ICC Investigates Taliban Leaders for Gender Persecution in Afghanistan
The ICC prosecutor is investigating Taliban leaders, including Hibatulá Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqani, for gender persecution in Afghanistan, citing the Taliban's systematic suppression of women's rights since regaining power in 2021, including restrictions on education, employment, and public l...
ICC Investigates Taliban Leaders for Gender Persecution in Afghanistan
The ICC prosecutor is investigating Taliban leaders, including Hibatulá Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqani, for gender persecution in Afghanistan, citing the Taliban's systematic suppression of women's rights since regaining power in 2021, including restrictions on education, employment, and public l...
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52% Bias Score
Aschaffenburg Stabbing Fuels Germany's Migration Debate
A deadly stabbing in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on Wednesday killed two people, including a 2-year-old boy, and injured others; a 28-year-old Afghan man with a history of violence is in custody, sparking a renewed debate on migration policies ahead of Germany's February 23 elections.
Aschaffenburg Stabbing Fuels Germany's Migration Debate
A deadly stabbing in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on Wednesday killed two people, including a 2-year-old boy, and injured others; a 28-year-old Afghan man with a history of violence is in custody, sparking a renewed debate on migration policies ahead of Germany's February 23 elections.
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Refugee Ban Strands Thousands
President Trump signed an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admission Program, immediately halting all refugee processing and stranding at least 40,000 Afghan refugees, including 25,000 vetted and ready to travel, and many other refugees from around the world, despite the memo being sent o...
Trump's Refugee Ban Strands Thousands
President Trump signed an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admission Program, immediately halting all refugee processing and stranding at least 40,000 Afghan refugees, including 25,000 vetted and ready to travel, and many other refugees from around the world, despite the memo being sent o...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Refugee Freeze Jeopardizes Thousands of Vetted Afghans
President Trump's executive order freezing refugee resettlement programs could impact nearly 1,700 vetted Afghans, potentially jeopardizing their safety and damaging U.S. alliances; the program's 90-day suspension could affect up to 40,000 Afghans.
Trump's Refugee Freeze Jeopardizes Thousands of Vetted Afghans
President Trump's executive order freezing refugee resettlement programs could impact nearly 1,700 vetted Afghans, potentially jeopardizing their safety and damaging U.S. alliances; the program's 90-day suspension could affect up to 40,000 Afghans.
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48% Bias Score
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Exchange Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban exchanged prisoners, freeing two unnamed Americans in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban member imprisoned in California for life on drug and terrorism charges; one American freed, Ryan Corbett, was abducted in August 2022.
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Exchange Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban exchanged prisoners, freeing two unnamed Americans in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban member imprisoned in California for life on drug and terrorism charges; one American freed, Ryan Corbett, was abducted in August 2022.
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36% Bias Score
Funding Cuts Cripple Aid to Afghan Women
Funding cuts are the biggest threat to Afghan women, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council, which saw aid to Afghans fall from 772,484 people in 2022 to 491,435 in 2023, half of whom are women. This comes as the Taliban continue to restrict women's access to education and healthcare.
Funding Cuts Cripple Aid to Afghan Women
Funding cuts are the biggest threat to Afghan women, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council, which saw aid to Afghans fall from 772,484 people in 2022 to 491,435 in 2023, half of whom are women. This comes as the Taliban continue to restrict women's access to education and healthcare.
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48% Bias Score
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Taliban leader Hibatullah Achundsada and Justice Minister Abdul Hakim Hakkani for crimes against humanity due to the systematic persecution of women since August 15, 2021, including murder, torture, and rape, aiming to exclude women f...
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders for Crimes Against Humanity
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Taliban leader Hibatullah Achundsada and Justice Minister Abdul Hakim Hakkani for crimes against humanity due to the systematic persecution of women since August 15, 2021, including murder, torture, and rape, aiming to exclude women f...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts U.S. Refugee Program
President Trump's executive order halted the U.S. refugee program on Tuesday, leaving refugees stranded and raising concerns among advocacy groups about the safety of those fleeing persecution, particularly Afghans.
Trump Administration Halts U.S. Refugee Program
President Trump's executive order halted the U.S. refugee program on Tuesday, leaving refugees stranded and raising concerns among advocacy groups about the safety of those fleeing persecution, particularly Afghans.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Suspends Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program
President Trump's January 27th suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) leaves roughly 15,000 at-risk Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement in limbo, jeopardizing their safety and contradicting prior US commitments.
Trump Suspends Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program
President Trump's January 27th suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) leaves roughly 15,000 at-risk Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement in limbo, jeopardizing their safety and contradicting prior US commitments.
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48% Bias Score
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Exchange Frees Two Americans
The United States and the Taliban engaged in a prisoner swap, releasing two American citizens, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, held captive in Afghanistan since August 2022 and December 2022 respectively, in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban member serving a life sentence in the US for drug tr...
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Exchange Frees Two Americans
The United States and the Taliban engaged in a prisoner swap, releasing two American citizens, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, held captive in Afghanistan since August 2022 and December 2022 respectively, in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban member serving a life sentence in the US for drug tr...
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36% Bias Score
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Swap Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban conducted a prisoner swap on Tuesday, freeing two Americans, including Ryan Corbett who was abducted in August 2022, in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban figure serving a life sentence in California for drug trafficking and terrorism.
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Swap Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban conducted a prisoner swap on Tuesday, freeing two Americans, including Ryan Corbett who was abducted in August 2022, in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban figure serving a life sentence in California for drug trafficking and terrorism.
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36% Bias Score
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Swap Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban conducted a prisoner exchange on Tuesday, freeing two Americans, including Ryan Corbett, held since August 2022, in exchange for Taliban member Khan Mohammed, imprisoned in California for life on drug trafficking charges.
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Swap Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban conducted a prisoner exchange on Tuesday, freeing two Americans, including Ryan Corbett, held since August 2022, in exchange for Taliban member Khan Mohammed, imprisoned in California for life on drug trafficking charges.
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32% Bias Score