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Half a Million Missing US Weapons in Afghanistan

Following the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban gained control of an estimated 500,000 units of American weaponry; a significant portion of this weaponry is now unaccounted for, having been lost, sold, or smuggled to other groups including Al-Qaeda affiliates, according t...

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US Aid Cuts Cripple Afghan Healthcare

Over 200 World Health Organization health facilities in Afghanistan, serving 1.84 million people, closed due to US aid cuts announced by the Trump administration in January 2021, causing a major humanitarian crisis, particularly impacting women and children.

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US Aid Cuts Cause Preventable Maternal and Infant Deaths in Afghanistan

The abrupt cuts to US foreign aid in Afghanistan caused the closure of over 200 health clinics, resulting in preventable maternal and infant deaths, as exemplified by a recent case where a mother and baby died due to inaccessible healthcare during a snowstorm.

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46 Afghan Relocatees Die Awaiting German Relocation

At least 46 Afghan citizens eligible for relocation to Germany due to safety concerns have died awaiting relocation; delays in German relocation programs are under criticism, with at least 2,800 more in Pakistan facing deportation.

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Russia Seeks to Lift Ban on Taliban After Years of Engagement

The Russian General Prosecutor's office requested a suspension of the ban on the Taliban, a terrorist organization since 2003, following years of unofficial engagement and a recent legislative change allowing temporary suspension of such bans.

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US Citizen Released From Taliban Custody in Afghanistan

US citizen Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan since February on charges of unauthorized drone use, was released Thursday with Qatari mediation, highlighting the ongoing complexities of US-Taliban relations despite the absence of a US embassy in Kabul.

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Half a Million US Weapons Missing After Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan

The Taliban's acquisition of approximately 1 million pieces of US military equipment in 2021 has led to at least 500,000 weapons going missing, being sold, or smuggled to groups such as al-Qaeda, according to the UN and former Afghan officials, despite Taliban claims of secure storage.

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Deportation Leaves Migrants in Limbo at Costa Rican Migrant Camp

Following their deportation from the U.S., over 110 migrants, mostly from Asian and African countries, are held in a Costa Rican migrant camp facing poor conditions and limited options, including applying for asylum in Costa Rica or returning to potentially dangerous home countries.

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US Aid Freeze Causes Afghan Healthcare Collapse, Leading to Preventable Deaths

The Trump administration's freeze on aid funding to Afghanistan caused over 200 healthcare facilities to shut down by March 2025, resulting in preventable maternal and infant deaths; this triggered similar cuts by other nations, exacerbating the crisis.

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Russia Seeks to Lift Ban on Taliban

Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has requested the Supreme Court to lift the ban on the Taliban, imposed in 2003, following a December 2023 law allowing the suspension of bans on groups that cease terrorist activity; the court will rule on April 17.

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Taliban Supreme Leader Declares End to Democracy in Afghanistan

On Sunday, Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada announced in a sermon that there is "no need" for Western laws in Afghanistan, emphasizing the implementation of Sharia law and the end of democracy; this follows the Taliban's imposition of strict restrictions on women and girls.

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American Woman Released from Taliban Detention

American citizen Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan since February for unauthorized drone use, was released on Thursday following a Qatari-mediated court order and is in good health, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the US and the Taliban.

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