Ministry of Interior of the Taliban Stops Using Ranger Vehicles
The Ministry of Interior of the Taliban has decided to collect American Ranger vehicles and replace them with Toyota vehicles and motorcycles. This decision follows a report by Afghanistan International about the collection and discontinuation of Ranger vehicles used by the ministry.
Prominent Shahnameh Scholar, Tughyan Saqai, Passes Away
Muhammad Yunus Tughyan Saqai, a renowned writer, Shahnameh scholar, and former professor at the Faculty of Language and Literature at Kabul University, passed away due to cancer at Stanford Hospital in California, USA. His family confirmed the news.
Jamiat-e-Islami Pakistan Delegation Visits Kabul; Abdul Kabir Calls for Halt to Military Operations Against Migrants
Representatives of the Jamiat-e-Islami Pakistan party met with Abdul Kabir, the Taliban’s Minister of Refugees, during their visit to Kabul. Kabir expressed concern over military operations against Afghan migrants and stated that such actions should not be repeated.
Taliban Destroys 15 Billion Afghanis in Worn-Out Currency Over Four Years
The Taliban’s central bank announced that it has removed 15 billion Afghanis in worn-out paper currency from circulation over the past four years. The bank also emphasized that the digitization of transactions is one of its top priorities.
Taliban Arrests Three People in Sar-e-Pul and Maidan Wardak on Charges of Sorcery
Saif al-Islam Khyber, spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, announced that officials from the ministry arrested three people in Sar-e-Pul and Maidan Wardak provinces on charges of sorcery. The detainees have been handed over to the judiciary for investigation and “Sharia justice.”
Taliban’s Statistics Office Says It Verified 43,000 IDs in Six Months
The Taliban’s Statistics and Information Office announced that it has verified and confirmed approximately 43,000 identity cards both inside and outside the country in the first six months of the current year. The office also stated that it has verified the identities of over 1.3 million people during this period.
Iran and Pakistan Deport Nearly 1,000 Afghan Families in One Day
The Taliban-controlled Bakhtar News Agency reported that on Friday, 968 migrant families returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan. Of these, 242 families entered through the Torkham crossing, 580 through the Spin Boldak crossing, 31 through the Silk Bridge, and 110 through the Islam Qala crossing.
Afghanistan in Focus: Putin to Visit Tajikistan
The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Tajikistan on October 9 and meet with his counterpart, Emomali Rahmon. Semyon Grigoryev, Russia’s ambassador to Tajikistan, stated that discussions about Afghanistan will also take place during the visit.
Taliban Releases Video Showing Fighters Ready for Suicide Attacks
The Taliban’s deputy spokesperson released a video of fighters singing a song that promotes readiness for suicide attacks. The lyrics state that while the Taliban is committed to peace, any mistake made against them will be met with suicide attacks.
An Afghan Imam Killed in Peshawar, Pakistan
Police sources in Pakistan reported that an Afghan imam was shot dead by unidentified armed individuals at the Reza Khan Maryamzi Mosque in Peshawar on Friday.
Gandapur: Pakistani Government Agrees to Talks with the Taliban
Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stated that the Pakistani government has agreed to his proposal to initiate talks with Afghanistan. He emphasized that the return of Afghan migrants should be dignified and that a sustainable solution to security issues is only possible through dialogue with Kabul.
UN: Half a Million Animals in Earthquake-Affected Areas of Afghanistan at Risk
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization announced that approximately 450 square kilometers of agricultural land in the earthquake-affected areas of eastern Afghanistan are at risk, and people’s livelihoods have been severely damaged. The organization also warned that over 500,000 animals face serious threats.
Taliban Launches “Thank You Baba” Campaign to Praise Mullah Hassan
Several Taliban members on social media platform X, after the restoration of internet access, praised Mullah Hassan Akhund, the Taliban’s Prime Minister, using the hashtag “Thank You Baba.” One Taliban member posted a photo of the Prime Minister, stating that some shots hit the target while others do not.
Reliable U.S. Sources Deny Rumors About Bagram Airbase
Two reliable sources in Washington told Afghanistan International that the U.S. has no forces in Afghanistan and that rumors about the Bagram airbase are baseless. The sources strongly denied these rumors.
Taliban Representatives “Break Lock” to Enter Afghan Consulate in Bonn
Sources told Afghanistan International that two Taliban representatives entered the Afghan consulate in Bonn, Germany, on Friday without coordinating with the German government. They broke the lock and took control of the consulate building.
European Parliament to Hold Session in Support of Women and Earthquake Victims in Eastern Afghanistan
The European Parliament announced that it will hold a session on Tuesday, October 15, to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan. Members of the European Parliament will discuss support for Afghan women and assistance to earthquake victims in eastern Afghanistan.
Iran Resumes Electricity Exports to Afghanistan and Pakistan
Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi, CEO of Iran’s Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Company (Tavanir), stated that electricity exports to Afghanistan and Pakistan have resumed after a reduction in domestic demand. According to him, the export volume to these two countries is 150 megawatts.
Afghan Journalists Center Condemns Forced Confession of Imprisoned Journalist
The Afghan Journalists Center condemned the release of a video showing the forced confession of detained journalist Mehdi Ansari, calling it a violation of fair trial principles and the journalist’s rights. The center warned that such actions are part of a growing trend of media suppression in Afghanistan.
International Crisis Group: Taliban Leadership in Kandahar Makes Afghanistan Poorer and More Isolated
The International Crisis Group warned in a new report that the reduction in international aid and the global community’s neglect of Afghanistan will increase the threat of terrorism and migration to Europe. The group stated that the policies of the Taliban’s leadership in Kandahar have led to Afghanistan’s isolation and widespread poverty.
UN Says Earthquake Survivors in Eastern Afghanistan Still Face Serious Challenges
The UN Refugee Agency stated that weeks after the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, survivors are still facing serious challenges, and families need more support. The agency warned that with winter approaching, tents alone cannot protect people from the severe cold.
An Afghan Family Files Complaint with German Supreme Court After Three-Year Wait for Visa
A former Afghan judge and his family, after waiting for nearly three years in Pakistan to be transferred to Germany, filed a complaint with the German Supreme Court with the support of a German civil rights association. Despite positive security checks and providing all necessary documents, the family has not yet received a visa and faces deportation to Afghanistan.
King Salman Foundation Distributes 2,000 Temporary Shelters to Earthquake Victims in Eastern Afghanistan
The Saudi Embassy in Kabul announced that it has launched an emergency aid project for earthquake survivors in eastern Afghanistan. The embassy stated that 2,000 temporary shelters will be distributed to families affected by the earthquake in Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman provinces.
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