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TKD MONITORING: Nearly 490,000 Undocumented Afghans Voluntarily Exit Iran via Dogharoun Border Over the past 100 days, nearly 490,000 undocumented Afghan citizens have voluntarily left Iran through the Dogharoun border crossing, according to Amirollah Shamghadari, deputy governor of Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Province. Shamghadari stated that Dogharoun has recorded the highest volume of Afghan departures, accounting for 67% of all exits. He emphasized that the return process has been conducted “with full respect and human dignity.” On a single day alone—Friday—approximately 26,000 Afghans reportedly crossed the border, many without staying in refugee camps. Iran Front Page

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Taliban Spokesman Urges U.S. to Recognize Islamic Emirate Following Russia's Move Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the interim Afghan government, has praised Russia’s recognition of Afghanistan’s government as a “major and constructive step,” calling it the start of a new chapter in Afghanistan’s diplomatic relations with the world. “We had hoped many countries would take this step, but Russia’s bold move is truly commendable,” Mujahid said, emphasizing the country's diplomatic efforts to convince the international community. He also stressed the reality of a multipolar world and called on the United States to follow Russia’s lead and establish official relations with Kabul. “We expect the U.S. not to stand in the way. Like Russia, it should take a bold step and move forward,” he said, encouraging other countries with political hesitations to do the same.

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TKD ECONOMY: Sultan Dam Protection Project Launched in Ghazni, Afghanistan The Ministry of Water and Energy officially launched the Sultan Dam protection project in Ghazni province, with an estimated cost of 109 million Afghanis. During the inauguration ceremony, Acting Minister Abdul Latif Mansoor stated that the dam plays a vital role in water resource management and agricultural development. According to the ministry, the project will help irrigate around 10,000 hectares of farmland upon completion.