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Afghan women’s group hails court's move to arrest Taliban leaders for persecution of women

An Afghan women's group is welcoming the decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Taliban leaders for their persecution of women

The Independent UK

Taekwondo Star Hamidi Sacrifices Her Freedom To Battle The Taliban

Afghan taekwondo star Marzieh Hamidi told AFP the death threats she has received, forcing her to live under French police protection, show how effective her stinging criticism of the Taliban has been.

International Business Times

ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women

Reasonable grounds to believe crimes against humanity are being committed against women and girls in Afghanistan, application says

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Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's Reclusive Taliban Leader

Secluded in his stronghold in southern Afghanistan, reclusive Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is the cornerstone of the movement that has ruled the country unchallenged since reclaiming power in 2021, strictly enforcing Islamic law.

International Business Times

International Criminal Court prosecutor requests Taliban arrest warrants over repression of women and girls

‘These applications recognise that Afghan women and girls as well as the LGBT+ community are facing unprecedented persecution’

The Independent UK

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Of Taliban Leaders Over Persecution Of Women

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Thursday said he was seeking arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women, a crime against humanity.

International Business Times

ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants For Taliban Officials Over Gender Crimes

ICC pursues arrest warrants for Taliban officials accused of gender-based crimes in Afghanistan amid crackdown on women's rights.

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Chinese mine worker killed in attack claimed by Isis in Afghanistan

China says it ‘strongly’ condemns attack on its national

The Independent UK

Will Trump be able to retrieve billions of dollars worth of abandoned US military equipment from Taliban?

Even if Trump is advised to negotiate with the Taliban to bring back American military equipment, the process will be far more arduous than it appears, experts tell Arpan Rai

The Independent UK

Advocates and family react as Trump cancels Afghan refugee resettlement

Afghans, some already approved to arrive in the US, are left in limbo after the president suspends refugee resettlement.

Al Jazeera

Mine-clearing charity given £7m to continue work in Ukraine and Afghanistan

Development minister Anneliese Dodd made the announcement while visiting the Halo Trust on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Afghan Refugees In Pakistan Appeal For U.S. Assistance

15,000 Afghan refugees await U.S. resettlement amid suspension of refugee program, facing uncertainty and distress. Advocacy groups urge reconsideration of...

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Afghans fleeing Taliban urge Trump to lift refugee program suspension

Afghans who fled after the Taliban seized power have appealed to President Donald Trump to exempt them from an order suspending the relocation of refugees to the United States, some saying they risked their lives to support U.S. troops

The Independent UK

England captain Jos Buttler reveals stance on possible boycott of Afghanistan clash

England have faced calls to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture due to the Taliban regime’s assault on women’s rights

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US-Afghanistan Prisoner Swap Frees Americans In Exchange For Taliban Figure

Prisoner swap between U.S. and Taliban results in release of Americans and Taliban figure, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts and emphasizing dialogue f...

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Jos Buttler says England boycott of Afghanistan fixture ‘not the way to go’

Jos Buttler believes England should play Afghanistan at next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan despite calls for a boycott

International Business Times

Afghan Taliban Government Announces Prisoner Swap With US

The Taliban government said Tuesday it had released American citizens from prison in return for an Afghan fighter held in the United States, in a deal brokered by Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Taliban announces release of US citizens in prisoner swap deal

Taliban government in Afghanistan says two US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in US.

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The Independent UK

Taliban announce the release of two Americans held in Afghanistan in a prisoner exchange

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has announced the release of two Americans in a prisoner exchange

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Prisoner Exchange Sees Two Americans Freed From Afghanistan

Prisoner exchange between US and Taliban involving two Americans and a Taliban member, facilitated by Qatar.

The Guardian - US

Trump refugee ban ‘strands Afghans endangered by US withdrawal’

More than 1,600 people eligible to resettle in the United States are waiting to flee Afghanistan and Pakistan, say advocates

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Gen. Mark Milley Receives Preemptive Pardon From Biden

Former President Biden pardons Gen. Milley amid post-Afghanistan withdrawal scrutiny. Critics seek accountability.

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Senior Taliban official hits out at own group’s policies towards women

Deputy foreign minister says ‘there is no excuse’ for shutting schools for girls and women

The Guardian - US

CNN defamation case foreshadows Trump media crackdown, experts say

Contractor Zachary Young wins damages over Afghanistan story in trial notable for prosecution’s aggressive stance

The Independent UK

Pakistan launches security operation in the northwest after surge in violence and sectarian strife

Officials say Pakistani security forces launched an operation targeting militants in a restive northwestern district bordering Afghanistan following a surge in attacks and sectarian strife

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