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Neighborhood News Digest – 16 February 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan remains primary source of terrorist threat for Central and South Asia: UN report – The Hindu
Afghanistan remains the primary source of terrorist threat for Central and South Asia, with groups such as ISI....

Neighborhood News Digest – 15 February 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban Divided: Interior Min says Afghanistan in “intolerable” state, spokesperson rebuts – Firstpost
Haqqani’s comments came amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeo....

Neighborhood News Digest – 08 February 2023

Afghanistan
Turkiye, UAE to reduce missions in Afghanistan over 'security concerns' – Middle East Monitor
The embassies of Turkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Afghanistan intend to trim down their missions due to secu....

Neighborhood News Digest – 16 January 2023

Afghanistan
Uzbekistan Halts Power Supply to Afghanistan: DABS – Tolo News
The country’s power distributor, Da Afghanistan Bereshna Sherkat, said on Sunday that the imported electricity from Uzbekistan has been disconnected du....

Central Asia: A Look Back at 2022 and Projections for 2023

Background

The year 2022 has been challenging for the Central Asian region. In addition to the widespread anti-government protests resulting from the tumultuous internal socio-economic and political environment, the external impact of the....

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 12, 2022

Afghanistan
Clashes Occur Across Durand Line at Spin Boldak: Tolo News
Clashes between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan military happened along the Durand Line in Spin Boldak port, a spokesman told TOLOnews. Ha....

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 17, 2022

Afghanistan
Envoys of Over 10 Countries Discuss Afghanistan at Moscow Format: Tolo News
Representatives and officials from more than 10 countries exchanged views on the Afghan situation in the "Moscow Format" meeting on Afghan....

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 16, 2022

Afghanistan
Kabul: Unidentified Man Killed Pakistani Soldier at Spin Boldak Crossing: Tolo News
The US State Department said that Washington’s “commitment to the people of Afghanistan is enduring,” in a recently released ....

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 15, 2022

Afghanistan
Foreign Airlines' Use of Afghan Airspace is Increasing, Say Aviation Author: Tolo News Afghanistan’s Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) said that the number of flights passing through Afghanistan's airs....

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 14, 2022

Afghanistan
OIC Opens Mission in Kabul: Tolo News
The Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) opened a mission in Kabul with a ceremony attended by senior officials of the Islamic Emirate and OIC representatives. Speaking at t....

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