A national conference entitled “The Future of Afghanistan” began in Stockholm, Sweden, with the participation of a number of Afghan political, civil and academic figures. The meeting was initiated by the Lazurd Yuli Center for Research and Strategy in collaboration with the Afghanistan Citizen Party and aims to discuss and exchange views on the current
The Indian government has resumed issuing visas to Afghan citizens in six categories after a four-year hiatus. Patients, their companions, students, businessmen, UN diplomats and ordinary entry applicants can now apply for visas, a foreign ministry spokesman said. Randhir Jaiswal announced on Thursday (June 9) that the “emergency visa” system for Afghans has been abolished
Kabul – According to documents leaked to the media from the Taliban Defense Ministry, the group has recently dismissed more than 4,000 of its military personnel from the official structure. Badakhshan tops the list of purges, with more than 1,000 dismissed, a decision that has been met with negative reactions from local Taliban in the
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
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
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
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.
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
