Women in Badghis struggle with low wages, grueling work
The already challenging circumstances for women in Badghis have worsened since the Taliban took power....
Female artists in Herat protest closure of art workshops
Students from the Faculty of Arts at Herat University said they established small painting workshops following the Taliban's closure of universities for women....
14.8 million Afghans face food insecurity this winter, UNICEF reports
The figure accounts for 32 percent of the Afghan population, who will require urgent humanitarian food assistance from November 2024 to March 2025....
Taliban flog 52 people in one month as corporal punishments continue
These actions have drawn sharp criticism from human rights advocates and Afghan citizens....
Iran executes four Afghan nationals in a week, watchdogs say
No details have emerged on whether the agreement will impact those facing capital punishment....
Economic struggles in Herat leave vendors, farmers in crisis
The lack of a viable market has also led to widespread spoilage of produce, forcing sellers to discard unsold fruits and vegetables, further compounding their l...
Russian FM defends relations with Taliban amid regional upheaval
He pointed out that while some Taliban leaders are sanctioned, the organization itself is not on the U.N.’s list of terrorist groups....
Taliban leader pushes to restrict NGOs, sources say
In Kabul, sources confirmed that the Taliban have begun scrutinizing the activities of numerous organizations over the past two weeks....