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World Bank freezes funds for Afghanistan

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:59

Kabul, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The World Bank froze funds for projects being developed in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power.

Afghan withdrawal depends on Taliban cooperation, says Joe Biden

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:57

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden recognized Tuesday that the success of the definitive withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan will depend largely on cooperation from the Taliban.

1,500 Afghans have reached France after evacuations – ministry

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:55

Paris, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The French government on Tuesday completed the evacuation of 1,500 Afghans from Kabul, the capital taken by the Taliban which seized power over much of Afghanistan after 20-year US occupation.

UN Chief recognizes UN personnel´s work in Afghanistan

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:55

United Nations, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Tuesday sent a video message to the UN personnel in Afghanistan and thanked the staff for everything they are doing to support Afghans in this time of crisis.

Cuba criticizes alleged US concern for Afghanistan’s situation

Published on: August 24, 2021
16:58

Geneva, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba criticized the United States on Tuesday for its alleged concern for human rights in Afghanistan, when it is directly responsible for the root causes that led to the current situation.

Taliban appoints several posts in Afghanistan

Published on: August 24, 2021
12:26

Kabul, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The Taliban appointed the head of Afghanistan's Central Bank and the Education Minister, The Khaama Press news agency reported on Tuesday.

Indian Prime Minister, Russian President talked about Afghanistan

Published on: August 24, 2021
10:49

New Delhi, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke over the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral issues of cooperation and developments in Afghanistan.

The Taliban reject extension of evacuation deadline in Afghanistan

Published on: August 23, 2021
14:30

Kabul, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Taliban movement on Monday warned there will be consequences if the United States delays the withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan beyond the August 31 deadline.

The UK will ask the US to delay its departure from Afghanistan

Published on: August 23, 2021
09:21

London, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The British government will ask the United States to extend the withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan beyond August 31st in order to evacuate more Afghan refugees, the British press reported.

Taliban try to take rebel stronghold in Afghanistan

Published on: August 23, 2021
08:39

Kabul, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Taliban ordered hundreds of their fighters to take the Panjshir Valley, one of the few regions in Afghanistan still not under control of the fundamentalist armed group, it was reported in the capital.

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