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Taliban now controls all districts of Kabul — spokesman

In his words, the radical movement’s leaders made the decision to enter the Afghan capital following reports of plunder and instability there The radical Taliban movement (outlawed in Russia) has gained control over the entire territory of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said on Sunday. “The security situation …

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The African Union Intervention Force Will Stay in Somalia, but with Whose Troops?

A strong, internationally composed military force remains crucial to protecting the Somali government and preventing a victory by the Al-Shabaab Islamist militant movement. Last month, the African Union (AU) offered four separate options for the future of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to the Somali Federal Government (FGS). …

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UK Foreign Aid Cuts and an Afghan Refugee Crisis

The UK government should maintain aid spending in Afghanistan, especially after the troop withdrawal. The decision by the UK government to cut foreign aid will have devastating consequences, particularly in Afghanistan where the security situation is deteriorating. The cuts signal that the UK government has not learned from history, where …

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