CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (October 10, 2024)

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Afghanistan

1. Situation in Islamabad: Pakistan rejects Afghanistan’s stance

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40325976/situation-in-islamabad-pakistan-rejects-afghanistans-stance

2. Moscow Format’s Call to Afghanistan

https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/10/09/moscow-formats-call-to-afghanistan/

3. Former Pakistani Envoy Calls on Taliban to Follow Moscow Format Recommendations

https://www.afintl.com/en/202410060636

4. Afghanistan must rein in terrorist groups, says FO

https://www.dawn.com/news/1863796

5. Afghan Spokesperson Criticizes Pakistan While Ignoring Afghanistan’s Deep Issues
https://khybernews.tv/afghan-spokesperson-criticizes-pakistan-while-ignoring-afghanistans-deep-issues/
6. Trade with Afghanistan via Torkham slowly resumes

https://www.dawn.com/news/1862186

7. China Ready for Expanded Ties with Afghanistan: Ambassador Zhao Xing

https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-191082

8. Afghanistan’s Exports to Pakistan Decline in the Current Solar Year

https://tolonews.com/business-191000

Middle East

9. Thousands march across the world for Gaza and Lebanon

https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/10/6/thousands-march-across-the-world-for-gaza-and-lebanon

10. A year of Israel’s onslaught: Türkiye stands firm with Palestine
https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/a-year-of-israels-onslaught-turkiye-stands-firm-with-palestine/news
11. Iraqi resistance launches advanced cruise missile attack on occupied territories

https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2024/10/08/734838/Iraqi-resistance-launch-cruise-missile-occupied-repertoires-

12. Could Saudi-Iran talks prevent Lebanon from turning into a second Gaza?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/08/could-saudi-arabia-meeting-with-iran-prevent-lebanon-turning-into-second-gaza

13. Pakistan to sign agreements worth $2 billion with Saudi Arabia, says PM Shehbaz

https://www.dawn.com/news/1863858

14. Qatar delivered urgent humanitarian aid to Lebanon, call for ceasefire

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2501545/france-qatar-delivered-urgent-humanitarian-aid-to-lebanon-call-for-ceasefire

15. Qatar’s Emir: What is happening in region is ‘collective genocide’

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/qatars-emir-what-is-happening-region-is-collective-genocide-2024-10-03/

16. UAE condemns Houthi takeover of embassy in Yemen
https://www.arabnews.pk/middle-east/news/793206

Africa

17. Sudan military denies targeting UAE diplomatic post in Khartoum

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/30/sudan-military-denies-targeting-uae-diplomatic-post-in-khartoum

18. Kenya lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/8/kenya-lawmakers-vote-to-impeach-deputy-president-rigathi-gachagua

19. Somalia-Ethiopia tensions escalate; UN urges diplomatic resolution

https://www.voanews.com/a/somalia-s-security-dilemma-ethiopia-tensions-dominate-discussions-on-au-peacekeeping/7811115.html

20. Boat with 30 decomposing bodies found off Senegal coast

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyljem2xpdo

21. Zimbabwe currency plunges after central bank move to allow more flexibility
https://www.voanews.com/a/zimbabwe-currency-plunges-after-central-bank-move-to-allow-more-flexibility/7802167.html
22. Tigray leader reports talks with archrival Eritrea
https://www.voanews.com/a/tigray-leader-reports-talks-with-archrival-eritrea/7779628.html