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

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Afghanistan

1. Afghanistan, Pakistan forces at Torkham border agree to two-day ceasefire

https://www.ariananews.af/afghanistan-pakistan-forces-at-torkham-border-agree-to-two-day-ceasefire/

2. For first time, sugar exported to Afghanistan via official channels, not smuggling: minister

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1290866-for-first-time-sugar-exported-to-afghanistan-via-official-channels-not-smuggling-minister

3. Iran Is Moving Closer to Recognizing the Taliban

https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/iran-afghanistan-taliban/

4. China vows to help build townships for refugees

https://pajhwok.com/2025/02/27/china-vows-to-help-build-townships-for-refugees/

5. Taliban dismiss Trump’s claim about Chinese presence at Bagram airfield

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-asia/trump-taliban-bagram-airfield-china-base-b2707835.html

6. UN allocates $48.5m for urgent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

https://pajhwok.com/2025/03/07/un-allocates-48-5m-for-urgent-humanitarian-aid-to-afghanistan/

7. ‘Terror groups in Afghanistan greatest threat to regional security,’ Pakistan tells UNSC

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1290796-terror-groups-in-afghanistan-greatest-threat-to-regional-security

8. Pakistani and China’s Special Envoys Discuss Afghanistan and Regional Security Concerns

https://www.khaama.com/pakistani-and-chinas-special-envoys-discuss-afghanistan-and-regional-security-concerns/

Middle East

9. Iran says UAE’s Gargash will deliver Trump’s letter to Tehran ‘soon’

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-says-uaes-gargash-will-deliver-trumps-letter-tehran

10. Trump Ends Sanctions Waiver on Iraq’s Purchase of Iranian Electricity

https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/03/12/trump-ends-sanctions-waiver-on-iraqs-purchase-of-iranian-electricity/

11. Israeli delegation, U.S. envoy to return to Doha for Gaza ceasefire talks

https://dohanews.co/israeli-delegation-u-s-envoy-to-return-to-doha-for-gaza-ceasefire-talks/

12. Yemen Resumes Ban on Israeli Ships After Deadline for Gaza Aid Passes

https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2025/03/12/3274205/yemen-resumes-ban-on-israeli-ships-after-deadline-for-gaza-aid-passes

13. Turkey Has Big Plans for Its KAAN Air Superiority Fighter

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/turkey-has-big-plans-for-its-kaan-air-superiority-fighter

14. Commerce minister embarks on official Oman visit to bolster ties

https://www.nation.com.pk/12-Mar-2025/commerce-minister-embarks-on-official-oman-visit-to-bolster-ties

Africa

15. Somalia: Somali President Receives Wounded Soldiers At Airport, Reaffirms Commitment to Defeating Al-Shabaab

https://allafrica.com/stories/202503120029.html

16. Security forces repel Boko Haram attack on Borno police station

https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/security-forces-repel-boko-haram-attack-on-borno-police-station/

17. ‘You will never walk alone’, China assures Kenya, Africa

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001513383/you-will-never-walk-alone-china-assures-kenya-africa

18. FM: Egypt moving steadily towards upgrading economic performance

https://www.egyptindependent.com/fm-egypt-moving-steadily-towards-upgrading-economic-performance/

19. What’s the truth behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-south-africa-farmers-white-afrikaners-offer-us-citizenship/