Afghanistan

Venerdì, un tribunale britannico ha condannato a 15 anni di carcere il richiedente asilo afghano Ahmad Mulakhil, 23 anni, per aver violentato una bambina di 12 anni a Nuneaton. L'uomo, arrivato illegalmente nel Regno Unito pochi mesi prima, è stato condannato anche per sequestro di persona e altri reati. Il caso ha scatenato proteste contro l'immigrazione.

10 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Sri Lanka has indefinitely postponed a six-match limited-overs cricket series against Afghanistan scheduled in the UAE due to ongoing Middle East conflict. The decision stems from flight disruptions and regional fighting. This would have been Afghanistan's first bilateral series hosting Sri Lanka.

The Trump administration has paused visa and other programs that allow Afghans — including some who aided U.S. troops — to enter the country legally after a deadly shooting involving an Afghan national. The move has exposed divisions among Republicans, with some urging continued legal pathways and tougher vetting rather than shutting the door entirely.

11 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA Verificato

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, told the House Homeland Security Committee that roughly 18,000 people he described as known or suspected terrorists entered the United States during the Biden administration, including about 2,000 Afghans admitted under Operation Allies Welcome following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Kent said the estimate does not include an unknown number of people who crossed the southern border illegally and criticized what he called inadequate vetting, citing a recent deadly shooting in Washington, D.C.

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed following a demand from Islamabad that Kabul assume responsibility for Pakistan's internal security. The Taliban described the condition as beyond its capacity. The development comes amid ongoing border clashes and efforts at mediation.

19 settembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

Bangladesh kept their Asia Cup campaign alive with a crucial win against Afghanistan in the 9th match of Group B on September 16, 2025. Key performances from Tanzid Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman propelled the team to victory in a tense T20 encounter. The result positions Bangladesh favorably for advancement in the tournament.