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China respects Afghanistan’s ‘sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity’ after formation of Taliban govt – spokesman

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021By Editor

A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Beijing respects Afghanistan’s “sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity” in the wake of the formation of the Taliban’s new government. … Read More >China respects Afghanistan’s ‘sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity’ after formation of Taliban govt – spokesman

Taliban fighters disperse anti-Pakistan rally in Afghan capital Kabul (VIDEOS)

Posted on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021By Editor

Several hundred people gathered outside the Pakistani Embassy in Kabul on Tuesday to protest against what they see as Islamabad’s meddling in Afghan affairs. The rally was dispersed by Taliban fighters, who fired shots in the air. … Read More >Taliban fighters disperse anti-Pakistan rally in Afghan capital Kabul (VIDEOS)

Taliban announces formation of new government, including some ministers sanctioned and WANTED by US

Posted on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021By Editor

The Taliban has begun to fill government positions following its successful conquest of Afghanistan. Among the names are people still on the UN Security Council sanction list and a minister with a $5-million US bounty on his head. … Read More >Taliban announces formation of new government, including some ministers sanctioned and WANTED by US

Leader of Afghanistan’s ‘resistance’ group says he’s ready to talk with Taliban as they claim reaching Panjshir province capital

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021By Editor

Ahmad Massoud says he is ready to talk with the Taliban if it withdraws from Panjshir valley. The Taliban, meanwhile, claimed its forces have reached the capital of the province. … Read More >Leader of Afghanistan’s ‘resistance’ group says he’s ready to talk with Taliban as they claim reaching Panjshir province capital

Taliban orders commanders to disarm & arrest fighters for celebratory gunfire, says practice kills and maims civilians

Posted on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021By Editor

The Taliban has issued strict guidelines against its members who shoot in the skies at weddings and victory celebrations. The order came after reports that people were hurt in Kabul, Afghanistan by celebratory gunfire. … Read More >Taliban orders commanders to disarm & arrest fighters for celebratory gunfire, says practice kills and maims civilians

Taliban asks its fighters to stop shooting in the air after reports of people killed & injured in celebratory gunfire

Posted on September 15, 2021September 15, 2021By Editor

The Taliban has instructed its members to refrain from celebratory gunfire in Kabul, describing it as a dangerous and wasteful practice. Reports said civilians were hit when militants fired in the air to mark a combat victory. … Read More >Taliban asks its fighters to stop shooting in the air after reports of people killed & injured in celebratory gunfire

‘We want peace, but ready for war’: Panjshir resistance projects confidence as it braces for Taliban offensive (VIDEO)

Posted on September 15, 2021September 15, 2021By Editor

A tribal militia in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley is preparing for major fighting with the new rulers of the country, the Taliban. The group says they want to be left alone, but will push back if attacked. … Read More >‘We want peace, but ready for war’: Panjshir resistance projects confidence as it braces for Taliban offensive (VIDEO)

EU

EU will work with Taliban, but it does not mean Brussels recognizes their government – foreign policy chief

Posted on September 14, 2021September 14, 2021By Editor

The European Union (EU) will engage with the Taliban subject to certain conditions, Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has said, but he stressed that this does not mean Brussels will recognize the new government in Afghanistan. … Read More >EU will work with Taliban, but it does not mean Brussels recognizes their government – foreign policy chief

40 years of war and poverty create enormous humanitarian need – Red Cross president to RT

Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021By Editor

As the UN warns of total collapse in basic services in Afghanistan, with nearly $600mn needed this year to prevent humanitarian catastrophe, RT speaks with Red Cross President Peter Maurer, who is currently in the country. … Read More >40 years of war and poverty create enormous humanitarian need – Red Cross president to RT

Videos

‘Entirely and violently pointless’ | The tragedy of the Afghan war

Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021By Editor

America’s War on Terror began in Afghanistan with the goal of changing the world for the better. But it ended in chaos with the Taliban seizing control and the US withdrawal being blamed for the havoc that followed. … Read More >‘Entirely and violently pointless’ | The tragedy of the Afghan war