On 15 August, the Taliban capped their drive for power in Afghanistan by taking Kabul, the country’s capital, for the first time since they ruled most of the country from 1996 to 2001. With the previous government’s collapse, the group is now the de facto power throughout the country and …
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Afghanistan’s Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, the humanitarian emergency there has become even more dire. This briefing note outlines the most pressing issues and steps to help relieve the suffering. Dramatic scenes at the Kabul airport of Afghans desperate to leave the country, and horrific bombings there, captured the …
Read More »Russia Calls for Clarification from the Netherlands About Support to Terrorists in Syria
The Russian Foreign Ministry called on the Netherlands to present clarification about their support to terrorist organizations in Syria, SANA reports. The Russian Foreign Ministry called on the authorities of the Netherlands to present clarification about Amsterdam’s support to terrorist organizations in Syria such as the so-called Sultan Murad group. …
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