Britain said on Friday that it would release 30 million pounds ($41 million) of aid to support nations neighbouring Afghanistan dealing with refugees fleeing the country since the Taliban took control.
Read more: UK will pay to shelter refugees in countries neighbouring Afghanistan
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The Taliban held their first official news conference in Kabul on Tuesday since the shock seizure of the city, declaring they wanted peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic law.
Read more: Taliban preach peace, respect for women’s rights under Islamic law
Although the U.S. military has withdrawn from Afghanistan, the massacre of civilians by the U.S. military and its allies in Afghanistan in the past 20 years must be investigated thoroughly.
Read more: China urges investigation of massacre of Afghans by U.S
Normalcy returned to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan as the Taliban on Tuesday urged the government employees to return to work, two days after the group took control of the capital.
Read more: Normalcy returns to Afghan capital, Taliban urges govt. workers to return to work
The last US military flight has left Kabul airport, marking the end of a 20-year presence in Afghanistan and America’s longest war.
The international community has urged the Taliban to allow Afghan nationals and foreigners who wish to leave the country safe passage.
Read more: Int’l community urges Taliban to allow safe departure
Russia says it sees the risk of a civil war in Afghanistan but will not interfere in their case.
The death toll in the earthquake in southern Haiti has risen to 1,297 people, the country’s civil protection authority said Sunday.
Read more: Update: Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to 1,297 – Official
