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December 14, 2020
COVID-19 runs unchecked in Pakistan’s overcrowded prisons
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A human rights report released Monday harshly criticized Pakistan’s response to the coronavirus threat faced by tens of thousands of inmates stuck in overcrowded and often unsanitary prisons.…READ MORE
December 10, 2020
Afghan gov’t, Taliban agree Islamic law to guide peace talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghan government negotiators and the Taliban have agreed to have Islamic law and teachings guide them in peace talks now underway in Qatar, according to a document obtained Thursday.…READ MORE
December 2, 2020
US envoy: Afghan, Taliban team ready to set talks agenda
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.S. envoy who brokered the ongoing peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban said Wednesday the two sides have overcome a three-month impasse and agreed on rules and procedures for the negotiations.…READ MORE