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Abdul Hakim Ishaqzai was appointed the Taliban's chief negotiator for peace talks in Qatar in September 2020.

The goal of the Taliban restore peace and security and enforce their own austere version of Sharia, or Islamic law, once in power.

Several countries like China, Iran, Pakistan, Qatar, and Russia allegedly support the Taliban.

SH12-8-2023

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The budget of 53.9 billion Afghanis ($508m) approved on 12 January 2022 will cover the first quarter of 2022 and is almost entirely dedicated to funding government institutions.

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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is the current chief of Hizb-e-Islami. He served as PM Afghanistan twice.

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Afghanistan government foresees spending of 231.4 billion Afghanis ($2.6 billion) and estimates domestic revenues of 186.7 billion Afghanis.

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Took place: inside Shia mosque (Kunduz city)

Islamic State (داعش): Sunni group like the Taliban, but the two are bitter rivals.

Shia Population in Afghanistan: around 10 to 20% of total population

Afghanistan total population: 38 million

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The European Union is providing 10 million euros to significantly boost the UNHCR`s assistance for Afghan refugees and their host communities in Pakistan.

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The Taliban and their allies have killed more than 100 security and civilian personnel linked to the former US-backed Afghan government since seizing power in August, according to a new United Nations report.

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The USA on January 11, 2022, announced a new contribution of more than $308 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan. 

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Taliban hold military parade with U.S.-made weapons in Kabul in show of strength