Kyrgyzstan Sends 130 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan

Kokcha News Agency: The Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergency Situations announced that Kyrgyzstan has dispatched 130 tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. The aid includes food, winter clothing for children, and essential supplies for those affected by recent earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan.

Other Key Developments in Afghanistan:

Biometric Registration of Afghan Migrants in Iran:
Jafar Seyed Abadi, Director General of Foreign Nationals and Immigrants in Khorasan Razavi Province, announced that the Dogharoon border crossing has been equipped with a biometric identification system for the first time. The initial phase of the project has been completed, and it is expected to be operational within two weeks.

Floods Affect Hundreds of Families in Kabul, Kapisa, and Laghman:
The Taliban-controlled Natural Disaster Management Authority reported that 721 families in Kabul, Kapisa, and Laghman provinces have been affected by heavy rains and floods over the past two days. Over 1,000 acres of agricultural land have also been destroyed.

Amnesty International Calls for Release of Journalist Mehdi Ansari:
Amnesty International has urged the Taliban to immediately end the campaign against imprisoned journalist Mehdi Ansari and release him unconditionally. The organization warned that the Taliban’s judicial system has become a tool for suppressing critics and silencing journalists over the past four years.

Taliban Conducts Exam on Doha Agreement in Panjshir:
The Taliban’s Directorate of Information and Culture in Panjshir conducted an exam on the “Doha Agreement” book, attended by 200 students in the Abshar district. The results were announced on Saturday, October 7. The local Taliban administration stated that the exam aimed to “enhance the Islamic awareness and thinking of young people.”

Taliban Bans Teacher’s Day Celebrations in Herat:
The Taliban’s Education Directorate in Herat province has banned the celebration of Teacher’s Day in schools. All public and private schools have been ordered to refrain from holding any events or ceremonies related to the day, which is globally observed on October 5.

Ukraine Accuses Taliban of Tightening Control Over Russian and Belarusian Agents:
Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service claims that the Taliban has increased its control over Russian and Belarusian agents in Afghanistan. The agency stated that the Taliban believes these agents are working to create tension between the East and the West.

Over 11,000 Earthquake Victims in Kunar Living in Temporary Shelters:
Following deadly earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan, tens of thousands of families have been left homeless and are in urgent need of shelter as winter approaches. Reports indicate that over 11,000 earthquake victims in Kunar province are living in temporary tents.

Haibatullah Summons Taliban Officials to Kandahar for Consultations on Bagram:
Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has summoned Taliban officials, including governors and district governors, to Kandahar for consultations on the fate of the Bagram Air Base. The meeting began on Saturday and is expected to last for three days.

Taliban Imposes New Restrictions on Smartphone Use in Universities:
The Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education has banned the use of smartphones for professors and officials below the fourth grade in universities. A document obtained by Afghanistan International states that this decision was made during a meeting of the ministry’s leadership council.

Family of Former MP Abbas Ebrahimzadeh Demands His Immediate Release in Uzbekistan:
The family of Abbas Ebrahimzadeh, a former member of the Afghan Parliament who is imprisoned in Uzbekistan, has called for his immediate release. However, the opposing party claims he is facing financial charges and must remain in prison until the judicial process is complete.

Belgium Seeks Talks with Taliban on Deporting Afghan Migrants:
Belgian Federal Minister for Asylum and Migration Annelies Verlinden has announced plans to discuss the deportation of “criminal” and “illegal” Afghan migrants with the Taliban. Verlinden stated, “At the diplomatic level, we need to examine how to practically deal with the Afghan regime.”

Taliban Halts Use of Ranger Vehicles:
The Taliban’s Ministry of Interior has confirmed the collection and discontinuation of American-made Ranger vehicles. The ministry has decided to replace them with Toyota vehicles and motorcycles.

Prominent Shahnameh Scholar Tughyan Sakai Passes Away:
Mohammad Yunus Tughyan Sakai, a renowned Shahnameh scholar and former professor at Kabul University’s Faculty of Languages and Literature, has passed away. His family confirmed that Sakai died of cancer at Stanford Hospital in California on Saturday, October 7.

Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami Delegation Visits Kabul:
A delegation from Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party met with Taliban Minister of Refugees Abdul Kabir in Kabul. Kabir expressed concern over military operations against Afghan migrants and stated that such actions should not be repeated.

Taliban Cancels 15 Billion Afghanis in Damaged Currency:
The Taliban’s Central Bank has announced that it has removed 15 billion Afghanis in damaged paper currency from circulation over the past four years. The bank stated that digitalizing transactions is one of its top priorities.

Taliban Arrests Three for Witchcraft in Sar-e-Pol and Maidan Wardak:
Taliban spokesperson Saif-ul-Islam Khyber announced that the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has arrested three individuals in Sar-e-Pol and Maidan Wardak provinces on charges of witchcraft. The detainees have been handed over to the judiciary for investigation and “ensuring Sharia justice.”

Taliban Confirms 43,000 ID Cards in Six Months:
The Taliban’s Statistics and Information Directorate has confirmed that it has verified and authenticated approximately 43,000 ID cards in the first six months of the current year, both inside and outside the country. The directorate also stated that it has established the identity 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 968 migrant families were deported from Iran and Pakistan on Friday. Of these, 242 families returned through the Torkham border, 580 through Spin Boldak, 31 through Pul-e-Abrisham, and 110 through Islam Qala.

Afghanistan in Focus as Putin Visits Tajikistan:
The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Tajikistan on October 9 to meet with President Emomali Rahmon. Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Semyon Grigoryev stated that Afghanistan will also be discussed during the meeting.

Taliban Releases Video Promoting Suicide Attacks:
A Taliban spokesperson released a video of the group’s fighters singing about their readiness to carry out suicide attacks. The lyrics state that the Taliban is committed to peace but will respond with suicide attacks if any mistakes are made against them.

Afghan Imam Shot Dead in Peshawar, Pakistan:
Police sources in Pakistan reported that an Afghan imam was shot dead by unidentified armed men at the Raza Khan Maryamzi Mosque in Peshawar on Friday.