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Suspect in Washington shooting previously worked with US in Afghanistan

Authorities have not provided additional details on Lakanwal’s activities since arriving in the United States or any possible motive.

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U.S. authorities are investigating whether the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House was an act of international terrorism, as new details emerge about the background of the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal.

Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national, was taken into custody on Wednesday after two National Guard soldiers were shot just blocks from the White House in Washington, D.C. The victims remain in critical condition.

According to intelligence officials, Lakanwal previously worked alongside several U.S. government entities in Afghanistan, including the CIA, during his time with a partner security force in Kandahar. His service ended shortly after the 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan.

Lakanwal arrived in the United States in September 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, the federal initiative created to relocate Afghans who had supported U.S. missions during the two-decade conflict.

Former CIA Director John Ratcliffe said Lakanwal’s prior cooperation with U.S. agencies was the basis for his transfer to the United States following the withdrawal. Ratcliffe criticized the decision, saying individuals with such profiles should have undergone more rigorous vetting before entry.

Federal officials say the FBI is now leading the investigation into Wednesday’s shooting. Multiple intelligence sources have indicated that investigators are examining whether the attack was premeditated and potentially linked to international extremist motivations, though no conclusions have yet been released.

Authorities have not provided additional details on Lakanwal’s activities since arriving in the United States or any possible motive. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Blast at Kabul school injures at least 52

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An explosion at a school in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Monday injured at least 52 people, according to sources.

The blast, caused by a hand grenade, occurred at around 4:55 p.m. at Sham-e Hedayat Private School in Mahdiya Township, located in Kabul’s 18th security district.

According to sources, the grenade was in the hands of a student when it exploded.

 

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Juma Khan Fateh surrenders to IEA forces in Badakhshan

According to the sources, Fateh’s remaining associates are expected to be disarmed, while IEA forces are set to establish full control over the area.

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Juma Khan Fateh and his forces have surrendered to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Nusay district of Badakhshan province following several days of pressure and encirclement, security sources told Ariana News.

Sources said increasing pressure on Fateh’s group left them with no option but to surrender. Fateh and his fighters reportedly laid down their weapons at positions held by IEA forces in Nusay.

Qari Fasihuddin Fitrat, the IEA’s Army Chief of Staff, had travelled to Nusay to oversee the situation and the operation against Fateh’s group.

According to the sources, Fateh’s remaining associates are expected to be disarmed, while IEA forces are set to establish full control over the area.

The reported surrender marks the latest development in the security situation in Nusay, although further details about the terms of the surrender and the number of fighters involved were not immediately available.

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Afghanistan Supreme Court says rights of almost 119,000 women addressed over five years

The courts also handled 8,904 cases related to women’s maintenance and other associated rights, according to Hamza.

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Afghanistan’s Supreme Court says the country’s courts have addressed the legal and Sharia-based rights of 118,869 women over the past five years.

Mansoor Ahmad Hamza, deputy spokesman for the Supreme Court, said the cases covered a range of issues, including inheritance, property, maintenance, documentation and other legal matters.

Hamza said courts handled 12,976 cases involving women’s inheritance and property rights during the five-year period. Another 9,021 inheritance-related cases were registered for information gathering and review.

He added that 18,750 cases involving the registration, verification and certification of women’s property and related documents were addressed, while 22,703 cases concerned the processing of inheritance and property documents.

The courts also handled 8,904 cases related to women’s maintenance and other associated rights, according to Hamza.

He said inheritance, property, dowry, maintenance and other rights granted to women under Islamic Sharia are recognized as established rights, and that courts are required to examine such cases carefully and impartially in accordance with Sharia and applicable laws.

Hamza added that judicial proceedings involving women’s rights will continue, with the aim of ensuring that eligible individuals receive their legal and religious rights and preventing those rights from being denied or lost.

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