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IEA Sues MEI After Enemies Use Taliban Tracker to Infringe Insurgent Copyright
The Taliban sued the Middle East Institute for allegedly helping resistance groups use patented insurgent tactics without a license.
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By Kishmish Farhadi · 
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Hekmatyar Mistakes Pakistan’s Taliban Quarrel for Late-Night “You Up?” Message
The former mujahideen leader says Islamabad’s buyer’s remorse proves their unfinished romance merely paused for twenty-five years and several replacements.
By Shal Gham Shinwari · 
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Taliban Rules Condemning Pakistan Requires Four Witnesses and Rawalpindi’s Permission
Officials said alleged Pakistani airstrikes cannot be criticized until Afghanistan produces evidence more convincing than the explosions.
By Gul Khan Shamshatokhel · 
Politics
Abdullah’s Ex-Spokesman Mujib Rahimi Urges Alliance With Pakistan to Remove Taliban, Cites Its Experience Installing Them
Mujib Rahimi offers Islamabad a chance to repair Afghanistan using its extensive experience taking it apart.
By Kaka Nawruz Samadi · 
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Taliban Summons Pakistan’s Envoy, Demands Refund on Strategic Depth Warranty
Islamabad’s army reportedly offered store credit redeemable against one future denial of Afghan sovereignty.
By Chinaar Wardak · 
Politics
Dostum, Atta and Mohaqiq Unite Behind Separate Versions of National Unity
The National Resistance Council agreed Afghanistan needs one opposition, provided each leader receives his own.
By Ali Reza Jafari Tehranzadeh · 
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Shumaila Chaudhary Asks Pakistan to Grade Its Own Afghanistan War Homework
Islamabad awarded itself full marks for cooperation and bonus credit for hiding Osama bin Laden in a garrison town.
By Gul Khan Shamshatokhel · 
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Afghan Women Agree Afghanistan Needs One Female Voice, Nominate Seven
Nargis Nehan, Hanifa Girowal and other Afghan women returned to UNGA to explain for the fifth year that meaningful participation traditionally involves participating.
By Fatimeh Daikundiwal · 
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Taliban Marks Najibullah Murder Anniversary by Arresting the Calendar
Officials said September 27 had repeatedly circulated hostile material about the movement’s 1996 killing of the former president and his brother.
By Mullah Shamsher Noorzai Kandahari Aqa · 
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Pakistan Asks Mullah Yaqoob to Exclude Punjab From Retaliation, Says Rest of Country Fair Game
Khawaja Asif said Afghanistan may defend itself provided it respects Pakistan’s strategic definition of Pakistan.
By Saleem Sufi · 
Politics
Saleh Declares Civil War; Warlords Ask If Their Sons Can Join by Zoom
Former vice president’s announcement prompts nationwide search for the missing interval of peace.
By Anar Gul Safi · 
Politics
Hamdullah Mohib Publishes 248-Page Investigation Into Who Was National Security Adviser When Afghanistan Collapsed
Former official said Shadows Over Kabul finally identifies nearly everyone who was responsible for the republic’s collapse.
By Dandakay Ahmadzai ·