Giorno: 17 Agosto 2021

Taliban promises to protect women’s rights… with a catch

Post Content Despite the Taliban’s history of oppressing women under its strict interpretation of Sharia (Islamic law), a Taliban spokesman pledged that the terrorist group would protect the rights of women… “within the limits of Islam.” “Women will be afforded all their rights, whether it is in work or other activities, because women are a […]

US Freezes Nearly $9.5B Afghanistan Central Bank Assets

The U.S. has frozen nearly $9.5 billion in assets belonging to the Afghan central bank and stopped shipments of cash to the nation as it tries to keep a Taliban-led government from accessing the money, an administration official confirmed Tuesday.

What the Taliban’s interpretation of Sharia law means for Afghanistan

Post Content The Taliban on Tuesday said they were working to form a government that would be centered on Sharia law and urged Afghans to live “within the framework of Islam.” In the first press conference since taking control of Afghanistan on Sunday, spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid sought to assure the international community that human rights […]

Cuomo issues five pardons, commutes five sentences during last week in office

Post Content Outgoing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued five pardons on Tuesday and also commuted five sentences as he prepares to leave office next week after resigning in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal. The list of pardons includes individuals convicted of attempted robbery, drug crimes, bail jumping, and assault. NY LAWMAKERS TO […]

With Taliban victory, Afghanistan could become the ‘second school of jihadism’

Post Content The disheartening end to America’s longest war raises a number of questions about U.S. national security policy in Central Asia and the future of the newly installed Taliban government in Afghanistan. Perhaps the biggest unknown amid the power vacuum and confusion of the American withdrawal is what the Taliban’s relationship with al Qaeda […]

Chinese State Media Welcomes Taliban’s Rise in Afghanistan, Exults US ‘Defeat’

Read More The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan gave the Chinese regime a golden opportunity to attack the United States and deepen its own influence. And it wasted no time to seize it. State-run newspapers, broadcasters, and Chinese diplomats have launched a propaganda offensive not dissimilar to the regime’s ongoing efforts to deflect blame around the origins […]

UK to take 20,000 Afghan refugees over five years under resettlement plan

Read More Afghanistan UK to take 20,000 Afghan refugees over five years under resettlement plan Women, children and religious minorities will be prioritised under new scheme criticised as unambitious The resettlement plans explained Afghanistan crisis: live updates , Dan Sabbagh, Lisa O’Carroll and Aubrey Allegretti Tue 17 Aug 2021 17.30 EDT Last modified on Tue […]