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Weekly Afghan Monitor (September 14 – 21, 2023)

September 18, 2023

120 killed in Afghanistan because of mine blasts last year.

The Head of Coordination and Mine clearance detailed a dreary measurement for 2023, uncovering that 120 individuals have passed on, while more than 250 people have wounds because of mine blasts and unexploded weapons in the country. This disturbing cost highlights the dire requirement for proceeded with endeavors in mine clearance and public mindfulness missions to moderate the overwhelming effect of these deadly risks. Nooruddin Rustamkhil, the head of coordination and Mine clearance, said that the vast majority of the casualties of these incidents are youngsters in the country. He added, “From the outset of 2023 as of recently, we have had 207 incidents in Afghanistan, bringing about 372 casualties. Among these, 120 were killed, 250 were injured, and 224 were youngsters. (Khaama Press)

Three Afghan education right  activists named for 2023 Sakharov Prize

Neumann, alongside of 50 different individuals from the European Parliament, has chosen to designate three Afghan education activists for the 2023 Sakharov prize. Neumann, a European Parliament member, expressed that these training activists coordinate underground schools, travel to  remote  area, and manage remote education programs Neumann, alongside more than 50 different individuals from the European Parliament, has chosen to select three Afghan education activists for the 2023 Sakharov Prize. (Khaama Press)

September 19, 2023

Australia rejects 50,000 Afghan humanitarian visa demands

The Australian government has reported that it has dismissed the haven solicitations of 50,000 Afghan residents who had applied for a humanitarian visa in the country after the fall of the resurgence of the Taliban regime in August 2021. As per the Australian Broadcasting Corporation  (ABC) on Tuesday, in its most recent report, it expressed that out of 208,000 refuge demands made by Afghan residents from the start of 2021 as of not long ago, roughly 50,000 candidates have been dismissed by the Australian government. (Khaama Press)

No change of strategy towards Taliban organization: White House Representative

Kirby, the White House Security Committee representative, stressed that the Taliban organization neglected to satisfy its responsibilities and floated further away from global authenticity as time passes. Once again America has clarified that, in this present circumstance, Washington has zero desire to recognizing the Taliban regime authoritatively. Kirby expressed that the Taliban organization is acting in opposition to its commitments in regards to administration and the treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan. Subsequently, the US doesn’t plan to perceive the accepted administration formally (Khaama Press)

September 21, 2023

American officials and the Taliban discussed the elimination of drugs in Qatar

The US Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires for Afghanistan, Karen Decker, says that she met with a technical delegation from the Taliban government in Doha to discuss common concerns and support for Afghans in the fight against narcotics in Afghanistan. Arrangements have been discussed. Late on Wednesday, September 20   Mrs. Decker wrote on her page on the X social network that, with a group of Afghan experts from inside and outside Afghanistan, she joined the international community in the fight against narcotics in Afghanistan. The community has discussed ways to help. Ms. Decker wrote: “We look forward to working with the United Nations and other partners to provide support to Afghans and eradicate the scourge of illegal drugs so that drugs can be eradicated once and for all. (VOA)