Mine explosion in Nangarhar kills six people
The victims, all residents of Nuristan Province, were teachers and students from a religious school....
Salang Pass closed to freight traffic for reconstruction
In a statement, the ministry noted that smaller vehicles, including passenger transport, can use an alternative route, which will remain open 24/7....
Key provisions of Taliban’s new ‘vice and virtue’ law
The law mandates that women cover their faces and bodies entirely....
Human rights group condemns Taliban’s travel ban on UN envoy as violation of international law
The organization emphasized that Bennett’s mission operates solely within the framework of human rights....
HRW official says Taliban’s ‘vice and virtue law’ signals growing defiance
Barr noted that the new restrictions were issued alongside the Taliban’s decision to ban Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human right...
Afghanistan faces urgent need for 18,000 midwives, UNFPA reports
Afghanistan has long struggled with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with one woman dying every hour due to complications related to pr...
Taliban publicly flog man in Khost for alleged blasphemy
The man was subjected to 39 lashes in front of a crowd, the court said....
Kazakhstan accredits Taliban-appointed envoy as charge d’affaires
Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev met with Rahmani and confirmed his acceptance as the Taliban charge d’affaires....