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Afghanistan sees surge in atrocities, rights abuses as Taliban capture new areas

Since US President Joe Biden announced on May 1 the withdrawal of its troops, the Taliban has captured more than 150 districts, including the northern parts of the country, which was considered

July 27, 2021

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Next round of Afghan peace talks likely in August

Large-scale fighting on multiple fronts throughout Afghanistan is still at large as the Taliban claims to have captured 85 per cent….reports Asian Lite News The next meeting between delegations from the Afghanistan

July 27, 2021

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Austin tells Afghanistan to focus on slowing insurgents

Defense Secretary says that he believed the Afghans had the capability and the capacity to make progress, reports Asian Lite News Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the Afghan security forces’ first

July 26, 2021

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Xi Jinping’s Af-Pak predicament deepens

The PLA will increasingly have to bear the burden of ensuring the survival of the Durand Line, and of assisting the military in Pakistan and the Taliban in Afghanistan to maintain control

July 26, 2021

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Taliban violence fuels civilian casualties

Civilian casualties have increased 47 per cent in the last six months, the UN said in a report Resulting from a spike in violence in May that corresponded with the withdrawal of

July 26, 2021

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Afghanistan calls on int’l community to prevent Taliban’s atrocities

Over the past few weeks, Afghanistan has witnessed a surge in violence as the Taliban has intensified its offensive against Afghan forces…reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan on Sunday called on the international

July 26, 2021

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US vows to continue airstrikes supporting Afghan troops

Addressing a presser in Kabul, General McKenzie said, “The United States will continue to carry out airstrikes to support Afghan forces facing attack from the Taliban.”…reports Asian Lite News Amid Taliban’s ongoing

July 26, 2021

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UN: Al Qaeda Active In 15 Afghan Provinces

Report says militant outfit operates under Taliban protection from Kandahar, Helmand and Nimruz provinces Al Qaeda is present in at least 15 Afghan provinces, primarily in the eastern, southern and southeastern regions,

July 26, 2021

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Taliban slams US airstrikes as breach of Doha deal

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says airstrikes carried out by the US would lead to consequences, reports Asian Lite News The Taliban slammed the US airstrikes in the Afghan provinces of Kandahar and

July 25, 2021

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UN report reveals Al-Qaeda operates under Taliban protection

It said the security situation remains fragile with uncertainty surrounding the peace process and a risk of further deterioration..reports Asian Lite News The United Nations has warned in a new report that

July 25, 2021

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