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US Citizen Released from Taliban Detention

US citizen Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan since February, was released on Thursday following a court order and is returning home, with Qatar providing logistical support; she expressed gratitude to President Trump in a video.

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American Hostage Released by Taliban After Bounty Removal

American citizen Faye Hall, detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February, was released on Thursday and is en route to the US following negotiations that involved removing multimillion-dollar bounties on senior Taliban figures. Hall's release followed a court order and logistical support fro...

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Mother on Trial for Murder of Toddler After Violent Shaking

A 31-year-old mother, Morsal Mohammed Naim, is on trial in Manchester Crown Court for the murder of her two-year-old daughter, Omra Wali Jan, who died on February 9, 2024, from head injuries sustained on November 30, 2023, after allegedly being violently shaken by her mother; both parents previously...

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ECJ Rejects Refugee Status Based on Family Blood Feud

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that an Afghan asylum seeker's claim based on involvement in a family blood feud was insufficient for refugee status in the EU, requiring evidence of societal recognition of the family as a distinct social group facing persecution. The court did allow consid...

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Afghan Girls Turn to Religious Schools Amidst Education Ban

In the wake of the Taliban's ban on girls' education past the sixth grade in Afghanistan, many girls are enrolling in religious schools, some offering free tuition, due to the lack of accessible secular education, raising concerns about the curriculum's impact and the future prospects of these girls...

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US Lifts Bounties on Top Taliban Figures

The United States has lifted the bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, who is also the head of the Haqqani network responsible for numerous attacks. This action follows the Taliban's release of a U.S. prisoner, potentially marking a shift in U.S.-T...

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US Citizen Released by Taliban, British Couple Remain Imprisoned

American citizen Faye Hall was released from Taliban captivity in Afghanistan after the US dropped bounties on Haqqani network officials; however, a British couple remains imprisoned, highlighting the Taliban's use of hostages for political leverage and inconsistent application of justice.

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Afghan Sisters' Carpets: Success Amidst Educational Restrictions

Three Afghan sisters, forced to abandon their education after a deadly school attack, weave carpets that sell for thousands of dollars internationally, revealing the economic hardships faced by women in post-Taliban Afghanistan and highlighting the conflict between their talent and opportunities.

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Funding Cuts Jeopardize Afghan Women's Media and Education

Zan Times, an Afghan online magazine for women, faces closure of its journalism training program in 2025 due to reduced US foreign aid under President Trump, impacting women's education and access to information amid Taliban oppression.

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Germany Completes Phase of Afghan Resettlement Amid Political Backlash

On Thursday, a plane carrying 174 Afghan refugees, including 74 minors, landed in Hannover, Germany, fulfilling existing admission commitments under a program slated to end, amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment.

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US Lifts Reward for Taliban Leader After Hostage Release

The United States has lifted a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani following the release of a US citizen held captive in Afghanistan for two years; however, the FBI website still lists the reward.

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British Couple's Detention in Afghanistan: Health Concerns Amidst Court Delay

A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, aged 79 and 75, have been detained in Afghanistan since February 1st, facing health deterioration due to lack of medical care and poor prison conditions, with their court appearance delayed despite assurances of release due to misunderstandings.

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