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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

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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.

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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

Inspiring graduate was first in her family to go to school after fleeing Taliban

Gurvin Chopra has graduated from the University of Bristol with a master’s degree in human rights law

Evening Standard

'Boycott is not the way to go about it': Jos Buttler on England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI; Following calls for a boycott due to the Taliban regime's attack on women's rights, captain Jos Buttler says England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan should go ahead.

The Times of India

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

The Independent UK

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

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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.

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.

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Americans Freed In Prisoner Exchange With Taliban

Learn about the successful prisoner exchange involving Americans and a Taliban member in the final hours of President Biden's term.

The Independent UK

Two Americans released by Taliban in final deal of Biden administration

US nationals released from Taliban detention include Ryan Corbett, held for 894 days

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

Reason

Trump Goes After Mexico by Designating Drug Cartels Terrorist Organizations

Designating cartels as terrorist organizations could allow the feds to prosecute people who pay protection money—and might pave the way for undeclared war.

The Independent UK

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 Independent UK

Funding cuts to Afghanistan are the biggest threat to helping women, aid agency chief warns

The head of a major international aid agency is warning that funding cuts to Afghanistan are the biggest threat to helping the country’s women

The Independent UK

Senior Taliban official urges reversal of education ban for Afghan girls

The public rebuke is rare for a Taliban official

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