Video of Afghan girl detained for wearing male clothing draws rights outcry
Ghulam Farooq Alim, a former prosecutor, said the incident amounted to multiple legal breaches....
Former top judge says Taliban penal code invites ridicule from Muslim world
Bahauddin Baha says the code grants Taliban authorities powers that, under Islamic jurisprudence, belong only to God...
Taliban penal code grants their leader power to ban or mandate permitted acts
Under Islamic jurisprudence, “permissible” acts are those that individuals are free to perform or refrain from without religious obligation....
Analysts say Taliban penal code expands judicial discretion
“The lack of clear limits increases the risk that judges could impose severe punishments,” an expert said....
Taliban ministry confirms campaign against private orphanages
“In recent months, the ministry has been working to ensure the proper upbringing of these children,” Ebrahimi said....
Clashes over gold mining in Takhar subside but grievances remain, residents say
Residents said they protested over lack of basic services or employment opportunities linked to the gold mine....
Tensions persist over gold mining in northern Afghanistan
“We have no roads, no dams, no clinics or hospitals. Everything is being looted," said a Takhar resident....
Afghan man sentenced to life in prison in Germany for killing wife
The attack took place in the hallway of the apartment, where the woman died after being struck multiple times with a knife....