3 d. ago A young Afghan woman burns herself alive because the Taliban wanted to force her into marriage.

A young Afghan woman burns herself alive because the Taliban wanted to force her into marriage.  Diari ARA

Events

4 d. ago Cook kills three Taliban members at Security Post in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province

A cook at a security post in eastern Afghanistan killed three Taliban forces, highlighting rising insecurity and internal conflicts. In a rare incident in Nangarhar province, three members of the Taliban forces were killed at a security post by the cook. The Nangarhar provincial police confirmed the incident, which took place on Tuesday, April 29, […] The post Cook kills three Taliban members at Security Post in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province appeared first on Khaama Press.

Events

8 d. ago Many former US allies in Afghanistan live in hiding, fearing persecution, says Middle East Institute

The Middle East Institute reports that former U.S. allies in Afghanistan, fearing persecution, continue to live in hiding. The Middle East Institute has reported that many Afghan former translators and assistants who worked with the U.S. military in Afghanistan continue to live in hiding, fearing retaliation from the Taliban. These individuals, who assisted U.S. forces […] The post Many former US allies in Afghanistan live in hiding, fearing persecution, says Middle East Institute appeared first on Khaama Press.

Politics

2 w. ago US Weapons from Afghanistan give Pakistani militants a deadly advantage: Washington Post

U.S. weapons originally sent to Afghanistan forces have ended up in the hands of Pakistani militants, boosting their capabilities. The Washington Post reported that U.S.-provided weapons to Afghanistan’s security forces, which fell into Taliban hands, are now circulating in Pakistan’s black markets. These weapons are being used in deadly attacks by militants in the region. […] The post US Weapons from Afghanistan give Pakistani militants a deadly advantage: Washington Post appeared first on Khaama Press.

Events

3 w. ago Afghan Woman Honored with Royal Medal in Canada for Community Contributions

An Afghan-born woman residing in Canada has been recognized with one of the country’s highest honorary distinctions for her outstanding service to the community. The King Charles III Coronation Medal was awarded during a ceremony at Concordia University in Montreal. Nilab Ferooz, who serves as President of the Ismaili Council for Quebec and the Maritimes, […] The post Afghan Woman Honored with Royal Medal in Canada for Community Contributions appeared first on Khaama Press.

Politics

3 w. ago Freshta Jami sentenced to life in UK for attempting to join ISIS

Freshta Jami was sentenced to life in the UK for attempting to join ISIS-K and planning terrorist activities in Afghanistan. Freshta Jami, an Afghan woman, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a UK court after being found guilty of attempting to join ISIS-Khorasan in Afghanistan. The court ruled that she posed a serious threat […] The post Freshta Jami sentenced to life in UK for attempting to join ISIS appeared first on Khaama Press.

Events