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September 30, 2021
Al-Qaeda Could Flourish With New Strategy Under Taliban Rule

Al-Qaeda is expected to revive and even thrive in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, but it might choose to avoid trouble for its Afghan allies and nurture local jihadist movements instead of attracting international attention through global attacks.

September 30, 2021
Fate Of Ancient Afghan Historical Sites Uncertain Under Taliban Rule

In Nimroz Province in southern Afghanistan, archaeologists are working to preserve a number of ancient buildings that are at risk of total collapse. They appear to have the support of local Taliban officials, but there are concerns that the regime might change its policy.
September 30, 2021
Tajik Woman Gets Lengthy Prison Term For Allegedly Fighting With Islamic State In Afghanistan

A Tajik court has sentenced a local woman to 12 years in prison for allegedly fighting alongside Islamic Sate (IS) militants in neighboring Afghanistan in 2015.
September 30, 2021
Generals Say U.S. Troop Withdrawal Had Demoralizing Effect On Afghan Military

Top U.S. military officers say that the plan to draw U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan down to zero had a major impact on morale among Afghan troops, who had grown to depend on U.S. assistance for everything from intelligence and air support to training and equipment maintenance.
September 29, 2021
Italy To Host G20 Summit On Afghanistan Next Month

Italy plans to hold an extraordinary meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies on October 12 to discuss Afghanistan, which is facing a humanitarian catastrophe following the takeover by the Taliban last month.
September 29, 2021
Housebound In Kabul, An Afghan Female Athlete Fears Dreams Have Been Cut Short

The Afghan national women's handball team was ready to play in international championships this month, but they were blocked from traveling and competing by the Taliban's de facto ban on women's sports. The team's captain, Homaira Barakzai, says she has been housebound in Kabul for the past month.
September 28, 2021
U.S. Military Leaders Tell Congress They Favored Keeping Troops In Afghanistan

Top U.S. military officers have told Congress that they overestimated the Afghan Army’s strength and believed the United States should have kept at least several thousand troops in the country to prevent a rapid takeover by the militant Taliban.
September 27, 2021
International Prosecutor Says Will Focus On Taliban, Islamic State For Alleged Afghan War Crimes

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) says he is seeking urgent authorization to resume investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan.
September 27, 2021
Taliban Hangs Bodies In Herat As 'Lesson' To Others

Taliban authorities have hung four bodies of alleged kidnappers in a public square in the western Afghan city of Herat.
September 27, 2021
Beijing Cautiously Backs Taliban's Hopes Of International Recognition In Afghanistan

China has emerged as a pragmatic backer of the Taliban’s nascent rule and pushing to get the group more political and economic support.
September 27, 2021
Afghanistan Won't Address UN Amid Competing Claims For Ambassador's Seat

Afghanistan will not address the United Nations General Assembly on September 27 after the ambassador for the government ousted by the Taliban withdrew his name from the schedule.
September 27, 2021
Ousted Afghan President Ghani Says Facebook Account 'Hacked'

Deposed Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says his Facebook account was hacked after a statement posted in his name called for international recognition of the Taliban-led government.

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Thursday 30 September 2021

Al-Qaeda Could Flourish With New Strategy Under Taliban Rule

Fate Of Ancient Afghan Historical Sites Uncertain Under Taliban Rule

Tajik Woman Gets Lengthy Prison Term For Allegedly Fighting With Islamic State In Afghanistan

Generals Say U.S. Troop Withdrawal Had Demoralizing Effect On Afghan Military

Italy To Host G20 Summit On Afghanistan Next Month

Housebound In Kabul, An Afghan Female Athlete Fears Dreams Have Been Cut Short

U.S. Military Leaders Tell Congress They Favored Keeping Troops In Afghanistan

International Prosecutor Says Will Focus On Taliban, Islamic State For Alleged Afghan War Crimes

Taliban Hangs Bodies In Herat As 'Lesson' To Others

Beijing Cautiously Backs Taliban's Hopes Of International Recognition In Afghanistan

Afghanistan Won't Address UN Amid Competing Claims For Ambassador's Seat

Ousted Afghan President Ghani Says Facebook Account 'Hacked'

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