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British Pensioners Held Hostage in Afghanistan
British pensioners Peter and Barbie Reynolds have been held hostage in Afghanistan's Pul-e-Charkhi prison since February 1st, along with their interpreter and a Chinese-American friend, who has since been released; their detention highlights the risks for foreigners in Afghanistan, despite their 18 ...
British Pensioners Held Hostage in Afghanistan
British pensioners Peter and Barbie Reynolds have been held hostage in Afghanistan's Pul-e-Charkhi prison since February 1st, along with their interpreter and a Chinese-American friend, who has since been released; their detention highlights the risks for foreigners in Afghanistan, despite their 18 ...
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52% Bias Score
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...
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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60% Bias Score
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.
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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60% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
UK Rejects Asylum Claim of Afghan Woman Who Worked With Western Governments
The UK Home Office rejected the asylum claim of Mina, an Afghan woman who worked on western-backed women's projects and faced threats from the Taliban, despite previous acceptance of similar cases; this is part of a concerning trend showing a sharp decrease in Afghan asylum approvals from 98.5% to 3...
UK Rejects Asylum Claim of Afghan Woman Who Worked With Western Governments
The UK Home Office rejected the asylum claim of Mina, an Afghan woman who worked on western-backed women's projects and faced threats from the Taliban, despite previous acceptance of similar cases; this is part of a concerning trend showing a sharp decrease in Afghan asylum approvals from 98.5% to 3...
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56% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
Former Taliban Representative Arrested in US on Allegations of Dual Identity and Links to Assassination Plots
Mohammad Rahim Peerzada, former Taliban representative in Spain, was arrested in the US under a different identity after fleeing Spain where he faced sexual assault allegations; his arrest is linked to his brother-in-law's alleged involvement in assassination plots.
Former Taliban Representative Arrested in US on Allegations of Dual Identity and Links to Assassination Plots
Mohammad Rahim Peerzada, former Taliban representative in Spain, was arrested in the US under a different identity after fleeing Spain where he faced sexual assault allegations; his arrest is linked to his brother-in-law's alleged involvement in assassination plots.
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48% Bias Score
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.
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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68% Bias Score
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.
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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60% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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