Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada appears in public for the first time REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KABUL – The supreme leader of the Taliban Haibatullah Akhundzada appeared in public for the first time, on Sunday (31/10). Akhundzada is seen speaking to his supporters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar. Akhundzada has become Taliban leader since 2016 and … Read more
Ten countries agreed to call on the United Nations to hold a conference to develop Afghanistan. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, MOSCOW — Afghanistan’s new ruler the Taliban won the support of 10 regional powers at talks in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday (20/10). The event was the brainchild for a United Nations (UN) donor conference to help prevent an economic … Read more
Divisions within the Taliban stronghold are reported between political and military factions. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KABUL – Report on divisions among leaders Taliban sticking out again. Diplomatic and political sources say the strife among Taliban leaders is very real. If this disharmony is not addressed, it will cause further problems for the Afghan people. As quoted from … Read more
Afghan Air Force pilots evacuated to United Arab Emirates. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, WASHINGTON – Pilot Afghanistan US-trained and other personnel began leaving Uzbekistan on Sunday (12/9). They fled to Uzbekistan since Taliban took over Afghanistan on 15 August. The move is expected to take place in waves, starting on Sunday (13/9). A pilot who spoke on condition … Read more
In 2020 there were recorded up to 21 active soldiers and 82 suicide war veterans. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, LONDON — Britain’s Ministry of Defense reported a spike in suicides among former British soldier who took part in the war in Afghanistan. In 2020, up to 21 active soldiers and 82 war veterans committed suicide. According to the … Read more
Taliban fighters on the streets of Laghman province, Afghanistan, August 15, 2021 (Source: Straits Times via AFP) JAKARTA, KOMPAS.TV – Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla said American troops withdrew from Afghanistan because they were unable to defeat the Taliban, which was implementing guerrilla warfare. JK admits America has won in two World Wars. However, … Read more
The Taliban called for solving the problem internally. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KABUL – The Taliban’s supreme leader Haibatullah Akhunzada said he strongly supports a political solution to the Afghan conflict. This was conveyed when the Taliban was carrying out attacks and controlled several areas of the country. “Despite military gains and advances, the Islamic Emirate (Afghanistan) strongly … Read more