Russia okays bill that can lift Taliban terror tag
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli|December 18, 2024
RUSSIA's parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that could pave the way for Moscow to lift its designation of the Taliban as a banned "terrorist" organisation.

The State Duma passed a bill outlining a mechanism for groups to be legally removed from the list - putting the necessary legal framework in place for an expected future decision.

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