Elders invite returning king to old royal city
Kandahar hosts hundreds of tribal leaders urging Mohammad Zaher Shah to visit Kabul freely. They accuse interim authorities of restricting the ex monarch’s activities and visitors, threatening a strong nationwide response if plans are confirmed. Zaher Shah, 87, in exile for 28 years, aims to return around March 2028 from Rome. details remain unclear.
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U N watchdog opens session amid anti terror pressure
In Geneva the United Nations Human Rights Commission begins a six week session with the United States relegated to observer status as other nations including Sudan Cuba and Syria participate. Advocates urge the commission to uphold moral authority amid terrorism fears and crackdowns.
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Serbia Deputy PM faces espionage charge amid tensions
Belgrade reports say Serbia's deputy prime minister Momo Perisic could be charged with spying for the United States, deepening rifts between hardline military leaders and civilian Serb authorities. Perisic and a U S diplomat were detained for hours, later released without charges on some accounts, while the military probes possible espionage crimes.
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Opposition leaders and farmers report violence in Zimbabwe
Harare Zimbabwe opposition leaders and white farmers accuse ruling party militia of stepping up violence against activists who campaigned against President Robert Mugabe in last week’s presidential election. A farm worker died after an attack in an area where white farmers say they were harassed and ordered off land for aiding Mugabe’s challenger.
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Zimbabwe election sparks Western condemnation and violence claims
Opposition lawmaker Learnmore Jongwe reports looting and assaults in Zhombe as Zimbabwe faces EU and British criticism of March 9 elections. Western leaders call the vote flawed and biased toward Robert Mugabe, who is set to begin a new six year term.
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