UN Special Rapporteur Condemns Taliban Ban on Women Entering UN Offices
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ReliableUN: At Least 19 Killed in Afghanistan Floods Over One Week
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ReliableHead of Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce Meets Foreign Minister on Private Sector Challenges
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ReliableFormer Governor Halim Fedai Reports 10 Unknown Gunmen Kill Brother in Kabul Home Attack
Halim Fedai, former governor of Logar and Khost, reported that 10 unknown gunmen attacked the Kabul home of former government employee Hairan, killing one brother, wounding and beating another brother and family members, and stealing valuables.
ReliableSyrian President States Country Will Avoid US-Israel War Against Iran Unless Attacked
Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara said his country will remain neutral in the US-Israel conflict with Iran unless directly attacked. He noted recent troop deployments to borders with Lebanon and Iraq for security amid regional tensions.
ReliableRadio Mashaal Ceases Operations After 16 Years Due to Financial Difficulties
Radio Mashaal, the US-funded Pashto service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, has ceased all operations after 16 years due to financial difficulties, effective March 31. The closure occurs amid a reported 20% rise in media violations in Afghanistan during solar year 1404.