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Call for Taliban to end targeted killings

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2 years ago

December 6, 2021

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The United States has joined a whole host of other nations who are calling for the Taliban to end targeted killings of former Afghan security personnel

In a joint statement, the countries demand that the militant group respects the pledge to not harm former government officials.

The statement says “we are deeply concerned by reports of summary killings and enforced disappearances”.

This follows Human Rights Watch documenting alleged killings and abductions by the Islamist regime.

It’s believed more than 100 executions and abductions of former government officials have been carried out since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan back in August.

The joint statement has been published and signed by the US, UK, the EU, and a further 19 countries.

The Taliban has denied the allegations… but did say they would be willing to allow an independent investigation to happen.

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U.S. terror alert “when, not if”

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11 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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The FBI director has made a major announcement about the terror threat in the United States right now. So why is he so worried?

In a major announcement, the director of the FBI revealed that the United States is currently facing its most heightened terror threat level since October 7.

The nation’s security apparatus is on high alert, with officials reporting a surge in intelligence indicating potential terror plots. #ticker today #featured

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Desperate Zelensky cancels Congress video call

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11 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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President Volodymyr Zelensky unexpectedly canceled a videolink appearance to appeal for continued US funding.

Ukraine is sounding the alarm, expressing a “big risk” of losing the ongoing conflict if the United States Congress delays crucial aid.

As tensions continue to escalate on the eastern front with Russian-backed separatists, Ukraine has been relying on international support to sustain its fight for sovereignty. #featured

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Will the travel boom continue in 2024?

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12 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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Several big events are scheduled in 2024 and travelers say they’re planning to attend.

Following the pandemic—pent-up demand to travel exploded.

But, after years of inflation and rising tourism costs—are travelers curtailing plans for 2024 or revving them up?

Casey Hatfield-Chiotti, a Travel Editor, Marin Living Magazine joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #travel #traveltrends #2024travel #tourism #luxurytravel #hospitalityindustry #MarinLiving #ParisOlympics #solareclipse #featured