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Taliban launches 2 days of attacks in Afghanistan, 14 killed
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban fighters launched a wave of attacks against security outposts in the east and south of Afghanistan over the last two days, even as efforts to jump-start peace talks were renewed. The violence left 14 police dead and 10 others wounded, officials said Friday.…READ MORE
In Pakistan’s elections, minorities face daunting challenge
ISLAMABAD (AP) — As Pakistan heads into parliamentary elections this week, the country’s minorities are looking for better representation and a voice that will speak up for them in what rights groups warn is in an increasingly intolerant atmosphere in this Muslim-majority nation.…READ MORE
Pakistan rights group issues warning ahead of polls
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s independent Human Rights Commission warned Monday of “blatant, aggressive and unabashed” attempts to manipulate the results of elections set for later this month, with prominent activist I.A. Rehman calling it “the dirtiest election” in the country’s troubled relationship with democratic rule.…READ MORE