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Deadly stampede at Spin Boldak border as Afghans flee
Safi Ullah, a 64-year-old man from Afghanistan, died in the incident on Wednesday, his son Shahid Ullah confirmed to CNN. "Me and my father were trying to cross the border with the rest of our family. I lost my father in the stampede, later we found him dead," Ullah said. In a distressing video showing the desperation at the Spin Boldak-Chaman land border crossing on the day of the stampede" CNN said.
Al-Qaeda joins Taliban in attack on Panjshir valley
Earlier reports on Wednesday had said that fighting is ongoing between Taliban fighters and the forces of a resistance front lead by Ahmad Massoud in Panjshir province. The Taliban confirmed that the fighting has been ongoing for two days and both sides have suffered casualties, Tolo News reported.
US exploring land routes to evacuate Afghans
US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said President Joe Biden's administration is engaged in "ongoing intensive diplomatic work" to help American citizens and Afghan allies wishing to leave Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of the country, Al Jazeera reported. Nuland welcomed efforts by Qatar and Turkey to reopen the airport in Kabul in coordination with the Taliban.
Pak to use Taliban in seeking US support to get out of FATF grey list
Pakistan will be using its influence over the militia such as Haqqani network, Al Qaeda cadre which have become the major constituents of the Taliban forces to push Afghan leadership to seek support of the US for this purpose. The Taliban leadership understands the role of Pakistan in handling different components of the Taliban militia as most of them are being controlled by them.
How a South African pilot and a 41-yr-old Boeing 727 saved 600 Afghans in Kabul
"We received a desperate call from the US State Department's officials in Kabul after the suicide bombing attack on August 26 (which killed 170 Afghans and 13 US soldiers) asking whether we would be willing to assist with mercy flights," Captain Niel Steyl told the Mail & Guardian from Kulob in Tajikistan, which borders Afghanistan.
Taliban accuse the US of intentionally destroying equipment at the airport
Anas Haqqani, a key Taliban member, visited the Kabul airport a day after the last American soldier left Afghanistan, and said the US had deliberately destroyed military equipment including helicopters, military vehicles, and facilities, Ariana News reported.
Taliban, Panjshir resistance locked in fierce fighting
The Taliban confirmed that the fighting has been ongoing for two days and both sides have suffered casualties, Tolo News reported."Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate was attacked by some circles in Panjshir who bluff and say they will resist. The Mujahideen reacted to the attack and as a result, the other side has suffered heavy casualties," said Anaamullah Samangani, a member of the Taliban's cultural commission.
Will China squarely fill in America's shoes after the Taliban takeover of Af?
China though moved past all this and was one of the first nations to jump the gun and extend its strong support to the Taliban, thus legitimizing their rule in Afghanistan. China's recognition of the autocratic Taliban regime will ensure that the terror group now gains a foothold in Asian geopolitics, something that other Asian countries are still wary of.
'UNSC would like to hear from region on Taliban's destabilizing takeover'
"A democratically elected government (has been) overthrown by the Taliban and we're waiting to see what the outcome of that is," Nason told reporters on Wednesday. She said the development "is clearly one that has destabilized the country and indeed has spillover effects in the region.
Hibatullah Akhundzada to be leader of Afghanistan under whom a PM or Prez will run the country
Anamullah Samangani, a member of the Taliban's cultural commission, said that Akhundzada will also be the leader of the new government, Tolo News reported. Consultations are almost finalised on the new government, and the necessary discussions have also been held about the cabinet. The Islamic government that we will announce will be a model for the people. There is no doubt about the presence of the Commander of the Faithful (Akhunzada) in the government.
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