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Bonfire in which musical instruments burn. Image: Twitter video screenshot.

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AFGHANISTAN

Taliban burn musical instruments, insult artists in viral video

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/15/22

The undated video also shows that the Taliban forces had cut the musicians' hair, a common punishment for those suspected of minor crimes

Liberals beheading mannequins. Photo: Twitter video screenshot.

World

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban force clothing stores to behead display mannequins

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/5/22

“These are idols,” the Taliban’s provincial director of promotion of virtue and prevention of vice Aziz ul Rahman said on Tuesday

FILED - 30 September 2008, Afghanistan, Taleqan: A women wearing high heels and a burka walks along a street in Taloquan. Taliban religious police in Afghanistan have directed all drivers to refrain from playing music in their cars and not to pick up female passengers who do not follow the Islamic dress code. Photo: Maurizio Gambarini/dpa.

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WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Taliban order taxi drivers to reject female passengers without hijab

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/26/21

Taxi drivers will effectively be in a position to police women’s bodies and their mobility

A Taliban security guard plays with a whip while standing in front of Afghan men waiting outside a bank to withdraw money. Photo: Oliver Weiken/dpa.

World

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban publish decree on women's rights

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/3/21

"A woman is not property," reads the new decree, which does not mention women's rights in education or work

07 October 2021, US, Washington: Flowers seen on an Afghan flag during a demonstration demanding no more drone attacks on Afghanistan during a rally marking the 20th Anniversary of the US attack on Afghanistan at Raytheon Headquarters. Photo: Lenin Nolly/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

World

TERRORISM

More than 100 people dead or wounded in Afghan mosque attack

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/8/21

A senior spokesman for the Taliban confirmed the attack and said that special forces had been sent to the scene

World

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban says it's capable of suppressing Islamic State in Afghanistan

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/21/21

The Taliban and the Islamic State have fought against each other in the past

Spain

AFGHANISTAN

Spain ends evacuation effort in Kabul with ambassador on last flight

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/4/21

In the flights organized by Spain, a total of 1,900 people seeking refuge from the Taliban were evacuated, according to official data

HANDOUT - 26 August 2021, Italy, Sigonella: Servicemen assist Afghan evacuees as they disembark a plane at the Sigonella Naval Air Station Airport in the midst of the Taliban takeover. Photo: Mc2 Claire Dubois/U.S. Navy/Planet Pix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban will rely on Chinese money for reconstruction, a spokesman said

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/2/21

"China is ready to invest and rebuild our country," he added

August 26, 2021 - Kabul, Afghanistan - U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, assist with security at an Evacuation Control Checkpoint (ECC) during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla) (Credit Image: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com Photo: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/dpa

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WAR FINISHED

Last US troops leave Afghanistan after 20 years, ending evacuations

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/31/21

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the country has now achieved "full independence"

World

AFGHANISTAN

5 evacuated Afghans under surveillance in France over Taliban links

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/24/21

A man has been taken into police custody

World

AFGHANISTAN

Thousands besiege Kabul airport in frantic attempt to flee Taliban

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/21/21

Loudspeaker announcements at the northern entrance said the airport gate would now be closed for two days

World

AFGHANISTAN

Desperation mounts at Kabul airport as escape window narrows

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/20/21

A report compiled for the United Nations warned that the Taliban is conducting targeted searches for supposed collaborators with the former regime

Finland

AFGHANISTAN

Finland sending troops to Afghanistan to assist evacuation

The Nomad Today 8/20/21

The soldiers will operate at Kabul International Airport and in its immediate vicinity

World

AFGHANISTAN

NATO foreign ministers to discuss Afghan evacuations, future ties

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/20/21

The radical Islamist group rapidly took control of Afghanistan in the wake of NATO troops' withdrawal from the country, in a major blow to the military and democratic gains made during almost two…

17 August 2021, Brandenburg, Potsdam: People stand with placards on the Old Market Square during the rally "Humanitarian Airlift Now - Don't Abandon Afghanistan's People". Photo: Paul Zinken/dpa

Finland

AFGHANISTAN

Finland suspends development cooperation in Afghanistan

The Nomad Today 8/18/21

Afghanistan has been Finland’s most significant partner country for development cooperation in recent years

FILED - 25 January 2021, Belgium, Brussels: European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell speaks during a press conference following an EU Foreign Ministers meeting at the EU headquarters. Borrell is due in Moscow on Friday just days after the jailing of prominent Russian dissident Alexei Navalny that provoked an international uproar. Photo: Zucchi-Enzo/EU Council/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only in connection with the latest coverage about (the transmission/the film/the auction/the exhibition/the book) and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

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AFGHANISTAN

Taliban won the war so we must speak to them, top EU diplomat says

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/17/21

EU countries have so far granted almost 400 visas for people working with the bloc's delegation in Afghanistan plus family members

World

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban promises sceptical Afghans amnesty for all, rights for women

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/17/21

The amnesty likely applies to those who worked supporting foreign forces in the country, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said

Taliban fighters at the government headquarters in Kabul. Image: YouTube/screenshot.

World

AFGHANISTAN

Who are the most important men in the Taliban?

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/17/21

List of the key players in the movement

HANDOUT - 26 October 2020, Greece, Athens: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a joint press conference with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias (not pictured) following their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Athens. Photo: -/Russian Foreign Ministry/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

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AFGHANISTAN

Russia greets initial comments by Taliban as a 'hopeful sign'

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/17/21

Russia supports a dialogue with all political, ethnic and sectarian forces in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said

16 August 2021, Lower Saxony, Wunstorf: An Airbus A400M transport aircraft of the German Air Force takes off early this morning from the Wunstorf airbase in the Hanover region. Because of the rapid advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Bundeswehr plans to begin evacuating German citizens and local Afghan forces from Kabul on Monday 16 August 2021. Photo: Moritz Frankenberg/dpa

World

AFGHANISTAN

China criticizes US for "hastily withdrawing the troops"

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/17/21

"Solving problems with power and military means will only increase problems," Beijing said in a statement

Taliban

Taliban burn musical instruments, insult artists in viral video

Taliban force clothing stores to behead display mannequins

Taliban order taxi drivers to reject female passengers without hijab

Taliban publish decree on women's rights

More than 100 people dead or wounded in Afghan mosque attack

Taliban says it's capable of suppressing Islamic State in Afghanistan

Spain ends evacuation effort in Kabul with ambassador on last flight

Taliban will rely on Chinese money for reconstruction, a spokesman said

Last US troops leave Afghanistan after 20 years, ending evacuations

5 evacuated Afghans under surveillance in France over Taliban links

Thousands besiege Kabul airport in frantic attempt to flee Taliban

Desperation mounts at Kabul airport as escape window narrows

Finland sending troops to Afghanistan to assist evacuation

NATO foreign ministers to discuss Afghan evacuations, future ties

Finland suspends development cooperation in Afghanistan

Taliban won the war so we must speak to them, top EU diplomat says

Taliban promises sceptical Afghans amnesty for all, rights for women

Who are the most important men in the Taliban?

Russia greets initial comments by Taliban as a 'hopeful sign'

China criticizes US for "hastily withdrawing the troops"

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