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US discusses crisis with IEA officials in Doha during two-day talks
A U.S. delegation led by the special representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, held talks with senior Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) representatives in Qatar on Monday and Tuesday, the U.S. State Department said in a statement Wednesday.
The two sides discussed the international community’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, and the U.S. delegation pledged to continue to support U.N. efforts to address the situation, the State Department said.
The U.S. officials “expressed deep concern regarding allegations of human rights abuses and urged the Taliban (IEA) to protect the rights of all Afghans, uphold and enforce its policy of general amnesty and take additional steps to form an inclusive and representative government,” the State Department said.
The U.S. officials urged the IEA to implement a commitment on providing countrywide access to education at all levels for women and girls.
“The Taliban (IEA) expressed openness to engaging with the international community on full access to education and welcomed efforts to verify and monitor progress to enroll women and girls in school at all levels,” the State Department said.
According to the statement, the U.S. delegation included representatives from the intelligence community, the Treasury Department and the U.S. international aid agency USAID, along with other officials.
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Uzbekistan and Japan discuss joint projects for Afghanistan’s socio-economic development
The Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan, Ismatulla Irgashev, has met with Tetsuya Yamada, Director General of the South Asia Department at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to discuss cooperation on Afghanistan-related development projects.
According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides focused on the implementation of joint initiatives aimed at supporting the socio-economic development of Afghanistan.
During the meeting, the Japanese side praised Uzbekistan’s “pragmatic approach” toward Afghanistan, as well as the infrastructure developed in the border city of Termez.
Japan also expressed interest in utilizing the Termez facilities for future humanitarian and development projects in Afghanistan, particularly in the fields of education, healthcare, agriculture, private sector development, and counter-narcotics efforts.
Both sides emphasized that such cooperation is aimed at improving the living conditions and overall well-being of the Afghan people.
Two people were killed and 51 others injured after a passenger bus overturned in the province, police said on Friday.
The incident took place last night in the Adraskan district, and authorities say excessive speed was the main cause of the crash.
The injured victims have been transferred to nearby health facilities for treatment.
Herat police have urged passenger transport drivers to strictly follow traffic rules and regulations and to avoid speeding and reckless driving.
Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Security Forces have arrested five Afghan residents for attempting to enter the holy city of Makkah on foot through a desert route without obtaining official Hajj permits.
According to Saudi authorities, the individuals violated Hajj regulations and instructions by trying to enter Makkah illegally during the pilgrimage season. Legal action has been taken against them, Saudi Gazette reported on Friday.
Saudi Public Security has urged all residents and pilgrims to strictly follow Hajj rules and permit requirements, warning that violators will face penalties.
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