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The Taliban reject extension of evacuation deadline in Afghanistan

Published on: August 23, 2021
14:30

Kabul, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Taliban movement on Monday warned there will be consequences if the United States delays the withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan beyond the August 31 deadline.

Taliban try to take rebel stronghold in Afghanistan

Published on: August 23, 2021
08:39

Kabul, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Taliban ordered hundreds of their fighters to take the Panjshir Valley, one of the few regions in Afghanistan still not under control of the fundamentalist armed group, it was reported in the capital.

Brother of former Afghan president swears allegiance to the Taliban

Published on: August 21, 2021
10:42

Kabul, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Hashamt Ghani Ahmadzai, the brother of former Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani, joined the Taliban in Kabul on Saturday, swearing allegiance to the armed group, The Khaama Press agency revealed.

Talks to form new government of Afghanistan set to begin

Published on: August 21, 2021
08:31

Kabul, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The co-founder of the Taliban Movement and chief negotiator, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, arrived in the country to discuss the formation of the new government with Afghan political leaders, after the Taliban conquered the country.

Russia, France agree to work for peace in Afghanistan

Published on: August 20, 2021
07:38

Moscow, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed Afghanistan in phone call on Thursday, highlighting the significance of addressing protection of civilians and humanitarian issues in the country.

G7 FMs urge Taliban to ensure protection of civilians in Afghanistan

Published on: August 20, 2021
07:36

London, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) G7 foreign ministers on Thursday underlined the significance of the Taliban holding to their commitments to ensure the protection of civilians and are deeply concerned by reports of violent reprisals in parts of Afghanistan.

More criticism by NATO after Taliban victory in Afghanistan

Published on: August 18, 2021
10:42

Prague, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The Taliban victory in Afghanistan has generated doubts about NATO's ability to respond to crisis situations, Czech President Milos Zeman said on Wednesday, whose country is a member of the military alliance.

Taliban will be judged on actions, not words, says UK´s Johnson

Published on: August 18, 2021
10:32

London, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday the Taliban, which seized the Afghan capital on Sunday after a lighting offensive, would be judged on their actions and not their words, and also called for an arranged deal with new regime.

Indian peace and solidarity organization supports Afghan people

Published on: August 17, 2021
16:14

New Delhi, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The All Indian Peace and Solidarity Organisation (AIPSO) on Tuesday expressed its support to the people of Afghanistan in difficult times and condemned any attempt to restrict their rights, particularly those of women and children.

Polls reveal decline in Biden’s popularity after Afghan crisis

Published on: August 17, 2021
14:05

Washington, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden lost popularity among his citizens due to the crisis in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US troops from this central Asian country, according to polls released on Tuesday.

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