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Afghan forces free 59 inmates from Taliban prison in Helmand
Afghan special forces freed 59 prisoners from a Taliban prison in Helmand, official said on Saturday, as government troops redoubled efforts to push back Taliban from Sangin district of Helmand.
"Fifty Nine people were taken captive by Taliban in Nahr Saraj and Grishk districts in Helmand province, last night Afghan special forces conducted an operation to free these people from jail and they were released," Defense Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said on Saturday," 30 of the captives were soldiers and the rest were civilians."
This is the second Taliban prison which have been broken by Afghan forces in Helmand.
Waziri also announced that a new division has been created in 209th Corps in the north to avoid terrorists advance.
At the same time, Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqi said fighting still continues in Helmand.
"During the last 24 hours seventeen clearance operations were conducted in Ghazni, Urozgan, and Sar-e Pul provinces, and two huge operations are still continuing in Helmand since 48 hours," Sediqi said.
Officials haven't said anything about the identity of the captives freed, but most probably they are among the people kidnapped by the insurgents from Kabul - Kandahar highway.
The operation to free the prisoners followed months of fighting in which the Taliban has seized several district centres in Helmand, a major centre of opium cultivation and one of its traditional strongholds.
Reported by: Ali Jawad Asghari
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ATN to broadcast DP World ILT20 live across Afghanistan
Season 3 of the DP World ILT20 will also welcome several exciting fresh additions
Ariana Television and Radio Network (ATN) kicks off 2025 with another thrilling sporting event; this time the exciting Season 3 of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20).
Once again, ATN has secured the legal rights to broadcast matches live on Ariana Television.
The tournament, which will run from this Saturday, 11 January, to 9 February, is only in its 3rd season but has solidified its position in the global cricketing events as it has already been established as the second-most watched league in the world.
Last year, Season 2, recorded a whopping 220 million viewers tuning in to watch the thrilling event.
Season 3 is however set to be bigger and better with a wider broadcast penetration both in traditional and non-traditional cricket markets around the world.
The DP World ILT20 Season 3 will be launched with a grand opening ceremony which will be held at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday.
The event will begin at 6:30pm local time and will be broadcast live on Ariana Television.
The first match of the season will see defending champions MI Emirates taking on hosts Dubai Capitals in a rematch of last year’s grand finale.
The six DP World ILT20 franchises have retained some of the biggest names in T20 cricket for Season 3.
Andre Russell and Sunil Narine will continue to represent the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, while Alex Hales and Sherfane Rutherford remain with the Desert Vipers.
The Dubai Capitals have retained David Warner and Rovman Powell, with Chris Jordan and Shimron Hetmyer staying on for the Gulf Giants.
MI Emirates will feature Nicholas Pooran and Akeal Hossein once again, and the Sharjah Warriorz have brought back Adil Rashid, a Wildcard pick in Season 2, alongside Johnson Charles.
England’s Jason Roy returns to the league, now with the Sharjah Warriorz, after making two appearances for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders last season.
Sharjah has further bolstered their squad with the addition of New Zealand’s Tim Southee, who will lead the team in his first season with the league.
Former West Indies captain Jason Holder is set to join the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders after playing for the Dubai Capitals in the previous season.
Season 3 will also welcome several exciting fresh additions. Fakhar Zaman and Lockie Ferguson will feature for the Desert Vipers, Shai Hope joins the Dubai Capitals, and Roston Chase joins the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
Matthew Wade and Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran will add strength to the Sharjah Warriorz and Gulf Giants, respectively, while Romario Shepherd is set to debut for MI Emirates.
For more news and updates, be sure to follow Ariana Television’s social media platforms.
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WFP warns millions in Afghanistan in urgent need of aid
The WFP estimates that $718 million is needed over the next six months to provide life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations.
The World Food Program (WFP) has sounded the alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, where millions are in desperate need of assistance.
In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, WFP highlighted the grave choices many Afghans families face, such as deciding between feeding their children or keeping them warm during the harsh winter months.
Expressing concern about the country's economic turmoil, the organization has urgently appealed for international support.
The WFP estimates that $718 million is needed over the next six months to provide life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations.
The UN agency also revealed that over five million Afghans are living in extreme food insecurity, uncertain of when or where their next meal will come from.
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Khalilzad ‘agrees’ mistreatment of Afghan migrants in Pakistan must stop
In a statement on X, Khalilzad said: “I agree, the Pakistan authorities must stop the illegal mistreatment and deportation of Afghan refugees.”
Washington’s former special representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has urged Pakistan to stop the mistreatment and forced deportation of Afghan migrants.
In a statement on X, Khalilzad said: "I agree, the Pakistan authorities must stop the illegal mistreatment and deportation of Afghan refugees."
At the same time, the Afghan embassy in Islamabad has expressed concern about the arrest of around 800 Afghan citizens in Islamabad.
The embassy said in a statement that the detained people include holders of valid visas and PoR and ACC cards.
"The lack of clarity regarding the conditions for obtaining NOC has led to alarming cases of arbitrary detention and deportation," the statement said.
"Among the deported people, 137 people include those whose visas have expired but have already applied for its extension."
The Afghan Embassy in Islamabad has also said that SHARP/UNHCR temporary registration card holders are also among the deportees.
"The Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is particularly concerned about the reports of unnecessary arrests, house raids and extortion of Afghan nationals. We request the government of Pakistan to address these serious concerns urgently."
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