Tag: Afghanistan

Categories Middle East

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

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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)

Categories EU

7 Afghan evacuees to Germany failed security checks, 4 were previously deported as criminals – interior minister

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Four Afghans rescued from Kabul and airlifted to Germany had been previously deported for committing crimes, the country’s Interior Minister Horst Seehofer revealed, pledging to prevent an unchecked influx of migrants to Europe. … Read More >7 Afghan evacuees to Germany failed security checks, 4 were previously deported as criminals – interior minister

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

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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

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

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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

Categories Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns, Home Edition: Fighting terror?

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In the wake of Biden’s humiliating exit from Afghanistan, there are those in the EU gentry class again revisiting the possibility of a pan-European army. What’s happening with all that NATO unity we are constantly reminded of? Also, why does Washington stay in Syria after being defeated in Afghanistan? … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, Home Edition: Fighting terror?

Categories Middle East

Taliban says it captured key entrance to Panjshir valley, local resistance denies it, as both claim heavy losses on other side

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The Taliban claims its fighters seized a key position at the entrance to the Panjshir valley – the only Afghan province still out of the group’s control. The local resistance denies the Taliban has made any advances. … Read More >Taliban says it captured key entrance to Panjshir valley, local resistance denies it, as both claim heavy losses on other side