Afghan CG in Mashhad city of Iran sacked
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the former Afghan consul general in Mashhad city, Iran, Abdul Jaber Ansar, has been dismissed from his post.
Category: Politics & Governance
Islamic Emirate welcomes potential removal from Russia’s terrorist list
KABUL (SW) – Russia, one of the few countries maintaining relatively good relations with the Islamic Emirate, has yet to officially recognize this government and still lists the Islamic Emirate on its terrorism blacklist.
Experts say Pakistan seeks instability in Afghanistan by insisting on presence of TTP
KABUL/ISLAMABAD (SW) – Mohsin Reza Naqvi, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, recently has reiterated in a press conference in Islamabad that leaders of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are present in Afghanistan.
Islamic Emirate urges countries not pursue ISIS in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, has reacted to recent comments by US President Joe Biden regarding the control of ISIS in Afghanistan from a distance.
Islamic Emirate reaffirms non-use of Afghan soil for terrorism
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate has once again rejected claims about the presence or activities of terrorist groups within Afghanistan and reiterated its commitment to not allow Afghan soil to be used against other nations.
SCO emphasizes need for stability, security in Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – In a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states held on Tuesday, May 21, in Astana, Kazakhstan, the situation in Afghanistan was among the key topics discussed.
IE Ministry of Defense dismisses Pakistan’s claims, citing its security weakness
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate Ministry of Defense has criticized recent statements made by the spokesperson for the Pakistani army, emphasizing Pakistan’s failure to ensure security and deeming its allegations against Afghanistan inaccurate.
Iran initiates practical steps in border closure plan with Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – An Iranian army commander stated that the practical implementation of the borders closure plan between Iran and Afghanistan has commenced and is expected to be completed within three years.
Pakistan claims killing of 7 individuals allegedly attempting infiltration from Afghan soil
KABUL (SW) – On Wednesday, the Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Department has stated that seven insurgents intending to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghan soil were identified and promptly action has been taken against them by Pakistani border forces.
Pakistan’s influence can’t prevent creation of regional contact group on Afghanistan, analysts say
KABUL (SW) – Pakistani media recently have reported that the proposal to establish a regional contact group on Afghanistan has reached a deadlock due to Pakistan’s opposition to India’s presence in this group.
Iran’s FM continues regional tour with Syria
MONITORING (SW) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian left Oman to visit Syria’s capital Damascus a week after Iran’s consulate there was targeted in a suspected Israeli attack, state media reported on Monday.
Islamic Emirate has suppressed Daesh in Afghanistan, Abdul Kabir says
KABUL (SW) – In a meeting with ambassadors, diplomats, and representatives from several countries, Mohammad Abdul Kabir, the Acting Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs of the de-facto government, stated that the Islamic Emirate has suppressed the ISIS group in Afghanistan, and no one must lobby for the empowerment of this group.
