SecurityGerman Prosecutors Charge Afghan National in Plot to Assassinate Jewish Leaders
German prosecutors have charged an Afghan national with complicity in an Iranian intelligence-linked plot to assassinate Jewish leaders in Germany, including specific figures from Jewish organizations.
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Taliban Arrest Around 30 People in Ghor on Weapons and Opposition Charges
Taliban forces arrested around 30 people in Ghor province, including five relatives of former official Mohammad Zarif Azad, on charges of weapons possession and links to anti-Taliban fronts. Azad reports repeated family detentions, torture, extortion, and the destruction of his family home since 2021.
Afghanistan International, — Reliable
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Hundreds of Personnel Graduate from Special Forces Training Course
Hundreds of personnel graduated from a six-month special forces training course in Afghanistan. Senior Ministry of Defense officials attended the ceremony and spoke about the graduates' role in defending the country and the Islamic system.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable
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Taliban Holds Special Meeting to Review Security Challenges in the North
The Taliban held a special security meeting chaired by Defense Minister Yaqoob Mujahid to address challenges in northern Afghanistan, including protests, mining clashes, and rising crime.
Afghanistan International, — Reliable
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Armed Thieves Rob Eight Shops in Herat Wholesale Food Market
Armed thieves stole money and assets from eight shops in the Khwaja Mohammad Taqi wholesale food market in Herat near the Taliban security command. Shopkeepers were instructed by the Taliban not to speak to media or share photos or videos of the incident.
Afghanistan International, — Unverified
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Afghan Forces Seize Smuggled Medical Supplies and Seeds in Torkham
Afghan forces from the 201 Khalid bin Walid unit seized smuggled surgical tools, medicines, and seeds in Torkham, Nangarhar, originating from Pakistan.
Hurriyat, — Reliable
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Pakistan Defense Minister Warns of Open War Amid Tensions with Taliban
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has warned of potential military escalation, claiming that dialogue with the Taliban regarding cross-border terrorism has been ineffective.
Afghanistan International and 1 other, — Reliable
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Ministry of Interior Distributes 2,300 Motorcycles to Police Units
The Ministry of Interior distributed 2,300 motorcycles and fast vehicles to security, traffic, and fire police units to improve operational response times.
RTA and 1 other, — Reliable
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Taliban Investigating Alleged Abuse of Shiite Cleric in Kabul
The Afghanistan Shiite Commission reports that the Taliban are investigating the physical and verbal abuse of Ayatollah Sharifi, a Shiite cleric in Kabul.
Afghanistan International, — Reliable
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Clashes in Badakhshan Leave Four Dead, 32 Injured
At least four people were killed and 32 injured in clashes between local residents and Taliban forces in Badakhshan over disputes regarding poppy cultivation and mines.
Amu TV, — Reliable
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Two ToloNews Journalists Detained by Taliban in Kabul
Two ToloNews journalists, Mansoor Niazi and Imran Danish, were detained by the Taliban in Kabul last Thursday for unknown reasons.
Khaama Press and 3 others, — Reliable
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Two Drug Factories Destroyed in Ghor Province
The Ministry of Interior reported the destruction of two drug factories in Ghor province and the arrest of 18 individuals.
Omid Radio, — Reliable
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Taliban Increase Security and Conduct Arrests in Panjshir
The Taliban have increased security, conducted house-to-house searches, and carried out arrests in Panjshir province following armed clashes and the appearance of anti-leadership graffiti.
Amu TV, — Developing
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Beheaded Body of Child Found in Kunar Province
The beheaded body of a child was found in Kunar province following a disappearance. Reports indicate a rise in missing persons and murders in Kabul and Takhar, with no official comment from the Taliban.
Hasht-e Subh, — Developing
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Three Casualties Reported in Baghlan Traffic Accidents
Two traffic accidents in Baghlan province left two people dead, including a child, and one injured.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable
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Young Man Found Murdered in Kabul, Beheaded Child Found in Kunar
The body of a young man was found tortured and murdered in Kabul after an 11-day disappearance, while the beheaded body of a child was discovered in Kunar province.
Hasht-e Subh, — Reliable
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Clashes in Badakhshan Leave at Least Three Dead
At least three people were killed in two separate clashes between Taliban forces and local residents in Badakhshan province on May 9.
Afghanistan International, — Reliable
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Suicide Attack Targets Police Post in Bannu, Pakistan
A suicide car bomb attack on a police post in Bannu, Pakistan, resulted in multiple fatalities, with reports on the death toll ranging from four to fifteen. A splinter group of the Pakistan Taliban has claimed responsibility for the assault.
AP News and 4 others, — Reliable
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Pakistan Army Chief Demands Taliban End Support for Militant Groups
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has demanded that the Taliban dismantle shelters for the TTP and BLA, while accusing India of directing militant activities from Afghan soil. The Taliban administration denies these claims.
Khaama Press and 2 others, — Reliable
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Weapons and Ammunition Seized in Ghazni Province
The Ministry of Interior reported seizing various weapons, including rifles and a mortar, from private homes in Ghazni's Jaghori district over a three-month period.
Omid Radio, — Reliable