Azerbaijan Releases 14 Afghan Nationals from Prisons
Azerbaijan has released 14 Afghan nationals from its prisons, the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.
The ministry stated that the release occurred following efforts by Afghanistan’s embassy in Baku. It expressed appreciation to Azerbaijan and relevant authorities for their cooperation and humanitarian action, and reaffirmed that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will continue to follow up on cases of Afghan prisoners.
Khaama Press reported that the release followed an order by the Azerbaijani leadership, with reasons for the arrests not disclosed. Taliban authorities indicated that some released citizens have already returned home, while legal procedures continue for transferring the remaining detainees back to Afghanistan.
Ariana News attributed the ministry's statement directly to its announcement, while Khaama Press described the ministry as Taliban-run. No further details on the identities or specific charges of the prisoners were provided in either report.
More in International
Saudi Companies Sign Major Investment Contracts with Syrian Government Entities
Algeria Begins Process to Cancel 2013 Air Services Agreement with UAE
Turkish Police Detain Over 30 Afghan Migrants in Sakarya and Bingol
Afghanistan clinches T20 series over West Indies with Mujeeb Ur Rahman's hat trick
Saudi Companies Sign Major Investment Contracts with Syrian Government Entities
Saudi companies have signed strategic investment contracts with Syrian government entities in Damascus, covering sectors like aviation, communications, and infrastructure, as reported by the official Saudi news agency.
Algeria Begins Process to Cancel 2013 Air Services Agreement with UAE
Algeria has started the process to cancel its 2013 air services agreement with the UAE, with state radio citing procedural steps under the pact. The move comes amid prior accusations from Algerian officials of UAE interference in regional affairs.
Turkish Police Detain Over 30 Afghan Migrants in Sakarya and Bingol
Turkish police detained 31 Afghan migrants and one Pakistani in operations in Sakarya and Bingol cities, deporting some from Sakarya after legal procedures. Official data indicates over 3,000 Afghans were detained nationwide in January.
Afghanistan clinches T20 series over West Indies with Mujeeb Ur Rahman's hat trick
Mujeeb Ur Rahman took a hat trick and 4-21 to lead Afghanistan to a 39-run win over West Indies in the second T20, clinching the series ahead of the T20 World Cup.