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Islamist militant organization in control of Afghanistan
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The Taliban, which also refers to itself by its state name, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is an Afghan political and militant movement with an ideology comprising elements of the Deobandi movement of Islamic fundamentalism. It ruled approximately 75% of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001, before it was overthrown by an American invasion after the September 11 attacks carried out by the Taliban's ally al-Qaeda. The Taliban recaptured Kabul in August 2021 following the departure of coalition forces, after 20 years of Taliban insurgency, and now controls the entire country. The Taliban government is not recognized by any country and has been condemned for restricting human rights, including women's rights to work and have an education.
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India makes 1st political contact with TalibanExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Amir Khan Muttaqi spoke. They discussed the Pahalgam attack condemnation. India appreciated Afghanistan's stance against Pakistan's claims. Both nations aim..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pahalgam Attack: Why did Taliban-ruled Afghanistan support India, not Pakistan?Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi strongly condemned the Pahalgan attack. Earlier too, the Taliban condemned the terrorist attack and said that such incidents undermine..DNA - Published | |
India briefs Taliban; Afghanistan govt condemns Pahalgam attackIndia briefed the Taliban regime about Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam attack, seeking international support against cross-border terrorism. The Taliban's acting foreign minister condemned the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
British couple detained by Taliban 'moved to maximum security prison' as family raise health fears A British couple detained by the Taliban have been moved to a maximum security prison in Kabul in what has been described by their children as an alarming update.Sky News - Published | |
India closely monitoring situation in Afghanistan, discussed with Taliban regime various issues pertaining to bilateral relations: Delhi tells UNSCIndia informed the UN Security Council about its engagement with the Taliban regime, emphasizing the special people-to-people ties. India discussed bilateral relations and further humanitarian..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian envoy to Iran meets Afghan counterpart in Tehran to boost tiesIndian ambassador Gaurav Shresth and Afghanistan counterpart Fazl Haqqani met in Tehran to discuss cooperation via the Chabahar port. India remains engaged with the Taliban despite not recognizing its..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Misunderstanding' in arrest of British couple in Afghanistan, Taliban saysThe arrest of a British couple in Afghanistan was over a "misunderstanding," the Taliban has said.Sky News - Published | |
British couple in their 70s detained by Taliban in Afghanistan A British couple in their 70s who run education programmes in Afghanistan have been arrested by the Taliban, their children say. Sky News - Published | |
'Like a Jason Bourne movie' - how Afghan women's team fled TalibanThe Afghanistan Women's XI played their first match after an evacuation likened to "a Jason Bourne movie", led by three women on the other side of the world.BBC Sport - Published | |
Afghan cricketers play first match since fleeing Taliban Afghanistan's female cricketers play an exhibition match at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, with the players hoping to "open doors" for women in the country.BBC Sport - Published | |
'We just dream to play cricket for our country': Afghan women demand ICC takes stand against Taliban Cricket's governing body is under fire from Afghan women after being banned from playing by the Taliban, while men have continued competing.Sky News - Published | England v Afghanistan should go ahead - culture secretaryEngland's men's cricket team should play against Afghanistan, despite calls for a boycott in response to the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says.BBC Sport - Published |
International cricket bosses resisting calls to ban Afghanistan, Sky News learns World cricket bosses have no plans to ban Afghanistan's men from the Champions Trophy or to demand the Taliban allow a women's team to represent the country, Sky News has learned.Sky News - Published | Want to strengthen political, economic relations with India: AfghanistanThe Taliban regime in Afghanistan has acknowledged India as an important regional and economic power following high-level talks between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and acting Afghan foreign minister..IndiaTimes - Published |
In a first, foreign secretary engages Taliban; India may restart development projectsForeign secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, discussing India's readiness to support Afghan development needs and receiving assurance on security..IndiaTimes - Published | Soldiers concerned SAS had 'golden pass to get away with murder' in Afghanistan, inquiry hears Soldiers working within the UK's special forces discussed concerns that Afghans who posed no threat were being murdered in raids against suspected Taliban insurgents, an inquiry has been told.Sky News - Published |
England cricket rejects call for Afghanistan boycott over Taliban assault on women's rights England's cricket bosses have rejected calls for the team to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan over the ruling Taliban regime's assault on women's rights.Sky News - Published | India condemns Pakistan airstrikes in AfghanistanIndia expressed solidarity with the Taliban regime, condemning Pakistani airstrikes that have targeted Afghan civilians, including women and children. Pakistan's airstrikes, claimed to be in..IndiaTimes - Published |
A life free from the Taliban and 'gender apartheid': How Afghan women dream big for 2025 Young women living under oppressive Taliban rule in Afghanistan have dared to share their hopes and fears for 2025, which range from an end to "gender apartheid", to simply going for a walk in the..Sky News - Published | Taliban ‘appoints’ consul in Mumbai, govt mum on issueThe Taliban announced the appointment of Ikramuddin Kamil as acting consul in Mumbai, though India hasn't officially recognized the Taliban government. This follows unsuccessful attempts by the Taliban..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No plans' for Starmer to meet with Taliban at COP29 Sir Keir Starmer has "no plans" to meet with the Taliban during the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, Downing Street said.Sky News - Published | In a first, Indian official holds talks with Taliban defence ministerIndia engaged in its first meeting with Taliban's acting defense minister, Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, in Kabul on Wednesday. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on humanitarian..IndiaTimes - Published |
Afghan embassy to close as Taliban sacks all staff The Taliban has sacked all staff at the Afghan embassy in London, signalling its closure.Sky News - Published | Three tourists killed as several gunmen open fire in AfghanistanAt least four people - including three tourists - have been killed by gunmen in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province, the Taliban's interior ministry has said.Sky News - Published |
India, Russia hold talks on Afghanistan ahead of UN meet in DohaIndia and Russia discussed Afghanistan security and humanitarian assistance. Russian special envoy Zamir Kabulov and MEA joint secretary J P Singh met to address the current situation in Kabul. MEA..IndiaTimes - Published | Afghan activist who was 'erased' by Taliban reveals how women are 'suffering' in IranA young women's rights activist from Afghanistan recently left the country and travelled to Iran.Sky News - Published |
India hails Afghanistan's move to restore property rights of Hindus, SikhsIndia appreciates Taliban's positive step in restoring property rights for Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. Taliban authorities were reported to be working to restore private land to Hindu and Sikh minorities,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Positive development': MEA on Taliban 'allegedly' restoring property rights of Hindus and SikhsIndiaTimes - Published |
'Brave' Afghans who helped UK are to be housed on Welsh military campDozens of Afghans who fled the Taliban after risking their lives to help the UK during the 20-year conflict are to be housed on a military camp in Wales.Sky News - Published | Australia withdraw from Afghanistan T20 seriesAustralia withdraw from their men's T20 series against Afghanistan in August because of continued restrictions on women and girls under the ruling Taliban in the country.BBC Sport - Published |
