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A plea to Ben Wallace: It’s time to listen over Afghan war hero - as campaign grows

Senior military figures and MPs are among the 50,000 people supporting The Independent’s petition

The Independent UK

Afghan interpreter shot by Taliban living in poverty as 'racist' Army delays payout

Jamal Barack was 18 when he was shot in the arm and chest during an ambush on the Army’s Scots Guards in Helmand Province. He has been waiting for compensation for 13 years

Daily Mirror

Chicago-area asylum seekers who fled Afghanistan file federal lawsuit as their immigration status remains in limbo

While the government had indicated that asylum claims from Afghans would be expedited, a new lawsuit says many remain in limbo and face uncertainty about their immigration statuses.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Trapped Britons say Foreign Office won’t help them escape Sudan warzone

Foreign nationals, including Brits, have been left to fend for themselves in Khartoum as governments, aid agencies say it is too dangerous to run evacuations

The Independent UK

India's top court hears landmark case on same-sex marriage

In this week's show we head to Afghanistan, where women are struggling more than ever to access healthcare, amid tight restrictions under Sharia law imposed by the Taliban. We have a special report from our correspondents. Next, India's top court hears a landmark case brought by same-sex couples seeking a…

France 24

Afghan artist Kubra Khademi: 'The Taliban are threatened by the power of women and art'

To mark Afghan women's day on FRANCE 24, we hear from two women wielding their art in resistance against the Taliban. Performance and visual artist Kubra Khademi lives in France because her artwork provoked death threats at home in Afghanistan. Now based in Paris, she creates artwork about being in…

France 24

Reports of institutional sexism, racism & homophobia rock Britain's biggest police force

An independent investigation commissioned after the kidnapping, rape and murder of British woman Sarah Everard suggests her abuser, Wayne Couzens, was likely just the tip of the iceberg. The "Casey Report" revealed that London's Metropolitan Police is institutionally sexist, racist and homophobic, failing to protect both its own staff and…

France 24

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'Only 5%' of Afghanistan's humanitarian needs funded for 2023, researcher says

Since the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan in August 2021, women have been robbed of their right to learn, work and move freely. Their exclusion from public life is having dire consequences for the entire country. We discuss the situation with Melissa Cornet, a human rights researcher who works with…

France 24

Who is Dominic Raab? The political career of the karate black belt MP downed by bullying investigation

MP’s resignation as deputy prime minister and justice secretary would appear to have ended his ambitions of one day taking over in No 10

Evening Standard

Dominic Raab's 10 worst gaffes and controversies as Tory plans to quit at next election

The former Foreign Secretary and Brexit Secretary has previously admitted not reading the Good Friday Agreement before negotiating with the EU, and has come under fire over his views on feminism and taking the knee

Daily Mirror

Raab sent to the backbenches after colourful ministerial career

Dominic Raab’s dismissal as deputy prime minister follows the findings of a report into bullying allegations.

The Independent UK

Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting, says UN

A U.N.-convened meeting on Afghanistan next month will not focus on the possible international recognition of the Taliban administration, a U.N. spokesperson stressed on Thursday after comments by the deputy U.N. chief sparked concern and confusion.

Reuters

Millions close to hunger after WFP cuts food aid to Afghanistan

Six million Afghans, the UN agency warns, are one step away from famine as it appeals for more funds for Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

UN chief to host May meeting on Afghanistan in Qatar

Senior UN official says meeting could include talks on ‘baby steps’ towards international recognition of the Taliban.

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The Independent UK

The stupidest things tourists have done on holiday

A trip abroad can quickly turn sour if you don’t respect the local culture and customs

The Week

Pakistan’s descent into crisis

Pakistan appears to be on the brink of a full-blown crisis with the country struggling to get on top of mounting security threats, political uncertainty and economic instability.

Al Jazeera

US watchdog ‘cannot assure’ Afghanistan aid not going to Taliban

Special inspector says oversight has been hindered by State Department’s ‘persistent refusal’ to provide information.

The Independent UK

Watchdog warns US money could be flowing to Taliban

The watchdog for U.S. assistance to Afghanistan warned lawmakers that American aid to the country could be diverted to the Taliban as he accused the Biden administration of stonewalling his efforts to investigate

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The Independent UK

Piers Morgan calls on Rishi Sunak to help Afghan war hero as Harry’s hero marine backs our campaign

‘We have a moral compulsion to take care of him and his family,’ presenter tells editor-in-chief Geordie Greig

Reuters

UN chief to convene meeting to work on way forward on Afghanistan

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will convene envoys on Afghanistan from various countries next month to work on a unified approach to dealing with the Taliban authorities, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Harry’s wounded hero marine: Don’t deport Afghan pilot who fought with UK forces to Rwanda

Commando who lost two limbs in Afghan war says: he helped us, we must help him settle here

The Independent UK

Afghan women’s rights activist loses resettlement scheme legal challenge

The prosecutor and women’s rights activist argued she was ‘wholly excluded’ from the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant’: Combat intense as Afghan war vet goes back to keep a promise

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in skillfully made and gripping film as a squad leader whose life was saved by an interpreter, and who sets out to return the favor.

Tribune News Service

Movie review: If falters a bit, but ‘Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant’ is a compelling war story from director

With a gift for creating stylistic action sequences, director Guy Ritchie tends to make fairly entertaining but frequently forgettable movies.

Inverse

'The Covenant' Review: Jake Gyllenhaal Stuns in Guy Ritchie's Imbalanced War Movie

Despite a tight narrative, a strong message, and excellent performances, 'The Covenant' falls apart structurally.

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