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British Commandos Accused of Routine War Crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan

A BBC Panorama investigation reveals that former British commandos allege their colleagues routinely executed bound prisoners and unarmed civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan, with some superiors potentially aware and providing guidance on covering up the incidents.

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US Revokes Afghan Refugee Protection Amidst Humanitarian Crisis

The Trump administration revoked the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 11,000 Afghan refugees, effective July 12, citing improved security and economic conditions in Afghanistan, despite widespread criticism from aid groups who claim the decision ignores the ongoing humanitarian crisis and T...

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UK Special Forces Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq

Former UK special forces soldiers allege war crimes, including unlawful killings of civilians and detainees, in Afghanistan and Iraq, between 2010 and 2013, with over 30 witnesses providing testimony and video evidence to the BBC's Panorama program, implicating senior commanders and potentially poli...

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Afghan Family Sues Germany to Enforce Refugee Resettlement Promise

An Afghan scientist and writer, along with 13 family members, is suing Germany to compel the issuance of visas after a 16-month wait in Pakistan following a German promise of resettlement, despite Germany having already resettled 36,000 Afghans since the Taliban takeover.

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Trump's Policy Endangers Afghan Migrants in Houston

Following the 2021 Taliban takeover of Kabul, roughly 10,000 Afghan migrants settled in Houston; President Trump's termination of programs providing legal status leaves many fearing deportation to Afghanistan, where they face threats to their lives, impacting those who aided the U.S. military and hi...

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Life Sentence for Murder of Geila Ibram in Ireland

Habib Shah Shamel, 28, was given a life sentence in Belfast Crown Court for the April 4, 2023, murder of Geila Ibram, 27, in Limerick, Ireland, after he stabbed her five times. Police found a notebook expressing a desire for self-sacrifice and a USB drive with terrorist-related videos in his possess...

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Kenyan Court Approves US Extradition Request for Former Afghan MP

A Nairobi court approved the US extradition request for ظاهر قدیر, a former Afghan MP, facing arms and drug trafficking charges, despite his claims of political motivation and the Taliban's intervention; an appeal is planned.

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Begum TV: Afghan Women's Resistance Through Satellite Broadcasting

Begum TV, a Paris-based Afghan television station founded by Hamida Aman, broadcasts educational and entertainment programs via satellite to Afghan women, combating the Taliban's restrictions on women's access to information and education, reaching an estimated 21 million women.

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Allegations of SAS War Crimes in Afghanistan

BBC Panorama aired allegations of British SAS soldiers executing a handcuffed child and Taliban suspects while asleep in Afghanistan, prompting a High Court inquiry into alleged war crimes and raising concerns about accountability and potential criminal charges.

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Afghan Activist in Exile Urges International Action on Women's Rights

Samira Hamidi, Amnesty International's Afghanistan campaign head, advocates for Afghan women's rights from exile in London, urging international accountability for the Taliban and continued support for Afghan women, highlighting the challenges and systemic impacts of the Taliban's rule.

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Afghanistan's Midwife Shortage Fuels Maternal Mortality Crisis

In Chakhansur district, Afghanistan, آرزو, the sole midwife, handles 16,000 patients with one delivery bed, highlighting a national healthcare crisis caused by US aid cuts, Taliban policies, and a severe midwife shortage resulting in high maternal mortality.

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Taliban's Restrictions on Afghan Women to Cost Country $920 Million

The Taliban's restrictions on Afghan women will cost the country an estimated 5.8% of its GDP (or $920 million) between 2024 and 2026, according to UNDP head Stephen Rodriguez, who notes that women's employment has fallen from 15% to approximately 7% since the Taliban regained power. This exacerbate...

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