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The end of the fourth session of the Antalya Process; Emphasis on national dialogue and broad participation of Afghans

The fourth round of the Antalya Process, focusing on the role of civil society and democratic forces in the future of Afghanistan, ended on Tuesday, in Antalya, Turkey. The two-day conference was hosted by the Geneva Center for Dialogue and Development and the Afghanistan Civil and Democratic Forces Network and was attended by a number

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Freedom of Expression Center warns of risk of deportation of Afghan journalists from Turkey

The Freedom of Expression Center has warned that dozens of Afghan journalists in Turkey are at risk of forced deportation and return to Afghanistan. The organization said that 50 of these journalists sought refuge in Turkey after the fall of Kabul, but many of them are now in an uncertain legal status; Including 10 who

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The fourth Antalya Process meeting began with a focus on national dialogue and criticism of Taliban rule.

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.

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Crisis in Badakhshan; Protest against Taliban’s repressive policies

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

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Religious pressure on Ismailis in Badakhshan; forced to change their religion at gunpoint.

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.

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Taliban rejects Turkic-speaking countries’ call for inclusive government

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

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Scientific Conference of Afghan Turks Held in Ankara

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

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Reactions to Khalilzad’s wife’s statements continue; “Deliberate attempt to whitewash the Taliban”

Afghan women’s movements in neighboring countries have issued statements calling her remarks “political propaganda and lobbying in the service of the Taliban.” Cheryl Bernard, an American author and wife of the former US envoy to Afghanistan, recently claimed in an article that Afghanistan is now “in its safest state” and called concerns about Afghan refugees

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Former Afghan pilot sets himself on fire in Iran after receiving a departure permit

Former Afghan army pilot Mohammad Amir Tavasoli has set himself on fire in Golshahr, Mashhad, after failing to extend his stay in Iran and receiving a departure permit. The head of the Mashhad fire department confirmed the news and said that the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, 2025 May 18, and the victim died of

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Taliban Embassy in Tehran Suspends Consular Services

Tehran – The Taliban Embassy in Iran has announced that it will suspend services related to the issuance and renewal of passports and legal documents such as marriage contracts, divorce certificates, birth certificates, bail bonds, and criminal records clearance certificates, effective Saturday, 2025 May 24, until further notice. The decision was announced through an official

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