India set to accept first Taliban official in country in push to expand ties with Kabul Taliban’s pick for Mumbai consulate has already reached India, reports say The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Taliban divisions inflamed by sweeping restrictions on women The Taliban’s sweeping orders to restrict women’s rights have exacerbated divisions in the militant group to the point where rival factions are surrounding themselves with loyal troops, according to people familiar with the matter. The Times of India · Dec 31, 2022
Taliban acting defence minister holds talks with UAE president The acting defence minister of the Afghan Taliban has met the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, for talks in Abu Dhabi on strengthening relations, his ministry and UAE state media reported on Monday. Reuters · Dec 5, 2022
Taliban accuses Pakistan of allowing US drones in Afghan airspace Acting Minister of Defence Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob says American drones have been entering Afghanistan via Pakistan. Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2022
Taliban Accuses Pakistan of Allowing US Drones to Use its Airspace The Taliban's acting defense minister on Sunday said Pakistan had allowed American drones to use its airspace to access Afghanistan, a charge Pakistan has recently denied following a US air strike in Kabul. Acting Minister of Defense Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob told reporters at a news conference in Kabul that American… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022
Taliban accuses Pakistan of allowing U.S. drones to use its airspace The Taliban's acting defence minister said on Sunday that Pakistan had allowed U.S. drones to use its airspace to access Afghanistan, which Pakistan's foreign minister denied. Reuters · Aug 28, 2022
Watchdog says Afghan Taliban detaining, torturing civilians Human Rights Watch says that Taliban security forces in northern Afghanistan have unlawfully detained and tortured residents accused of association with an opposition armed group The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
Afghan defence minister says will not tolerate 'invasions' Afghanistan's acting defence minister said on Sunday that the Taliban administration would not tolerate "invasions" from its neighours after protesting against airstrikes it says were conducted by neighbouring Pakistan. Reuters · Apr 24, 2022
Danish Siddiqui: Family of slain journalist takes Taliban to ICC Lawyer for Siddiqui family says there is sufficient evidence Indian journalist was tortured, murdered in Taliban attack. Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2022