report in Khaama Press online, Dec 2, 2023The U.S. Department of State, in its annual report on global terrorism, has stated that the efforts of the Taliban administration to prevent the activities of terrorist groups are not clear, and some elements of regional extremist groups are still active in the region. The annual report by the department, released on Friday, reveals that ISIS-Khorasan branch attacks in Afghanistan, primarily targeting civilians, continue unabated. Clearly, this report…
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By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, October 11, 2023Pakistan’s caretaker foreign minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, highlighted on Tuesday that although the war in Afghanistan has concluded and security has improved, there remains inadequate progress in safeguarding women’s and girls’ rights and addressing the threat from terrorist groups. At the 27th ECO Council of Ministers meeting in Azerbaijan, Jilani emphasized the importance of constructive engagement with the leaders of the current administration as the…
by Pradeep Menyangbo in The Kathmandu Post, Aug 27, 2023Dharan, a sub-metropolis in the district of Sunsari, remained peaceful on Saturday despite fear of possible confrontation between two rival groups. No untoward incidents occurred in Dharan and the adjoining areas due to the local administration’s security measures and the local residents’ commitment to the social cohesion and harmony. Various radical Hindu groups were scheduled to take out a rally in Dharan on Saturday urging for…
by Abdur Rahman in Dhaka Tribune, Aug 26,2023Friday marks six years since Rohingyas sought shelter in Bangladesh, and they are still stranded amid the complexities of geopolitics. Over the past six years, a total of 186 killings have occurred in the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, which can be linked to the criminal activities of different separatist groups. Of the 186 deaths, 85 took place between August 25, 2022 and August 24 this year. In comparison,…
By Political Editor in The Sunday Times, July 30, 2023 *As UNP appoints committees to revive party at grassroots level; broader alliance planned with like-minded parties and groups **Lanza’s new party on a mission to win support for Wickremesinghe among SLPP and ‘independent’ MPs……. Behind-the-scenes activity, particularly those initiated by President Wickremesinghe, still retains the focus on a presidential poll. Of course, the aim is to hold it next year. One step is a move…
By Sabria Abdal in TOLOnews, July 17, 2023 at 5:37 PMIranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that if the international community does not pay serious attention to the security challenges caused by the “movements of terrorist groups” in Afghanistan, its negative impact will affect the region and the world. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in a meeting with Feridun Sinirlioğlu, Special Coordinator of the UN, discussed the importance of forming an inclusive government and fighting terrorism in Afghanistan,…
Report in TOLOnews Online, June 19, 2023 at 9:20 PMThe spokesman for the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said that there are no insurgent groups, including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, in Afghanistan. Speaking at a press conference in Kabul, the spokesman, Abdul Matin Qani, said that the Islamic Emirate wants to have good relations with the world. He also denied the presence of Daesh in Afghanistan. “The policy of the Islamic Emirate is to have good relations…
By Gulalai Hakim in TOLOnews, March 21,2023 at 9:13 PMThe EU Council said in a statement that it is concerned about the “presence and operations of terrorist groups in Afghanistan,” saying that the country should not once again serve as a “base for terrorism.” However, the statement said that the EU approved the conclusions that reaffirm the EU’s “principled commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan and to supporting the people of the country.” “Afghanistan…