Afghan Taliban Supports Jolani.. Fears of Alliance Between Extremist Groups
Taliban's congratulations reveals dangerous intentions to expand extremist groups' influence in the region under cover of supporting political change
January 8, 2025, 4:38 pm

Afghan Taliban Supports Jolani.. Fears of Alliance Between Extremist Groups

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The hardline Taliban organization's statements raised international concern after its intervention in Syrian affairs, expressing support for political change in Syria.

The Taliban's foreign ministry in Afghanistan issued a statement saying "We express our hope that the power transition process will proceed according to Syrian people's aspirations, paving the way for establishing an independent Islamic service-oriented government," adding "We encourage adopting a constructive foreign policy allowing Syria to move forward without external interference."

Political analysts expressed concerns about Taliban's attempts to strengthen relations with militant groups in Syria, particularly given its history of supporting extremist organizations.

Media reports indicate the possibility of new alliances forming between cross-border militant groups, which could threaten regional and international security.

It's worth noting that the Taliban organization is subject to international sanctions due to its hardline policies and record of supporting terrorism, and its statements about Syria come as part of its attempts to appear as a political player in the region.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
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