CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (February 13, 2025)

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Afghanistan

1. The struggle to access cancer care in Afghanistan

https://www.emro.who.int/afg/afghanistan-news/the-struggle-to-access-cancer-care-in-afghanistan.html

2. UN Security Council raises alarm over rising IS-K threat from Afghanistan

https://www.voanews.com/a/un-security-council-raises-alarm-over-rising-is-k-threat-from-afghanistan/7969985.html

3. Suicide bomber kills five outside bank in Afghanistan: police

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2589772/world

4. A ‘disaster’ foretold

https://www.dawn.com/news/1891211

5. Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan increase by 92pc to $504m

https://www.nation.com.pk/11-Feb-2025/pakistan-s-exports-to-afghanistan-increase-by-92pc-to-dollar-504m

6. Sugar export to Afghanistan surges as prices rise in Pakistan

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1281611-sugar-export-to-afghanistan-surges-as-prices-rise-in-pakistan

7. Norwegian Chargé d’Affaires Discusses Diplomatic Relations in Kabul

https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-193013

8. FM seeks global support for economic growth

https://pajhwok.com/2025/02/11/fm-seeks-global-support-for-economic-growth/

9. Russia warns UN Security Council about ISIS access to US Weapons in Afghanistan

https://www.khaama.com/russia-warns-un-security-council-about-isis-access-to-us-weapons-in-afghanistan/

10. Afghan Ministry Aims to Enhance Teacher Training

https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan/provincial-192917

Middle East

11. Pak-Qatar talks conclude in Doha

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2527778/pak-qatar-talks-conclude-in-doha

12. Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkiye’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/4/syrias-al-sharaa-meets-erdogan-to-talk-kurdish-fighters-defence-pacts

13. Middle East latest: Hamas says it will delay hostage release set for Saturday

https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-gaza-ceasefire-news-02-10-2025-e806d136f9848d4b6fcdedc2607c5652

14. Iranian Saudi FMs hold telephone conversation oppose forced displacement of Palestinians

https://en.mfa.ir/portal/newsview/761188

15. Iraq removes landmines from Iran war era to boost tourism

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250211-iraq-removes-landmines-from-iran-war-era-to-boost-tourism/

16. Fears for ceasefire after Hamas suspends release of Israeli captives

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/10/hamas-suspends-release-israeli-captives-over-ceasefire-violations

17. UNDP and The Arab and International Organization To Construct In Palestine Sign a Memorandum of Understanding To Support Early Recovery In Gaza

https://www.undp.org/papp/press-releases/undp-and-arab-and-international-organization-construct-palestine-sign-memorandum-understanding-support-early-recovery-gaza

18. ‘Thousands’ are joining Syria’s new army, President al-Sharaa says

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/02/10/-thousands-are-joining-syria-s-new-army-president-al-sharaa-says

19. Curtain Raiser: Visit of Turkish President to Pakistan, 12-13 February 2025

https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/curtain-raiser-visit-of-turkish-president-to-pakistan-12-13-february-2025

Africa

20. Operational Phase Of The African Continental Free Trade Area Launched

https://au.int/en/articles/operational-phase-african-continental-free-trade-area-launched

21. IFC Invests $50 Million in Lagos Free Zone to Boost Industrial Growth

https://techafricanews.com/2025/02/11/ifc-invests-50-million-in-lagos-free-zone-to-boost-industrial-growth/

22. South Africa’s military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-military-reinforces-beleaguered-congo-mission-2025-02-10/

23. White victimhood to G20: What’s behind Trump’s attacks on South Africa?

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/10/white-victimhood-to-g20-whats-behind-trumps-attacks-on-south-africa

24. South Africa law at centre of Trump row challenged in court

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3e6ypk7xdo