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CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (September 9, 2021)

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News from Afghanistan

1.	Taliban claims victory in Panjshir as it calls to end war https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/6/taliban-claims-complete-capture-of-panjshir-valley-live
2.	Well-Known Journalist Fahim Dashti Killed in Panjshir https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-174542
3.	Taliban name new Afghan government, interior minister on U.S. sanctions list https://www.reuters.com/world/india/taliban-fire-air-scatter-kabul-protesters-no-reports-injuries-2021-09-07
4.	Taliban Announces Head of State, Acting Ministers https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-174556
5.	World reacts as Taliban announces new Afghan government https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/8/world-reacts-as-taliban-announce-new-afghan-government
6.	Afghanistan: US ‘concerned’ by new Taliban government https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-58484155
7.	Russia’s Putin says U.S. Afghan foray achieved nothing but tragedy https://www.reuters.com/world/russias-putin-says-us-afghan-foray-achieved-nothing-tragedy-2021-09-01/
8.	US Gen. Milley: ‘Civil War’ May Develop in Afghanistan https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-174516
9.	Turkey, Iran and Pakistan raise entry bars for Afghan refugees https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Turkey-Iran-and-Pakistan-raise-entry-bars-for-Afghan-refugees
10.	Iran’s Foreign Minister in Talks With Former Afghan Leaders https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-07/iran-s-top-envoy-had-phone-calls-with-afghan-political-leaders
11.	Well-Known Journalist Fahim Dashti Killed in Panjshir https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-174542
12.	‘Channels of communication’ open with Taliban: Blinken https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/3/afghanistan-taliban-government
13.	DG ISI meets Taliban leaders in Kabul https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/887887-dg-isi-meets-taliban-officials-in-kabul
14.	UN assured of Pakistan help in Afghan projects https://www.dawn.com/news/1644562

News from the Middle East

15.	Israel’s military chief says ‘accelerating’ Iran strike plans https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/7/israels-military-chief-says-accelerating-iran-strike-plans
16.	Iraqi prime minister set to visit Pakistan https://tribune.com.pk/story/2318607/iraqi-prime-minister-set-to-visit-pakistan
17.	Qatar and Turkey working to restore Kabul passenger flights, ministers say https://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-turkey-airport/qatar-and-turkey-working-to-restore-kabul-passenger-flights-ministers-say-idUSKBN2G30HE
18.	Turkey realigning ties with Egypt and Gulf rivals https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/6/turkey-realigning-ties-with-egypt-and-gulf-rivals
19.	UN envoy to Iraq says effort underway to prevent voters fraud https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-elections-united-nations-iraq-national-elections-33318e9edadc56c1621d952e4e99031e
20.	As its rivers shrink, Iraq thirsts for regional cooperation https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/its-rivers-shrink-iraq-thirsts-regional-cooperation-2021-09-06/
21.	Shia leader Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Saeed al-Hakeem dies in Iraq https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/3/one-of-iraqs-most-influential-shia-clerics-dies-at-85
22.	Quds force chief: Tehran won’t allow developments in Afghanistan to harm Iran https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464823/Quds-force-chief-Tehran-won-t-allow-developments-in-Afghanistan
23.	Iran signals defiance after chiding IAEA report https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/7/iran-signals-defiance-after-chiding-iaea-report
24.	UAE sends plane carrying aid to Afghanistan: State media https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/3/uae-sends-plane-carrying-aid-to-afghanistan-state-media
25.	*From Afghanistan to the World Cup, Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Steps Up* https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/07/world/middleeast/afghanistan-qatar-airlift.html
26.	US top diplomat Blinken visits Qatar in wake of Taliban takeover https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/7/us-top-diplomat-blinken-vists-qatar-in-wake-of-taliban-takeover
27.	COVID-19: Saudi Arabia resumes passenger flights to and from UAE, South Africa and Argentina https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/covid-19-saudi-arabia-resumes-passenger-flights-to-and-from-uae-south-africa-and-argentina-1.1631038758670
28.	Libya frees Saadi Gaddafi, son of former leader https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/libya-frees-saadi-gaddafi-son-former-leader-2021-09-05/
29.	Syria: Fragile truce holds in Deraa as peace talks resume https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/6/truce-holds-in-deraa-as-negotiations-between-rebels-govt-resume

News from Africa

30.	South Africa: Economic recovery quickens in Q2 but risks remain https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/9/7/bbsouth-africa-economic-recovery-quickens-in-q2-but-risks-remain
31.	FM, Kenya’s Defence Minister discuss bilateral relations https://www.radio.gov.pk/07-09-2021/fm-kenyas-defence-minister-discuss-bilateral-relations
32.	Kenya and Pakistan drafting MoUs to increase bilateral trade https://www.freshplaza.com/article/9351340/kenya-and-pakistan-drafting-mous-to-increase-bilateral-trade/
33.	Somali PM suspends intelligence chief amid political rift https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/somalia-parliamentary-vote-is-pushed-back-november-2021-09-06/
34.	Arms flown to Sudan from Ethiopia were legal, says ministry https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudan-investigating-weapons-flown-ethiopia-state-news-agency-2021-09-05/
35.	Nigeria opens portal for fellowship programme, targets 200,000 graduates https://m.guardian.ng/news/nigeria-opens-portal-for-fellowship-programme-targets-200000-graduates/
36.	Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Thousands reported killed in clashes https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-58450223.amp
37.	Jailed Chadian President Habre Dies in Senegal https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.voanews.com/africa/jailed-chadian-president-habre-dies-senegal%3famp