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Top secret UK military documents about Afghanistan found at bus stop

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Classified UK Ministry of Defense documents containing details about HMS Defender and the British military in Afghanistan have been found at a bus stop in Kent in the United Kingdom, the BBC reported.

According to the report, one set of documents discusses the likely Russian reaction to the ship’s passage through Ukrainian waters off the Crimea coast on Wednesday while another details plans for a possible UK military presence in Afghanistan after the US-led NATO operation ends.

The government said an investigation had been launched.

A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said an employee had reported the loss of sensitive defence papers, adding: “It would be inappropriate to comment further.”

BBC reported that the documents, almost 50 pages in all, were found in a rain-soaked heap behind a bus stop in Kent early on Tuesday morning.

A member of the public, who wishes to remain anonymous, contacted the BBC when he realised the sensitive nature of the contents.

The BBC believes the documents, which include emails and PowerPoint presentations, originated in the office of a senior official at the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

According to the BBC, most of the papers are marked “official sensitive”, a relatively low level of classification used, according to the government, “where there is a clear and justifiable requirement to reinforce the ‘need to know'”.

But one document, addressed to Ben Wallace’s private secretary, and marked “Secret UK Eyes Only”, outlines highly sensitive recommendations for the UK’s military footprint in Afghanistan, following the withdrawal of all foreign troops by September 11.

BBC reported the document discusses an American request for British assistance in several specific areas, and addresses the question of whether any British special forces will remain in Afghanistan once the withdrawal is complete.

Media reports have already suggested Britain is considering leaving some forces behind.

Due to the sensitivity of the document, the BBC has decided not to report details which could endanger the security of British and other personnel in Afghanistan.

“Any UK footprint in Afghanistan that persists… is assessed to be vulnerable to targeting by a complex network of actors,” it says, noting that “the option to withdraw completely remains.”

Afghanistan, it says, is already becoming more dangerous.

According to BBC, the documents stated the reduced presence of NATO forces “is already impairing the situational awareness that we (and the US) used to enjoy across the country”.

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Muttaqi and Qatar’s minister of state for foreign affairs discuss Afghanistan

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Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi on Tuesday met with Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed the latest political and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

According to Qatari media reports, Muttaqi and Al Khulaifi also discussed regional and international efforts aimed at supporting stability and advancing human and economic development in the country.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of continued joint coordination to strengthen peace efforts and assist the Afghan people in achieving their aspirations for security and sustainable development.

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Russia’s exports via Trans-Afghan Railway Line to average between 8 and 15 million tons annually

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Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov says the volume of goods from Russia that will be transported via the planned Trans Afghan Railway Line will total between eight and 15 million tons annually.

Speaking at an expo in Uzbekistan, Manturov stated that goods will include chemical fertilizers, oil and gas, ferrous metals and coal.

“Russia and Uzbekistan signed an agreement in April this year to exchange information for the development of feasibility studies. It is expected that calculations for the projected transport volume, as well as assessments of the economic benefits of future routes, will be completed next year.

“The bulk of the cargo will likely include chemical fertilizers, petroleum products, ferrous metals, hard coal, and similar goods,” said Manturov.

He added that transportation authorities from both Russia and Uzbekistan are working on the railway project.

Currently feasibility studies are being conducted for western routes through Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat, Delaram, and Kandahar, and eastern routes through Termez, Naibabad, Logar, and Khairlachi.

The planned railway line, once completed, will connect the European Union, Russia, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Southeast Asian countries.

Abdul Hadi Farhang, an economic expert, said: “The Trans Afghan project will not only help reduce the cost of goods in Afghanistan but also play a key role in trade and the country’s economic growth.”

Meanwhile, Russian investors have expressed interest in establishing a $500 million oil refinery in Balkh province.

The goal of this initiative is to create jobs, expand economic opportunities for the Afghan people, and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

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Broadcasting of ‘Rah-e-Farda’ TV in Afghanistan suspended

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The Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the ministry’s Media Complaints and Violations Investigation Commission has suspended the operations of Afghanistan’s “Rah-e-Farda” broadcasting TV.

According to a statement issued by the ministry on Tuesday, the decision follows repeated complaints from journalists and employees of Rah-e-Farda, claiming that their salaries and benefits have not been paid by the station’s management for several years.

The ministry added that the Media Complaints and Violations Commission summoned the station’s officials multiple times to resolve the issue and provided recommendations for paying staff salaries and benefits.

However, no action has been taken by the management.

The ministry stressed that, as a result, the commission has decided to refer the matter to the court for final resolution and, in accordance with media laws and regulations, has suspended Rah-e-Farda TV’s operations until a court ruling is issued.

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