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The Taliban forced Afghan TV workers into hiding. Now they’re asking Hollywood for help

For nearly two decades, Afghanistan’s TV industry developed popular hits, from medical shows and family dramas to Afghan Star, a music competition based on American Idol. Now, nearly six months after the Taliban seized control, many Afghan television and film workers are jobless and in hiding.

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Afghanistan: more than 100 believed killed despite Taliban amnesty offer, says UN

The United Nations says it has received “credible allegations” that more than 100 members of the ousted Afghan government, its security forces and those who worked with international troops have been killed since the Taliban took over on 15 August. Secretary general Antonio Guterres said in a report that “more than two thirds” of the deaths were […]

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Qatar’s Foreign Min Urges World Leaders To Not Politicise Humanitarian Aid To Afghanistan

republicworld– Doha has urged international community not to “punish” the Afghan people by politicising humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, Dohanews reported. Qatar further urged the international community to take prompt action for Afghanistan’s crisis. Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin

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Afghanistan: US and Taliban hold first face-to-face talks since withdrawal

bbc– US officials have met Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban for their first face-to-face talks since Washington pulled its troops from the country in August. The talks in Qatar are focusing on issues including containing extremist groups, the evacuation of US citizens and humanitarian aid, officials say. The US insists the meeting does not amount to recognition

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Biden: Another terror attack against US forces in Afghanistan ‘highly likely’ in next 24-36 hours

independent– President Biden has warned that another terrorist attack in Kabul is “highly likely” in the next 24 to 36 hours. “The situation on the ground continues to be extremely dangerous, and the threat of terrorist attacks on the airport remains high,” the president said in a statement. “Our commanders informed me that an attack […]

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Afghanistan: US ramping up Kabul evacuation effort, says Biden

bbc– President Joe Biden says efforts to evacuate people from Kabul airport are accelerating, with US troops expanding the perimeter around the site. Many thousands of Afghans have been queuing at the gates in desperate attempts to flee the country after the Taliban swept to power on 15 August. Mr Biden said on Sunday that […]