Afghan refugees who sought asylum in the UK after the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) took over Afghanistan a year ago have been told to look for private accommodation as the government-funded accommodation scheme winds down.

In a letter sent to the Afghan refugees, the Home Office warned that not every council would accept their request for a...

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Senior officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Monday gathered in Kabul to celebrate the first anniversary of IEA&s takeover of the capital.

The ceremony was attended by the administrative deputy prime minister, acting minister of foreign affairs, acting defense minister and other cabinet members.

&Some in the media call...

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Exactly one year ago today, August 15, 2021, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) regained control of the country after a 20 year war. In this time they have had enormous challenges to deal with.

The past year has been full of political ups and downs, with many calls being made for a more inclusive government.

&The Islamic Emirate of...

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On the eve of the anniversary of the Islamic Emirate&s takeover of Kabul, Afghanistan&s former president on Sunday defended what he said was a split-second decision to flee, saying he wanted to avoid the humiliation of surrender to the insurgents.

Ashraf Ghani also told CNN that on the morning of August 15, 2021, with the IEA at the...

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Afghans on Monday welcomed the improved security situation across the country, on the anniversary of the Islamic Emirate&s (IEA) take over, but raised concerns about the deteriorating economy, rising poverty levels, the high unemployment rate and newly imposed social restrictions.

One civil society activist in Herat province, Shakila Ahmadi...

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At least 32 people died and 20 others were injured in flash floods on Sunday in Shinwari and Siagard districts of Parwan province, local sources said Monday.

According to sources, at least 100 people are missing and 17 died in Ghorband valley in Parwan.

This comes after several provinces witnessed heavy rain on Sunday, which damaged dozens of houses....

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