Taliban Afghanistan

Emeralds, Rubies, Gold: Taliban Bets On Afghan Mines Worth Trillion Dollars

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Goshta, Afghanistan: A miner in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan poured water over a block of jade, exposing the green stone that is part of the Taliban authorities’ push to capitalise on the country’s rich mineral resources. Touting the return of security, the Taliban government is rushing to court local and foreign investors to exploit … Read more

Taliban Rejects World Court’s Arrest Warrant Against Its Leaders

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Kabul: Afghanistan’s Taliban government said on Friday an arrest warrant sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its leaders was “politically motivated”. It comes a day after the ICC chief prosecutor said he was seeking warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women — a crime against humanity. “Like many … Read more