PESHAWAR: Amidst the backdrop of escalating internal tensions within militant factions, another significant blow has been dealt to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with the killing of a key commander Sarbakaf Mohmand. Sarbakaf Mohmand was formerly associated with the banned Jamaat ul Ahrar. This development unfolds following the recent merger of Jamaat ul Ahrar with the TTP, showing deep differences within the banned outlet.Internal divisions and conflicts among the militants have escalated, leading to increased tensions within their ranks. The recent demise of Sarbakaf, a notorious figure with a history of involvement in anti-state activities, adds a grim chapter to this…
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GENEVA: The dire human rights situation for women and girls in Afghanistan has provoked international concern and calls for urgent action. As the United Nations Human Rights Council opened its fifty-third regular session, reports highlighted the profound and all-encompassing backlash against women’s and girls’ rights since the Taliban regained power. The systematic erosion of their fundamental rights and freedoms has sparked outrage, prompting calls for the international community to redouble efforts to protect and empower Afghan women and girls. The Taliban’s regressive policies and oppressive measures have plunged Afghan women and girls into a state of despair, as they face…
Former Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Mohammad Omar Daudzai has said that the Taliban have failed to fulfil the promises they made with the international community. In an interview with an international news outlet, the former ambassador said that there were expectations that the Taliban would fulfil their promises on human rights, inclusive government and terrorist groups. The former Afghan envoy said, “We expected them to show flexibility in their behavior human rights concerns, broad-based government and terrorist organizations. They had made promises regarding these issues, he said and added, “so we expecting that they would honor their commitments and a…
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) vehemently denies the allegations put forth by the Special Inspector General of Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) regarding an increase in security threats from foreign and domestic groups within the country. Zabihullah Mujahid, the IEA’s spokesperson, dismisses SIGAR’s assertions as baseless propaganda aimed at tarnishing the image of the Islamic Emirate. Mujahid firmly states, “We categorically reject SIGAR’s propagandist claims. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan maintains complete control over the situation and will not permit any entity or faction to destabilize Afghanistan or employ its soil for aggression against any other nation.” He emphasizes that the…
Are there Internal Disputes in Islamic Emirate? This and similar claims are circulating in the International Media. However, Yaqoob Mujahid Refutes Claims of Internal Disputes in Islamic Emirate. Talking to a Local Afghan Media Concern; Acting Minister of Defense, Maulvi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, categorically denied the existence of any internal disputes within the Islamic Emirate government, emphasizing that the system remains cohesive and undivided. With an extensive tenure of service, Mujahid asserts that he possesses in-depth knowledge of the system and affirms that there are no divisions, oppositions, or confrontations that could jeopardize its stability. Dismissing allegations of disharmony as…
The UN report highlights the persistent connection between the Afghan Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), along with the Taliban’s failure to fulfill their commitments in the Doha agreement. As a result, the international community and neighboring countries are refraining from recognizing the Taliban government. The report also emphasizes the increased threat of terrorism due to the Taliban granting freedom of movement to terrorist organizations and the identification of two Taliban governors as members of Al-Qaeda. Despite promises by the international community, sanctions and travel bans on Taliban leaders remain in place. The Taliban denies affiliation with Al-Qaeda but acknowledges…
The recent statement by Pakistan’s Special Representative to Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, highlights the importance of a collective approach in determining the recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA). It emphasizes the need to engage major countries and regional neighbors, rather than making a unilateral decision. This introduction sets the stage for the discussion on various aspects related to the Afghan situation. Key Takeaway : Main Points : More important points: Summary : The Afghan situation demands a collective decision on recognizing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) involving major countries. Regional nations are cautious, emphasizing the need for a…
The objective of the program “Maraka”, aired on Khyber News is to discuss counterterrorism efforts, the situation in Afghanistan, and the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The program provides weekly updates and in-depth analysis of the latest developments in these areas. Main Takeaway of the Episode aired on 6 June 2023: The meeting between the Qatar Prime Minister and the Taliban Supreme Leader, along with the changes in the interim setup, highlights the shift in the Taliban’s perception and their recognition of the importance of political, economic, and diplomatic engagement with the international community. Key Points Discussed: Rise in Taliban’s…
Two years have been passed and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan – a nomenclature given to the Taliban fundamentalists’ regime in Kabul – has not yet been formally recognized by a single member of the international community. Getting recognition from the international community is the biggest challenge for the Islamic fundamentalists’ regime since returning to power in August 2021 after dislodging Dr Ashraf Ghani government after two decades of sustained insurgency. However, the major achievement so far realized and duly recognized by the international community and political opponents of the fundamentalist regime, is stabilizing war-torn Afghanistan and, apparently, putting an…
An explosion inside a mosque in north-east Afghanistan has killed 15 people and injured 50. As per Reports, several local Taliban officials were among those killed or wounded. The blast occurred during a prayer service for the deputy governor of Badakhshan province, who was killed by a car bomb earlier this week. The Islamic State militant group said it carried out the car bomb attack. Mourners were attending the funeral of Nisar Ahmad Ahmadi, the acting Taliban provincial governor of Badakhshan, who was killed on his way to work on Tuesday. One other person was killed and six wounded in…