Latest news in Afghanistan? September 20th, 2026
20-09-2026
The latest news regarding Afghanistan around September 20, 2026, includes several key developments:
Cross-Border Tensions with Pakistan: Pakistan has officially called on the Afghan Taliban government to dismantle militant networks and sanctuaries on its soil following a deadly attack on a police compound in Kohat, Pakistan. The Afghan administration rejected accusations of sheltering militants, warning of a firm response to any violation of its territory.
Refugee Returns: The Commission for Addressing Refugee Problems reported that 125 families (totaling nearly 600 individuals) returned to Afghanistan through major border crossings such as Torkham, Spin Boldak, Pul-I-Abrisham, and Islam Qala, receiving registration and assistance.
Counter-Narcotics Operations: Afghan police raided and destroyed a clandestine drug-processing laboratory in Uruzgan province, seizing 48 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, alongside separate confiscations of precursor materials in Helmand and Ghazni.
University Closure Dispute: The owner of Khatam al-Nabieen University publicly disputed the reasons given by the Taliban’s Higher Education Ministry for canceling the private university’s operating license, which affected thousands of students across its Kabul and Ghazni campuses.
Humanitarian Concerns: International aid organizations and UNICEF have reiterated warnings regarding a severe funding shortfall, noting that millions of Afghans face acute food insecurity and life-threatening malnutrition amidst plummeting foreign aid.