RAHIM FAIEZ,
Rahim Faiez is a journalist who covers international news with a focus on Afghanistan. His reporting often explores the impact of political events and social issues on individuals and communities. Faiez has experience working for both traditional news outlets and digital media platforms, allowing him to present his work across various formats. In this article, he reports on the resignation of Zakia Wardak, Afghanistan's only female diplomat in India, following allegations of gold smuggling. The story highlights the challenges faced by women in Afghan society under Taliban rule.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- The article does not display any overt bias.
Conflicts of Interest
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- The author is reporting on an allegation involving the Afghan consul-general for Mumbai, Zakia Wardak. There is no indication of a conflict of interest.
Contradictions
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- Reports emerged last week indicating that Wardak was detained at Mumbai's international airport on suspicion of smuggling 25 bricks of gold, each weighing 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds), from Dubai. According to Indian media reports, she has not been arrested because of her diplomatic immunity.
Deceptions
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- No deceptive practices were identified in the article.
Recent Articles
Afghan Diplomat Zakia Wardak Resigns Amidst Allegations of Gold Smuggling and Organized Attacks
Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024Afghan diplomat Zakia Wardak resigned amidst allegations of gold smuggling and faced challenges as Afghanistan's only female diplomat under Taliban rule. In May 2024, she was intercepted with 25kg gold at Mumbai airport but not arrested due to diplomatic immunity. The Taliban, who barred women from public life and education, did not comment on her resignation.