Taliban’s ban on door-to-door polio vaccinations linked to surge in cases: AAN
The World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 25 polio cases in Afghanistan in 2024, the highest number in four years....
Taliban created lists of US allies to target during withdrawal, veteran says
In an article for The New York Times, Ackerman wrote that while Trump harshly criticized President Biden’s handling of the withdrawal, he also stood by his ow...
Pakistan releases 91 Afghan migrants
Meanwhile, Afghan migrants in Pakistan and Iran continue to report harsh treatment by authorities in both countries....
Taliban reject SIGAR report on presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan
Hamidullah Fitrat, the Taliban’s deputy spokesperson, rejected the findings in an audio message, calling the reported ISIS threat in Afghanistan “a campaign...
SIGAR: Opium still grown in Afghanistan despite Taliban ban
The report cited State Department sources indicating a noticeable number of resignations among DAB employees in recent months....
Facing international pressure, Taliban minister urges patience among ranks
In an audio message broadcast by Taliban-controlled National Television, Hanafi urged followers to practice “patience, perseverance, and piety” in response ...
ISIS-K remains a major threat to Afghanistan, regional stability, US watchdog warns
The report noted that ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for 60 attacks in 2024, including incidents in Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, Pakistan, and Turkey....
Taliban shut down fuel stations in Faryab: Sources
Fuel station owners were accused of overpricing, a charge that Taliban authorities said could lead to further punitive measures....