Political

Threats Against Shiites in Kabul; Taliban Actions Risk Turning Civil Protests into Violence. Local sources and community elders in the Darulaman area of Kabul report that recent pressures by the Taliban on Shiite residents have raised concerns about deliberate attempts to provoke confrontation and justify suppression under so-called “legal” grounds. According to these sources, the

Afghanistan Freedom Front Blames Taliban for Assassinations, Promises Firm Response. The Afghanistan Freedom Front strongly condemned the assassination of General IkramUddin Sari, a former officer of the Afghan National Police, and Commander Mohammad Amin Almas in Tehran’s Vali-e-Asr neighborhood.  In an official statement, the Front described the act as “criminal and terrorist” and directly held

Armed Clash on Afghanistan–Tajikistan Border Leaves Two Tajik Border Guards Dead. Local sources in northeastern Afghanistan report that two Tajik border guards were killed following gunfire originating from Afghan territory. The incident was confirmed on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 and occurred along the border between the two countries. According to the sources, Tajik border forces

Mohammad Mohaqeq Reacts to Religious Pressure on Hazaras. Mohammad Mohaqeq has reacted to what he described as escalating religious pressure against Hazaras. He reported an intensification of restrictions on Shiites in western Kabul, stating that in recent days the Taliban have prevented Shiite families from burying their deceased in a shared Shiite – Sunni cemetery.

Fazl-ur-Rehman: Continued Tensions with the Taliban Threaten Pakistan’s Security. Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, has sharply criticized Pakistan’s security institutions, highlighting their role in the creation and support of militants who have been active in Afghanistan over the past two decades. He stated that instead of blaming others for Afghanistan’s insecurity, attention

Taliban Raid Home of Former Afghan Military Officer in Kandahar. Local sources in Kandahar province report that Taliban members raided the home of a former Afghan military officer and subjected him to severe torture and beatings. According to these sources, the incident occurred in Panjwayi district, and the victim has been identified as Mohammad Ismail,

Taliban Remove Afghanistan’s Consul in Khorugh, Tajikistan. Informed sources in Tajikistan report that the Taliban have dismissed Afghanistan’s consul in Khorugh, who had been cooperating with the group. According to these sources, Naqibullah Dehqanizada, a diplomat from the former Afghan government who continued to engage with the Taliban after the change of power, has officially

Dasht-e-Leili Through the Taliban’s Lens: A Symbol of Victimhood and Hostility Toward Marshal Dostum. Nur Mohammad Saqib, the Taliban’s Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs, during a visit to Jawzjan Province, toured the Dasht-e-Leili area and once again highlighted the site as a symbol of the “suffering and victimhood” of Taliban forces. He stressed that

Afghanistan Freedom Front: Deadly Migration Is Proof of the Taliban’s Failure. The Afghanistan Freedom Front has sharply criticized the Taliban’s performance, stating that the group’s continued rule is pushing Afghanistan deeper each day into political, economic, and social collapse. In a statement, the Front said that the Taliban’s policies and conduct have driven the country

Sources: Possible Arrest of Former Afghan Parliamentary Deputy in the United States. Credible sources have told the media that Mirza Katawazi, former First Deputy Speaker of Afghanistan’s parliament, is wanted by international institutions on charges of corruption, document forgery, and money laundering. According to the sources, there is a strong possibility that he may soon