330 Afghan inmates released from Pakistan return home
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation reports that 330 Afghan inmates jailed in Pakistan had been released and returned to Afghanistan in the last week. The returnees entered the nation via the Spin Boldak crossing in Kandahar province, according to Xinhua.
Pakistan has released thousands of Afghan captives in the last year and continues to repatriate them. Currently, around 7m Afghan refugees live abroad, primarily in Iran and Pakistan, with many lacking documentation.
The Pakistani government plans to expel Afghan nationals in 2025. Meanwhile, the Afghan interim government has urged its citizens to return and help rebuild the country, Xinhua reported.
Deadly clash with India kills 51 despite ceasefire, says Pakistan army
Pakistan's military stated Tuesday that a border clash with India killed 51 people, including 11 soldiers and 40 civilians, despite a truce accord announced by US President Donald Trump over the weekend.
The army accused India of breaking the truce, which was intended to reduce tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Indian officials have yet to react on the incident, Reuters reported.
Russia held responsible for MH17 tragedy
The United Nations aviation agency has ruled Russia to be responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all 298 persons on board. The ICAO ruled Russia violated international air law by failing to prevent the use of a Russian-made missile against a civilian aircraft, BBC reported.
MH17 was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur when it was shot down over eastern Ukraine, amid conflict between Ukrainian and pro-Russian separatists.
The case was brought by Australia and the Netherlands, whose residents comprised the majority of the victims. Both applauded the decision as a step toward justice, according to BBC.
In 2022, a Dutch court convicted three men linked to Russia in absentia, sentencing them to life in prison.
UN calls for calm amid tensions in Tripoli
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has urged all parties to de-escalate tensions in Tripoli following reports of armed mobilization.
In a statement on X, UNSMIL called for restraint and dialogue, stressing the need to protect civilians and support local peace efforts, according to Xinhua.
Local media reported seeing military vehicles and fighters throughout the city. There have been no official statements made.
Since Muammar Gaddafi's fall in 2011, Libya has been divided between opposing regimes in the east and west, Xinhua reported.
