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China becomes first to name new Afghan ambassador under Taliban.

Zhao Xing was the first ambassador from any country to take up the post since August 2021, when the Taliban took over as U.S.-led foreign forces withdrew after 20 years.

Predecessor: Wang Yu

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Amir Khan Muttaqi is the current Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, serving since September 7, 2021.

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Took place: inside Shia mosque (Kunduz city)

Islamic State (داعش): Sunni group like the Taliban, but the two are bitter rivals.

Shia Population in Afghanistan: around 10 to 20% of total population

Afghanistan total population: 38 million

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The Taliban and their allies have killed more than 100 security and civilian personnel linked to the former US-backed Afghan government since seizing power in August, according to a new United Nations report.

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The European Union is providing 10 million euros to significantly boost the UNHCR`s assistance for Afghan refugees and their host communities in Pakistan.

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The budget of 53.9 billion Afghanis ($508m) approved on 12 January 2022 will cover the first quarter of 2022 and is almost entirely dedicated to funding government institutions.

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Afghanistan government foresees spending of 231.4 billion Afghanis ($2.6 billion) and estimates domestic revenues of 186.7 billion Afghanis.

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Taliban hold military parade with U.S.-made weapons in Kabul in show of strength