raised concern over the widespread violation of human rights in Panjshir without naming the Taliban,” Ahmadi said on his Facebook page.
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September - 14 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid on September 14 denied that Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Chief Maulana Masood Azhar was in Afghanistan, and said he is in Pakistan, reports Tolo News. Pakistani media reported that Pakistan's Foreign Ministry in a letter asked the Islamic
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid on September 14 denied that Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Chief Maulana Masood Azhar was in Afghanistan, and said he is in Pakistan, reports Tolo News. Pakistani media reported that Pakistan's Foreign Ministry in a letter asked the Islamic Emirate to find and arrest Azhar. “The leader of the Jaish-e-Mohammad group is not here in Afghanistan. This is an organization which could be in Pakistan. Anyway, he is not in Afghanistan and we have not been asked anything like this. We have heard about it in the news. Our reaction is that this is not true,” Zabiullah Mujahid said. The MoFA said that such allegations can affect the relations between Kabul and Islamabad. “We also call on all parties to refrain from such allegations lacking any proof and documentation. Such media allegations can adversely affect bilateral relations,” said Abdul Qahar Balkhi, a spokesman for MoFA. The alleged letter said that Azhar is hiding somewhere in the eastern provinces of Nangarhar or Kunar, according to the anonymous source quoted by Pakistani media.
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September - 25 
The Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirajuddin Mehruddin said that “Afghanistan is rapidly becoming a safe haven for terrorist groups," reports Tolo News on September 26. Talking at the 77th UN General Assembly, Mehruddin said that the participation of Afghanistan in the process of regional cooperati
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The Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirajuddin Mehruddin said that “Afghanistan is rapidly becoming a safe haven for terrorist groups," reports Tolo News on September 26. Talking at the 77th UN General Assembly, Mehruddin said that the participation of Afghanistan in the process of regional cooperation is a key to the success of efforts undertaken by the international community. “We share 1,400 km border with this country ... In the current alarming situation, it is… for Tajikistan to strengthen its border with Afghanistan,” Sirajuddin Mehruddin said.
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September - 27 
The United States special envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West said without a serious “national political dialogue” about the future of the country among Afghans who have “genuine support in their community, I really do fear.... we could see a return to civil war in time, “reports Tolo News on Septembe
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The United States special envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West said without a serious “national political dialogue” about the future of the country among Afghans who have “genuine support in their community, I really do fear.... we could see a return to civil war in time, “reports Tolo News on September 28. But the deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, Bilal Karimi, said that there is no need for national dialogue in the country.
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October - 1 
According to the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the death toll of the attack on the Kaaj educational center has risen to 25 people. Another 31 people were injured in the attack adds MoI, reports Tolo News on October 2. However, the United Nation Assistant Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said the number
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According to the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the death toll of the attack on the Kaaj educational center has risen to 25 people. Another 31 people were injured in the attack adds MoI, reports Tolo News on October 2. However, the United Nation Assistant Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said the number is 35 dead and 82 wounded. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack at the Kaaj Higher Educational Centre.
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October - 1 
The United Nation's special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, said that only five influential Taliban leaders are opposed to the opening of girls’ schools in Afghanistan above the sixth grade, reports Tolo News on October 2. “I was told that there are five people who are ke
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The United Nation's special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, said that only five influential Taliban leaders are opposed to the opening of girls’ schools in Afghanistan above the sixth grade, reports Tolo News on October 2. “I was told that there are five people who are keeping the girls’ schools closed, five very powerful people, in the ... hierarchy, including the supreme leader, but the majority even on the Taliban side are in favor of the opening of girls’ schools,” he said.
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October - 2 
October 2, the Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Mawlavi Abdul Kabir says the door of negotiations and understanding is open to all countries, including the United States, reports Ariana News. Abdul Kabir, in a meeting with a number of academic a
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October 2, the Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Mawlavi Abdul Kabir says the door of negotiations and understanding is open to all countries, including the United States, reports Ariana News. Abdul Kabir, in a meeting with a number of academic and scientific figures of the country, said that talks are open to all countries around the world, including the US. The sharing of consultations from scientific personalities to improve the system is said to be one of the main goals of this meeting.
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October - 15 
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said that the announcement of an official cabinet will take some time, reports Tolo News on October 16. “The official cabinet takes time. The constitution has yet to be formed. The Afghans living abroad have not come yet. These
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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)’s spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said that the announcement of an official cabinet will take some time, reports Tolo News on October 16. “The official cabinet takes time. The constitution has yet to be formed. The Afghans living abroad have not come yet. These are the principles of the government, whenever these criteria are met, the government will exist in a normal situation,” he said.
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October - 19 
Tajikistan Minister of Interior, Ramazon Rahimov while addressing the International and Regional Border Security and Management Cooperation to Counter Terrorism and Prevent the Movement of Terrorists conference, said that the Taliban has issued Afghan passports to more than 3,000 members of "terrori
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Tajikistan Minister of Interior, Ramazon Rahimov while addressing the International and Regional Border Security and Management Cooperation to Counter Terrorism and Prevent the Movement of Terrorists conference, said that the Taliban has issued Afghan passports to more than 3,000 members of "terrorist groups", reports Afintl.com. Rahimov added that the current situation in Afghanistan confirms the dangers posed by the Taliban regime.
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November - 9 
Evgeniy Sysoev, Head of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) counter-terrorism center, has warned of the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan and the export of insecurity from this country to the region on November 9, reports Hasht-e-Subh. He expressed concern about the deterioration
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Evgeniy Sysoev, Head of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) counter-terrorism center, has warned of the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan and the export of insecurity from this country to the region on November 9, reports Hasht-e-Subh. He expressed concern about the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan. He thus stated, “The worsening situation in Afghanistan increases the risk of instability in the entire region, especially in Central Asia.”
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November - 13 
Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzadeh, the Taliban supreme leader, has ordered his group’s judges to “implement hudood and retribution” on criminals across Afghanistan on November 13, reports Hasht-e-Subh. In a Tweet, the Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the order was issued by Akhundzadeh in a mee
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Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzadeh, the Taliban supreme leader, has ordered his group’s judges to “implement hudood and retribution” on criminals across Afghanistan on November 13, reports Hasht-e-Subh. In a Tweet, the Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the order was issued by Akhundzadeh in a meeting with judges. “Those cases in which all the Sharia conditions of hudood and retribution have been completed, you (the judges) are obliged to implement Islamic penal law,” Mujahid wrote quoting Akhundzadeh. Mujahid however did not explain in which meeting the leader of this group met with the judges and on which date this order was issued.
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November - 24 
In response to reports on the whipping of people by the Taliban, the United Nations has called flogging of the people under any pretext as a cruel act by the Taliban, on November 24, reports Hasht-e Subh. Farhan Haq, the Deputy Spokesman of the Secretary General of the United Nations, stated “We are
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In response to reports on the whipping of people by the Taliban, the United Nations has called flogging of the people under any pretext as a cruel act by the Taliban, on November 24, reports Hasht-e Subh. Farhan Haq, the Deputy Spokesman of the Secretary General of the United Nations, stated “We are against any kind of cruel punishment.”
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November - 24 
Rina Amiri, the US Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights, on November 24, in response to the lashing of 14 people, including women, in Logar Province says that the Taliban have become more defiant against the world than in the past, reports Hasht-e-Subh. Amiri tweeted a report on th
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Rina Amiri, the US Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights, on November 24, in response to the lashing of 14 people, including women, in Logar Province says that the Taliban have become more defiant against the world than in the past, reports Hasht-e-Subh. Amiri tweeted a report on the punishment of the accused people in Logar, saying that the event was terrible and dangerous because it showed the Taliban’s defiance against the world.
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November - 25 
Amnesty International on November 25, stated that the rights of Afghan women and girls have been violated under the rule of the Taliban in the last 15 months, reports Hasht-e Subh. It stated, “We must remember that the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan have been continually violated by the Ta
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Amnesty International on November 25, stated that the rights of Afghan women and girls have been violated under the rule of the Taliban in the last 15 months, reports Hasht-e Subh. It stated, “We must remember that the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan have been continually violated by the Taliban for 15 months now”. The group has asked the Taliban to stop suppressing Afghan women and girls.
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November - 25 
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on November 25, called on Taliban leadership to end violence against women and the “broader deterioration of women’s rights” in an efforts to establish a sustainable peace in the country, reports khaama.com. UNAMA made the call at a time the w
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United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on November 25, called on Taliban leadership to end violence against women and the “broader deterioration of women’s rights” in an efforts to establish a sustainable peace in the country, reports khaama.com. UNAMA made the call at a time the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the global 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.
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November - 29 
Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) announced that an aid package of USD 40 million in cash arrived in Kabul on November 29 as part of the series of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News Agency. DAB called for more cooperation in the field. Last week, two packages worth USD 40 million of huma
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Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) announced that an aid package of USD 40 million in cash arrived in Kabul on November 29 as part of the series of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News Agency. DAB called for more cooperation in the field. Last week, two packages worth USD 40 million of humanitarian aid arrived in Afghanistan and were transferred to one of the country’s commercial banks. Since the beginning of humanitarian cash aid to Afghanistan, this is the 45th aid package that reaches Kabul in the form of cash and is delivered to one of the commercial banks in the country. Since the beginning of the process of dispatching humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, more than USD one billion of humanitarian aid has reached the country.
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November - 29 
The US special representative for Afghan women’s affairs, Rina Amiri on November 29, said that Afghan women are real heroes and have stood up against threats, violence, and prisons, reports Hasht-e Subh. She added: “On the International Day of Women’s Human Rights Defenders, it is difficult to find
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The US special representative for Afghan women’s affairs, Rina Amiri on November 29, said that Afghan women are real heroes and have stood up against threats, violence, and prisons, reports Hasht-e Subh. She added: “On the International Day of Women’s Human Rights Defenders, it is difficult to find a more inspiring example of courage than the Afghan women and girls who fight for the right to education and work and to feed their families.”
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December - 4 
The head of Herat Women’s Prison, Alia Azizi, is reportedly alive and in the custody of the Taliban, a group of Afghan women’s rights activists has called for her release in a statement on December 4, reports Hasht-e Subh. Earlier, an independent source had confirmed that Alia Azizi had contacted he
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The head of Herat Women’s Prison, Alia Azizi, is reportedly alive and in the custody of the Taliban, a group of Afghan women’s rights activists has called for her release in a statement on December 4, reports Hasht-e Subh. Earlier, an independent source had confirmed that Alia Azizi had contacted her family, saying that she was alive and had been severely tortured in one of the Taliban prisons.
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December - 5 
An intelligence assessment being released on December 5 by the United States (US) Director of National Intelligence (DNI) estimates that through 2025, the Taliban regime will not prevent a humanitarian catastrophe without international aid, reiterating that the Taliban use harsh tactics to maintain
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An intelligence assessment being released on December 5 by the United States (US) Director of National Intelligence (DNI) estimates that through 2025, the Taliban regime will not prevent a humanitarian catastrophe without international aid, reiterating that the Taliban use harsh tactics to maintain control of the population, reports Hasht-E Subh on January 11. The report further predicted Taliban prioritizes reinforcement of theocratic rule over building a modern state, and the group will roll back much of the last two decades’ social and civic liberalizations. The findings of the DNI also stated that the Islamic State in Khurasan Province (ISKP) will pose the most challenging threat to the Taliban, regional nations and the west while Al-Qaeda elements will need more time to regroup before the they will be capable of posing threats to the west and regional countries.
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December - 5 
Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, claims that the perpetrator of the attack on Pakistan’s Embassy in Kabul has been arrested on December 5, reports Hasht-e Subh. Based on primary investigations, Mujahid claimed that the attack was a “joint operation” launched by Islamic State of Khurasan Provin
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Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, claims that the perpetrator of the attack on Pakistan’s Embassy in Kabul has been arrested on December 5, reports Hasht-e Subh. Based on primary investigations, Mujahid claimed that the attack was a “joint operation” launched by Islamic State of Khurasan Province (ISKP) and insurgents – a term the Taliban use to address their opponents. Mujahid without elaborating on the identity of the suspect, said that the perpetrator of the attack is a foreign national.
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December - 7 
On December 7, the United States (US) State Department expressed concerns that Afghanistan would once again become a haven for terrorists while simultaneously warning that it would intervene and take action if terrorists regrouped in Afghanistan, reports Khamma Press. During a press briefing, the US
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On December 7, the United States (US) State Department expressed concerns that Afghanistan would once again become a haven for terrorists while simultaneously warning that it would intervene and take action if terrorists regrouped in Afghanistan, reports Khamma Press. During a press briefing, the US Department of State spokesperson, Ned Price, reiterated US President Joe Biden’s pledge to take action in the event of terrorists reassembling in Afghanistan. The statement was made in response to a question regarding the escalation in violence in Afghanistan and the government’s failure to stop offering “safe havens” to terrorist organizations, such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), al-Qaeda, the Islamic State, and others.
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December - 7 
The French Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ambassador David Martinon, who continues to serve in that capacity remotely, on December 7 said that the ‘Talibanization’ of Afghanistan was completed with the resumption of public executions by the Taliban, reports Hasht-e Subh. Martinon, in a statement on Twit
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The French Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ambassador David Martinon, who continues to serve in that capacity remotely, on December 7 said that the ‘Talibanization’ of Afghanistan was completed with the resumption of public executions by the Taliban, reports Hasht-e Subh. Martinon, in a statement on Twitter said that since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan he has repeatedly warned that the Talibanization of the country was underway. Moves, such as denying girls from schools, preventing women from visiting public parks and carrying out executions in public indicated the ‘Talibanization’ of Afghanistan. He stressed that the Talibanization process of Afghanistan was completed with public executions, carried out in the presence of senior Taliban leaders in Farah Province on December 7. Senior Taliban leaders were present at public execution in Farah Football Stadium. Referring to the December 7, 2022, execution, in Farah Province, a Taliban spokesman, Bilal Karimi, on December 8 said that the execution, which happened in the Farah, was carried out after many investigations and assessments, reports Tolo News. “The execution yesterday took place after many investigations, which were aligned with Islamic (law). All sides should not have any concern in this regard and should respect it,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman for the Taliban. Tolo News reports on December 8 that following widespread reactions “The supreme leader spoke and said we have struggled this much and fought for 20 years with the pagans to ensure an Islamic system and that now that God has given it to us, (God) means for us to ensure his divine commands,” said Mohammad Ismail Rahmani, a senior member of the Taliban.
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December - 7 
UN Human Rights office Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence described the first public execution by Taliban as a “deeply disturbing” development on December 7, reports news.un.org. He added, it was performed in the presence of local residents and some senior members of the de facto authorities. Reminding t
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UN Human Rights office Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence described the first public execution by Taliban as a “deeply disturbing” development on December 7, reports news.un.org. He added, it was performed in the presence of local residents and some senior members of the de facto authorities. Reminding that public executions constitute a form of “cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment”, he stressed that they are “arbitrary in nature and contrary to the right to life protected under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Afghanistan is a State party”.
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December - 8 
United States (US) envoy to Afghanistan Thomas West stated to a delegation of the senior Afghan interim government officials in a meeting in the UAE that bringing stability and prosperity relies on respecting women’s rights, reports Khamma Press on December 8. “West took the opportunity to meet with
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United States (US) envoy to Afghanistan Thomas West stated to a delegation of the senior Afghan interim government officials in a meeting in the UAE that bringing stability and prosperity relies on respecting women’s rights, reports Khamma Press on December 8. “West took the opportunity to meet with the Taliban representative in the UAE to engage on the issues of paramount importance to the United States and the international community. These issues include the deteriorating humanitarian rights situation, restrictions on women and girls’ rights,” West said. West held talks with Mullah Mohammed Yaqoub Mujahid, the acting Defense Minister of Afghanistan during which they exchanged views on matters of security, stability, and respect for human rights. West also discussed security matters with the Taliban delegation, including counter-terrorism efforts against Islamic State (IS) and other terrorist groups. Washington will continue to take action against terrorist groups that threaten its interest and security.
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December - 9 
In reaction to the Taliban’s public flogging in Chaharikar football stadium of Parwan Province, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on December 9, said that corporal punishment is prohibited by international law, reports Hasht-e Subh. “We call for respect for international h
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In reaction to the Taliban’s public flogging in Chaharikar football stadium of Parwan Province, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on December 9, said that corporal punishment is prohibited by international law, reports Hasht-e Subh. “We call for respect for international human rights obligations,” the UNAMA statement read.
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December - 10 
On December 10, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), issued a statement on Twitter, asking the Taliban to live up to commitments enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), reports Hasht-e Subh. UNAMA asked the Taliban to reverse the slew of edicts and pra
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On December 10, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), issued a statement on Twitter, asking the Taliban to live up to commitments enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), reports Hasht-e Subh. UNAMA asked the Taliban to reverse the slew of edicts and practices they have introduced which restrict the basic rights of the people of Afghanistan. Taliban continued to crack down on protests, curb media freedom, and arbitrarily arrest journalists, protesters, and civil society activists, the agency added. UNAMA has also documented cases of extrajudicial killings, torture, ill-treatment and arbitrary detentions carried out by the Taliban, the statement read.
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December - 10 
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) provided assistance to some 25,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Sar-i-Pul Province’s Balkhab District, according to UNHCR statement of December 10, reports Hasht-e Subh. UNHCR also pledged to support voluntarily returning IDPs in Af
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) provided assistance to some 25,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Sar-i-Pul Province’s Balkhab District, according to UNHCR statement of December 10, reports Hasht-e Subh. UNHCR also pledged to support voluntarily returning IDPs in Afghanistan ahead of winter, enabling families to re-establish themselves, purchase warm clothing and fuel and undertaking repairs.
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December - 26 
On December 26, the National Resistance Front (NRF) stated that the ban on women’s work and education in Afghanistan is in the violation of global values and Islamic teachings, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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On December 26, the National Resistance Front (NRF) stated that the ban on women’s work and education in Afghanistan is in the violation of global values and Islamic teachings, reports Hasht-e Subh.
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December - 27 
Jan Egeland, the secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), said that Banning of female staff is a big blow and therefore we have suspended all our work as we cannot work with males only, Tolo News reported on December 28. He further said that the council abides by all Islamic values
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Jan Egeland, the secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), said that Banning of female staff is a big blow and therefore we have suspended all our work as we cannot work with males only, Tolo News reported on December 28. He further said that the council abides by all Islamic values and principles and asks that the Islamic Emirate reconsider its decision to suspend women's employment. We cannot do good work with males only, it is impossible, exactly this decision makes it impossible for us to work in Afghanistan, he added.
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