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  Security

  2021-05-10

  Afghan, Pakistani mercenaries abandon IRGC-backed militias in Syria

  There is a notable exodus of foreign fighters from Iran-affiliated militias in Syria fuelled by growing discontent and dwindling salaries.

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  2021-05-06

  Pakistan stepping up co-operation as international coalition withdraws from Afghanistan

  Pakistan has taken many steps to confront potential threats after coalition forces leave Afghanistan, such as building a border fence and expelling militants from the tribal belt.

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  2021-05-04

  Al-Baghdadi's 'right hand man' captured in Istanbul

  The Afghan national, known by the code name 'Basim', was reportedly responsible for the extremist group's 'so-called military wing'.

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  Security

  2021-05-03

  Evidence mounts of close al-Qaeda–Taliban relationship

  The United States fulfilled its commitment to the Taliban by announcing its decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, but evidence suggests the Taliban are not keeping their promises.

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  Security

  2021-04-22

  US eyes repositioning its troops in Afghanistan to neighbouring countries

  The US military is studying options to continue surveilling and potentially attacking violent extremists in Afghanistan from neighbouring countries.

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  2021-04-19

  Taliban thugs begin semi-annual extortion of Afghan farmers

  The Taliban extort money from farmers during growing and harvest seasons each year under the pretext of zakat, and many impoverished Afghans have to borrow money to pay the militants.

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  2021-04-12

  Afghans urge Taliban to stop violence during Ramadan

  A ceasefire should occur during Ramadan, residents say, stressing that Afghans should not be disturbed by violence during the holy month.

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  2021-04-06

  With graphic murder video, ISIS seeks to inflame sectarian strife in Pakistan

  Grisly footage circulated by ISIS shows the group killing 11 members of Pakistan's minority Hazara community and inciting sectarian violence.

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  2021-04-02

  Killing of al-Qaeda, Taliban leaders together proves groups' ongoing ties

  Special forces killed Abu Mohammad al-Tajiki, a senior al-Qaeda member, alongside Taliban commander Hamza Mahajer in Afghanistan -- further evidence of an inconvenient truth.

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  2021-04-01

  Air combat exercise boosts Pakistan's image as key security partner

  The Pakistan Air Force joins forces with Saudi Arabia, the United States, Bahrain, Egypt and Jordan for the ACES Meet 2021-1 aerial exercise. This follows a major joint naval exercise in February.