Two explosions rocked Kabul on Tuesday in an attack targeting a large military hospital in the Afghan capital. A Taliban official confirmed that at least seven people were killed, but there were reports of a much higher death toll from the blasts and an ensuing gun battle. It was the latest in a string of… Continue reading Nov 2021. ISIS Attack on Afghanistan
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Sep 2021. The Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
The Taliban follow an extreme version of Islamic code and when they were last in power in Afghanistan – between 1996 to 2001 – they enforced strict rules which meant that women and girls couldn’t do a lot of things, like work or go to school. In the group’s first news conference since taking control… Continue reading Sep 2021. The Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
Sep 2021. An Interim Government in Afghanistan
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the Taliban have announced an interim government for Afghanistan filled with hardline figures from the group’s rule in the 1990s. For Afghanistan’s religious minorities and the international community, the announcement of the interim government confirms fears that the Taliban will not respect the rights of minorities or women.… Continue reading Sep 2021. An Interim Government in Afghanistan
Sep 2021. We Need to Talk about Pakistan
Now that the Taliban have taken over Afghanistan with rapid speed and are moving toward declaring their so-called Islamic Emirate, the development will have far-reaching implications for Pakistan’s jihadi landscape. The Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan and the accompanying triumphant narrative are a boon for the Pakistani jihadis. They will draw strength and inspiration from the… Continue reading Sep 2021. We Need to Talk about Pakistan
Aug 2021. Comedian Murdered
This is about a comedian who made laughter at the Taliban and was killed. The man, the comedian, was making jokes about the Taliban until his execution! Comedy is Power, the man’s name is Nazar Mohammad. https://vk.com/video503532632_456241012
Aug 2021. Nigel Farage talks to Jacob Rees-Mogg
Nigel Farage and Jacob Rees-Mogg found themselves in a battle of opinions during the GB News host’s Tuesday night show when they discussed President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s subsequent takeover of the country. https://vk.com/video503532632_456241001
Aug 2021. Johnson talks to Biden on Afghanistan
Boris Johnson has discussed evacuation efforts in Afghanistan with US President Joe Biden, ahead of an emergency G7 leaders meeting to discuss the crisis. Downing Street said that during a call on Monday the two leaders agreed to continue working together to ensure eligible people can leave the country, including after August 31 when the… Continue reading Aug 2021. Johnson talks to Biden on Afghanistan
Aug 2021. Resettlement Scheme for Afghans
In response to the escalating crisis in Afghanistan, the government have announced a new resettlement scheme for Afghans known as the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme. In its first year, the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme will welcome up to 5,000 Afghans to the UK who have been forced to flee the country, with up to a… Continue reading Aug 2021. Resettlement Scheme for Afghans
Aug 2021. The Taliban in Afghanistan
Evidence of Taliban killings, detentions and intimidation is emerging across Afghanistan, ominously contradicting the hardline Islamist group’s promise not to take revenge against its opponents. With reports of the Taliban going door to door searching for people who worked with the former Afghan government or western countries, claims have also emerged of Taliban fighters torturing… Continue reading Aug 2021. The Taliban in Afghanistan
Aug 2021. Biden China Lithium and Afghanistan
The Western world is going green, no matter the cost to the consumer. At the G7 meeting in Cornwall in June, those attending agreed to redouble their commitments to reducing CO2 emissions as rapidly as possible. For example, the United Kingdom promised there will be no more sales of new cars that use petrol or… Continue reading Aug 2021. Biden China Lithium and Afghanistan