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Thousands of Afghan soldiers are living a desperate existence in Iran, where they sought refuge after the Taliban returned to power. Many say they have no choice but to put their fighting skills to work for a private Russian mercenary group that has sought to recruit them to join the war in Ukraine.
Eventually Ukraine must be rebuilt and that will cost billions. Depending on the outcome of the war, there are demands that Russia foot the bill. To many that might sound like a good plan, but is it practical, or even legal?
Observers say there are more repressive measures in the pipeline as the Taliban reverts to the brutal policies of its first stint in power. In recent weeks, the militant group has reintroduced corporal punishments and intensified its assault on women's rights.
A Russian man who has broadcast news contradicting the official Kremlin narrative about Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine has been sentenced to three years in a penal colony for spreading “false news” about the Russian Army.
After ruling Turkmenistan with an iron first for nearly 16 years, Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov stepped down as president earlier this year. But he continues to wield considerable influence in the Central Asian nation.