Taliban
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Syrian fighters in Afghanistan?
Syrian Islamists of Central Asian origin who previously participated in the Syrian conflict have now been identified in Afghanistan, raising concerns among the Taliban, Central Asian countries, and India. These Islamists are based in the provinces of Badakhshan, Baghlan and Herat and threaten local security, and their negative effects are likely to spread to Tajikistan,…
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Sirajuddin Haqqani out of Wanted list; U.S.-Taliban Direct Talks Mark New Era in Afghan Diplomacy, Stirring Pakistan’s Concerns
Kabul has recently become a central stage for diplomatic developments that could redefine Afghanistan’s political landscape and its relationships with neighboring countries. The visit of Zalmay Khalilzad, a prominent U.S. diplomat with longstanding ties to the region, has hinted at a groundbreaking shift: direct negotiations between the United States and the Taliban, sidelining traditional intermediaries.…