The fourth round of the Antalya Process meeting began on Monday in Turkey with the participation of a group of political activists, experts, diplomats and representatives of Afghan civil society. The two-day meeting was held with the aim of preparing the ground for an inclusive national dialogue in order to achieve a peaceful political agreement.
Local sources in Badakhshan report that following violent clashes between the Taliban and farmers in the Jurm district, a wave of public discontent has emerged, with a number of protesters demanding the removal of Qari Ayub Khalid, the Taliban governor in the province. According to the sources, the local people, especially the farmers, are fed
Local sources in Badakhshan province said that during an armed clash in Shuhada district, “Mawlawi Zaidullah”, a Taliban dissident, was killed. At least four Taliban members were also said to have been killed in the clash. The clash began after the Taliban surrounded the commander’s house and continued for several hours. Several Taliban intermediaries were
Reports from Badakhshan province indicate that a number of Ismaili families have been pressured to abandon their religious beliefs and adopt another religion. Witnesses and local sources report threats, intimidation, and even direct violence against this religious minority. However, these events have passed without widespread media coverage and without serious response from human rights organizations.
A severe storm accompanied by rain in several parts of Pakistan has killed at least 19 people and injured more than 90 others. According to a report by the Dawn newspaper, this natural event hit large areas of the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa yesterday, leaving extensive damage. Power outages, traffic accidents, and destruction
In one of the most horrific incidents of domestic violence, a man in Adraskan district of Herat province beheaded his wife and stabbed his parents to death at night. Local sources confirmed the incident on Sunday and said that the crime took place in the village of “Gulatut” and plunged the area into shock and
The Counter-Narcotics Police of Badakhshan Provincial Police Headquarters have announced the arrest of two individuals on charges of drug trafficking in the province. According to the ministry, more than 12 kilograms of opium were recovered from the detainees. The operation to arrest these individuals was carried out in one of the areas of the province.
Following a new call from the Organization of Turkic-speaking States to establish an inclusive government in Afghanistan, the Taliban have ignored the call, calling it an “internal matter.” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Saturday that the “people of Afghanistan” would address the issue. He is talking about consulting the people while the Taliban government
A scientific research conference of Afghan Turks was held on Saturday, 2025 May 24, in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. The conference was held at the initiative of the Dostum Foundation and was attended by dozens of political and civil activists from among the Uzbeks and Turkmens of Afghanistan. In this gathering, the participants examined
The Taliban have announced that the main route of the Salang Highway has been temporarily closed due to ongoing reconstruction. Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, spokesman for the group’s Ministry of Public Works, issued a press release on Saturday, 2025 May 24, urging drivers of passenger vehicles to use secondary routes. The Salang Highway, which connects Kabul
