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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Geopolitics, Profit, Poppies: How CIA Turned Afghanistan into a Failed Narco-State

Geopolitics, Profit, Poppies: How CIA Turned Afghanistan into a Failed Narco-State

Monday 28 June 2021
Nangarhar Province (while quietly leaving his own in Kandahar Province untouched). But all the U.S. saw was a local politician seemingly committed to stamping out an illegal drug trade. They therefore showered him with money and other privileges. “We literally gave the guy $10 million in cash ...
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China Calls for Probe into US Military Crimes in Afghanistan

China Calls for Probe into US Military Crimes in Afghanistan

Wednesday 1 September 2021 ،
Nangarhar Province. Wang said that the number of civilian deaths caused by US strikes in Afghanistan far exceeds American estimates, adding that at least 47,245 Afghan civilians have been killed in the war launched by Washington two decades ago. The spokesman insisted that all reported and allege ...
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ISIS of Khorasan: A Threat for Afghanistan, Region

ISIS of Khorasan: A Threat for Afghanistan, Region

Saturday 9 October 2021 ،
Nangarhar and Kunar along the Pakistani borders.  Given the assassinations, bombings, and suicide attacks, it can be said that ISIS has a considerable capacity to threaten Afghanistan and neighboring countries' security.  According to the UN data published in June, ISIS with a group ...
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Taliban Flexes Muscles to Backer Pakistan: What’s their Difference Point?

Taliban Flexes Muscles to Backer Pakistan: What’s their Difference Point?

Monday 27 December 2021 ،
Nangarhar province, which borders Mohmand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province northwest of Pakistan.  Exchange of fire along with agreement announcement  Field sources in Afghanistan told Alwaght that the Taliban have been sending some of their military equipment and artillery to the ...
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Will Al-Zawahiri Killing Serve ISIS Interests?

Will Al-Zawahiri Killing Serve ISIS Interests?

Friday 5 August 2022 ،
Nangarhar,  near the borders of Pakistan.  The initial nucleus of ISIS-Khorasan Province was established by Pakistani Taliban branch's defectors. The Pakistani Taliban, especially the Tehreek-e-Taliban group, is less obsessed with ethnic and tribal issues in terms of ideology and int ...
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Iran Strongly Condemns Kabul Terrorist Attack, Urges Taliban to Ensure Shiite Mourners’ Security

Iran Strongly Condemns Kabul Terrorist Attack, Urges Taliban to Ensure Shiite Mourners’ Security

Saturday 6 August 2022 ،
Nangarhar, which is regarded as its base in the war-torn country. It has recently claimed several attacks across Afghanistan. Afghans, prominently the minority Shiite community, have been targeted in several large-scale kidnappings and killings across the country. In May last year at least 85 peop ...
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Afghan Women Protest after School Attack in Kabul

Afghan Women Protest after School Attack in Kabul

Saturday 1 October 2022 ،
Nangarhar, which is regarded as its base in the war-torn country. It has recently claimed responsibility for several attacks across Afghanistan. Since returning to power, the Taliban have pledged to provide security for minority groups in Afghanistan. However, Amnesty International said Friday ...
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Taliban Attack ISIS Hideouts in N Afghanistan

Taliban Attack ISIS Hideouts in N Afghanistan

Sunday 19 March 2023 ،
Nangarhar and Khost before the Taliban’s takeover, but it has now expanded its presence to other regions across the country.  
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Is Taliban Incapable of Containing ISIS?

Is Taliban Incapable of Containing ISIS?

Monday 12 June 2023 ،
Nangarhar near the border of Pakistan.  ISIS systemically aims at weakening of the military power and legitimacy of the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban, and calls the Taliban, who combine the Pashtun ethnic demands with Sharia religious practices, dirty nationalists.  This group uses &ldq ...
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What’s behind UAE Accepting Taliban Ambassador?

What’s behind UAE Accepting Taliban Ambassador?

Wednesday 28 August 2024 ،
Nangarhar province, and the Taliban's interior minister has had meetings with Emirati officials. Apparently, Emirates along with other powers want to work with the Taliban to deter Daesh (ISIS) in Afghanistan, Baqeri added.  Commenting on the political drivers of accepting the Taliban' ...

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