AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoConsular Access: Afghanistan’s embassy in Australia has suspended consular services at Australia’s request, raising concerns for Afghans needing documents, visas, passports, and other travel-related paperwork. Air Connectivity: SAHA Airlines launched scheduled flights linking Tehran–Kabul, Mashhad–Mazar-e-Sharif, and Mashhad–Kandahar, with plans to cut fares by up to 50% and boost competition for travelers. Regional Travel Ties: Taliban deputy chief Mullah Baradar and Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi traveled to Iran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, underscoring ongoing Kabul–Tehran engagement that can affect transit and movement. Women & Skills: UNICEF highlighted skills training (like tailoring) as a safer path for Afghan girls, while noting Taliban-era restrictions that also limit education and travel. On-the-Ground Tourism: A young Afghan motorcyclist completed a journey across all 34 provinces, saying improved security helped him travel more freely and promote local culture. Health Travel: Afghan-Uzbek Joint Market Hospital reported 134,000 patient visits in two years, drawing people from northern provinces for specialized care.
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