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Taliban seek proximity to Russia

Taliban seek proximity to Russia

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Islamabad, April 17, 2023 (dpa/NAN) Afghanistan’s de facto authorities are seeking political proximity to Russia amid international isolation.

At a meeting with Russian Islamic scholars in the capital Kabul, a senior Taliban leader called on Moscow to officially recognise their government.

The delegation was received by Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Kabir, according to an official statement.

No country has so far officially recognised the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan following the chaotic departure of international troops led by the United States in the summer of 2021.

Russia has kept its embassy in Kabul open following the regime change.

Earlier this month, Russia resumed its consular services in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif.

The consular services were temporarily halted following the September attack on the Russian embassy in Kabul.

Currently, the Taliban has sent representatives to over a dozen countries including Pakistan, China, Russia, Iran and Turkey. (dpa/NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Return Tiv displaced persons to their ancestral homes, Council urges Gov. Ishaku

Return Tiv displaced persons to their ancestral homes, Council urges Gov. Ishaku
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By Martins Abochol
Bali (Taraba), Nov. 21, 2022(NAN)  The Tiv Community in has urged Gov. Darius  Ishaku to facilitate the return of Tiv Displaced Persons to their ancestral homes in some parts of the state before the expiration of his tenure.
The Tiv Traditional Leaders’ Council, made the call in a communique issued on Sunday at the end of the 22nd Tiv Day Celebration, held in  Bali Local Government Area of Taraba.
The six -point communique, was signed by the Chairman of the council, Chief David Bali II,and the General Secretary, Tiv Traditional Leaders Council, Chief Nelson Ukange.
The group noted that for more than three years now, so many Tiv people who were displaced, as a result of crisis in some parts of the state are not able to access their ancestral homes.
”We regret how the situation has made life difficult for the  IDPs in their various camps and they are entertaining fears  that they may  be disenfranchised in the 2023 general elections,” the council said.
The council called on registered voters in the area to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and vote in the interest of the Tiv people.
The council noted with concerns the communal crisis going on in Takum Local Government Area of the state and called on stakeholders in the area to address the issue with urgency.
The council further condemned cases of kidnapping and other vices, calling on the Tiv people to shun criminalityand encourage the youth to go to school
Council also urged the youth to revive the spirit of respecting elders and shun all vices.
The council thenked Gov. Ishaku for appointing their sons and daughters in his government.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Idowu Ariwodola/Sadiya Hamza