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Taliban storm Kabul apartment, arrest activist, her sisters
January 20, 2022

Taliban storm Kabul apartment, arrest activist, her sisters

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban stormed an apartment in Kabul, smashing the door in and arresting a woman rights activist and her three sisters, an eyewitness said Thursday. A Taliban statement appeared to blame the incident on a recent women’s protest, saying insulting Afghan values will no longer be tolerated.…READ MORE

Taliban economy conference in Kabul stresses need for funds
January 19, 2022

Taliban economy conference in Kabul stresses need for funds

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Five months into their rule of Afghanistan, the Taliban have increased revenue, cracked down on corruption and collected a surprising $1 billion in exports, the U.N. representative for the country said Wednesday.…READ MORE

Before pullout, watchdog warned of Afghan air force collapse
January 18, 2022

Before pullout, watchdog warned of Afghan air force collapse

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Months before President Joe Biden announced the U.S.’s complete withdrawal from Afghanistan last year, Washington’s watchdog warned that the Afghan air force would collapse without critical American aid, training and maintenance. The report was declassified Tuesday.…READ MORE