CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (December 12, 2024)

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Afghanistan
1. Russia takes step towards recognising Afghanistan’s Taliban government

https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-takes-step-towards-recognising-afghanistans-taliban-government-2024-12-10/

2. Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to strengthen ties

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1260098-pakistan-afghanistan-agree-to-strengthen-ties

3. Lavrov Urges Pragmatic Ties With Afghanistan

https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-192063

4. Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban ban on women attending medical classes

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1157866

5. 900,000 Migrants Returned From Iran, Turkey, Pakistan in 8 Months

https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-192034

6. Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan’s capital: Luxury housing

https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-real-estate-taliban-luxury-market-06cb2e2386a8fe1b24c416b0bd2bad92

7. UN: Taliban’s legitimacy hinges on respect for human rights in Afghanistan

https://www.voanews.com/a/un-taliban-s-legitimacy-hinges-on-respect-for-human-rights-in-afghanistan/7895882.html

8. Afghan diplomat, FM Dar discuss ‘deep-rooted relations’

https://www.dawn.com/news/1877820

9. Six Pakistani soldiers, 22 militants killed in clashes near Afghan border, army says

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/six-pakistani-soldiers-killed-firefight-with-militants-army-says-2024-12-07/

10. Sugar export to Afghanistan rises 2,244pc

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1259067-sugar-export-to-afghanistan-rises-2-244pc

Middle East
11. Israel says it will impose ‘sterile’ zone in southern Syria

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/10/barrage-of-israeli-attacks-destroys-important-military-sites-in-syria

12. Syria’s new transitional PM calls for stability and calm

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yxrpkx00yo

13. At Pakistan conference, Palestinians call for concrete actions to end Israeli actions in Gaza

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2582526/pakistan

14. Australia backs UN resolution recognising ‘permanent sovereignty’ of Palestinians in major departure

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/14/australia-backs-un-resolution-recognising-permanent-sovereignty-of-palestinians-in-major-departure

15. Saudi, Qatari bourses gain; UAE markets fall on tax concerns

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40336867/saudi-qatari-bourses-gain-uae-markets-fall-on-tax-concerns

16. PM for stronger Pak-Qatar trade, investment ties

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1260110-pm-for-stronger-pak-qatar-trade-investment-ties

17. Turkey to reopen Damascus embassy when conditions allow: Foreign minister

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/12/10/turkey-to-reopen-damascus-embassy-when-conditions-right-foreign-minister-

18. Assad allies Iraq, Iran move to open channels with new Syrian administration

https://www.newarab.com/news/assad-allies-iraq-iran-open-channels-new-syrian-admin

Africa
19. Paramilitary forces attack Sudan’s Omdurman, killing dozens of civilians

https://www.trtworld.com/africa/paramilitary-forces-attack-sudans-omdurman-killing-dozens-of-civilians-18242027

20. Somali president, Ethiopian prime minister set talks over Somaliland

https://www.voanews.com/a/somali-president-ethiopian-prime-minister-set-talks-over-somaliland-/7896554.html

21. Police fire teargas against femicide protesters for Nairobi

https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/clyxr8l3mk3o

22. Fall of Assad: Algeria and Tunisia shift positions as Maghreb reacts to Syria upheaval

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/fall-assad-maghreb-countries-concerned-about-developments-syria

23. 45 Dead and 111 Missing in Tragic Incident off Djibouti Coast

https://www.iom.int/news/45-dead-and-111-missing-tragic-incident-djibouti-coast