Australia is urgently processing up to 300 protection visa applications for Afghan interpreters who have been told they are on a Taliban hit list as allied troops withdraw from Afghanistan. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the federal government is aware of the situation and currently going through the paperwork. “We have done this before safely, and…
Australia Fast-Tracks Protection Visas for Afghan Interpreters Targeted by Taliban
Iran’s Long Standing ‘Strategic Hedging’ in Afghanistan to Intensify Due to US Troop Withdrawal
June 6, 2021
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Iran has long claimed to follow the policy of supporting political stabilization in Kabul while also simultaneously expanding ties with the Taliban. In wake of the Sept. 11 deadline of troop withdrawal of the U.S. forces this contradictory policy is gaining momentum and will likely breed more chaos and violence inside Afghanistan, warn experts. This…
At Least 11 People Killed by a Landmine in Northern Afghanistan
KABUL—At least 11 civilians, including children, were killed when their vehicle set off a landmine in northern Afghanistan, local government officials said on Sunday, accusing Taliban insurgents for planting the landmine bombs. No terrorist group, including the Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred on Saturday, hours before senior Taliban leaders and U.N. officials…
US Government Announces $266 Million in New Aid to Afghanistan
The U.S. government has announced more than $266 million in new humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, while urging allies to contribute more generously to address the conflict-stricken country’s immediate humanitarian needs. “This funding will allow our partners to provide lifesaving protection, shelter, livelihoods opportunities, essential health care, emergency food aid, water, sanitation, and hygiene services to…
US Government Announces $266 Million in Aid to Afghanistan
The U.S. government on Friday announced more than $266 million in new humanitarian aid for Afghanistan while urging allies to contribute more generously to address the conflict-stricken country’s immediate humanitarian needs. “This funding will allow our partners to provide lifesaving protection, shelter, livelihoods opportunities, essential health care, emergency food aid, water, sanitation, and hygiene services…
Former British Officer Pleads for UK Visa for Afghan Interpreter
A former British Army officer has pleaded for his former Afghan interpreter to be allowed to settle in the UK, fearing he risks “falling through the cracks” and being killed by the Taliban. Charlie Herbert, formerly a major general, told The Times his 39-year-old interpreter, identified only as Ahmadzai, was in grave danger as he…
UK Accelerates Afghan Resettlement Scheme as Troops Withdraw
A resettlement scheme for Afghans who have supported British armed forces will be accelerated, the UK government has confirmed. The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), announced in December 2020 and launched on April 1, is designed to protect Afghan staff who are at risk of retaliation from the Taliban after British troops withdraw from Afghanistan….
UK Accelerates Afghan Resettlement Plan as Troops Withdraw
A resettlement plan for Afghans who have supported British armed forces will be accelerated, the UK government has confirmed. The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), announced in December 2020 and launched on April 1, is designed to protect Afghan staff who are at risk of retaliation from the Taliban after British troops withdraw from Afghanistan….
Roadside Bomb Kills 3 University Teachers in Afghanistan: Police
KABUL—A roadside bomb hit a bus carrying university staff in northern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing three teachers and wounding 15 others, police said on Saturday. The incident took place in Charikar, the provincial capital of Parwan. The bus was carrying teachers from Al-Biruni university, said a spokesman for the provincial police, Salim Noori. Some of…
Australian Kabul Embassy to Close Amid Violence in Afghanistan
Australia will shut its Kabul embassy on May 28 following the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan and increased violence in the country over the past month. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the change on Tuesday, stating that it does not lessen Australia’s commitment to Afghanistan or its people. “The departure of the international forces…
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