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world1 month ago•3 min saved

ISIS-K claims deadly Kabul restaurant bombing targeting Chinese interests

A bombing at a Kabul noodle restaurant killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen, with ISIS-K claiming responsibility; a single attacker detonated an explosive vest. Among the dead is a Chinese citizen, highlighting Beijing’s wary stance as China maintains ties with the Taliban. China condemns terrorism and has urged safer conditions for its nationals. Emergency services treated about 20 people, including a child among the dead. The attack exposes ISIS-K’s continued threat in Afghanistan despite Taliban control.

via The New York Times|

#afghanistan #china #isis-khorasan

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Afghanistan Blames Pakistan for Kabul Air Strikes and Clashes

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of conducting an air strike on Kabul, escalating tensions between the two countries amid ongoing conflict. The article primarily discusses the allegations and the broader context of regional security issues.

via Financial Times|

#afghanistan #air-strike #conflict

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Pakistani Drone Strikes Kill Senior Taliban Members in Kabul

Pakistani drone strikes in Kabul have killed two senior Taliban members, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with subsequent suspected Pakistani air strikes in eastern Afghanistan and international concerns about the increasing violence and regional instability.

via Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty|

#drone-strikes #escalation #kabul

world4 months ago•3 min saved

India Reopens Kabul Embassy as Taliban Ties Strengthen

India has reopened its embassy in Kabul, marking its first high-level diplomatic engagement with the Taliban since their 2021 takeover, aiming to strengthen regional stability and cooperation despite ongoing concerns over women's rights and international sanctions.

via Al Jazeera|

#diplomacy #embassy #india

world6 months ago•5 min saved

Kabul Faces Water Crisis Threatening 7 Million Residents by 2030

Kabul's six million residents face a severe water shortage that could lead to the city running out of water by 2030 due to drought, unregulated groundwater extraction, and lack of infrastructure, with the government unable to fund necessary solutions amidst economic challenges.

via The New York Times|

#afghanistan #climate-change #kabul

world-news1 year ago•0 min saved

Taliban Refugee Minister Khalil Haqqani Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing

Khalil Haqqani, the Taliban's refugee minister and uncle of Interior Minister Sarajuddin Haqqani, was killed in a suicide bombing at the Ministry of Refugees in Kabul. The attacker, disguised as a visitor, detonated the bomb while Haqqani was signing paperwork. Khalil Haqqani was a high-profile figure, previously designated as a global terrorist by the U.S. and listed on the UN's sanctions list. The Haqqani network, known for major attacks, has had tensions with the Taliban. This incident marks the most significant bombing casualty since the Taliban's return to power.

via CNN|

#afghanistan #haqqani-network #kabul

politicsmilitary1 year ago•3 min saved

"Former US Generals Criticize Biden Administration's Afghanistan Withdrawal"

Retired top US generals blamed the Biden administration for the chaotic evacuation of Afghanistan, citing inadequate planning and delayed orders. They highlighted the military's advice to maintain 2,500 service members in Afghanistan for stability and concerns about the State Department's slow response. The chaos resulted in the tragic deaths of 13 US service members and the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, leading to significant changes for the population. The White House's internal review attributed the chaotic withdrawal to constraints from previous agreements and shifted blame for the Kabul airport suicide bombing to the US military.

via The Associated Press|

#afghanistan #biden-administration #evacuation

terrorism2 years ago•2 min saved

ISIL Claims Responsibility for Deadly Afghanistan Blast

The ISIL (ISIS) group has claimed responsibility for a blast at a sports club in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed four people. The explosion occurred in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood, predominantly inhabited by the historically oppressed Shia Hazara community. The blast, caused by a parcel bomb, targeted a room where Shia Muslims gather. Seven people were injured in the attack. Afghanistan's Hazara community has faced regular attacks, both from the Taliban and ISIL, due to their Shia beliefs. Despite a decrease in bomb blasts and suicide attacks since the Taliban takeover, armed groups, including ISIL, continue to carry out attacks in the country.

via Al Jazeera English|

#afghanistan #blast #isil

military2 years ago•6 min saved

Marines in Kabul Forced to Clean Up Amidst Tragedy

US Marines in Kabul were ordered to clean up human feces and trash at the Hamid Karzai International Airport after losing 13 comrades to a suicide bomber. The soldiers, including their battalion commander, were left furious and humiliated by the decision, which they viewed as a disrespectful final task following the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. The area they were ordered to clean had previously been occupied by Afghan refugees, resulting in piles of trash and unsanitary conditions. Despite their efforts, the remaining Marines left the country shortly after midnight on August 29, preparing for the Taliban's arrival. General Frank McKenzie, who oversaw the withdrawal, now believes the decision to leave Afghanistan was a fatal flaw and regrets not evacuating embassy personnel and at-risk individuals earlier.

via Daily Mail|

#hamid-karzai-international-airport #kabul #military

social-issues2 years ago•7 min saved

Taliban's Beauty Salon Ban Leaves Afghan Women Jobless and Unsafe

The Taliban has issued a ban on beauty salons in Kabul, causing panic and dismay among Afghan women. This is one of the latest restrictions imposed by the Taliban, severely curbing women's participation in public life. The ban will result in the closure of around 3,000 women-run salons, which were one of the few places where women could openly work under Taliban rule. The UN has warned that the Taliban's actions may amount to gender apartheid and gender persecution. The ban has been condemned by U.N. officials and Western diplomats, who argue that it further restricts women's work opportunities and transforms the country into a cruel outlier.

via NPR|

#beauty-salons #gender-persecution #kabul

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

House Republicans subpoena Blinken for diplomatic cables warning of Afghanistan collapse.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has issued a subpoena to the State Department for a July 2021 cable from U.S. diplomats that warned of Kabul's potential collapse. The subpoena calls for the dissent cable that was written by nearly two-dozen State Department officials working in the Kabul embassy at the time, as well as Blinken's response. The State Department declined to provide the confidential cable, which McCaul said in a statement Monday has forced him to issue the subpoena.

via NBC News|

#antony-blinken #kabul #michael-mccaul

terrorism2 years ago•2 min saved

Deadly Suicide Attack Targets Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul.

At least six people were killed and many more were wounded in a suicide attack near Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul. The attack appeared to target the country's ruling Taliban regime, and no group has claimed responsibility yet. The dangerous affiliate of ISIS, ISIS-K, has carried out many deadly suicide bombings across the country since the Taliban retook the country following the U.S. military withdrawal in 2021.

via CBS News|

#isis #isis-k #kabul

security2 years ago•2 min saved

Deadly Blast Rocks Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry.

A suicide attack near Afghanistan's foreign ministry has killed at least six civilians and wounded several others. The attacker was targeted by Afghan forces but the explosives he carried detonated. No group has claimed responsibility so far. The Taliban administration has said it is focused on securing the country and has carried out several raids against suspected ISIL members in recent weeks.

via Al Jazeera English|

#afghanistan #foreign-ministry #kabul