Tag: The Taliban

Nov 2021. ISIS Attack on Afghanistan

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

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. The US and UK Relationship

Nigel Farage talks about the US with UK relationship and the way he feels Joe Biden has treated the West, not just Boris Johnson with contempt. Biden didn’t talk to any world leaders till 48 hours after the fall of Kabul. He asks can the US still be considered a trusted ally? Andrew Neil considers… Continue reading Aug 2021. The US and UK Relationship

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