Taliban expand dress code warnings beyond Herat
Residents and local sources say Taliban have warned women in western Kabul as well as in Mazar-e-Sharif over obeying their hijab rules....
Everest climber launches campaign for girls’ education in Afghanistan
Zakia Ahmad called for support for Afghan women and girls as activists renewed criticism of Taliban education policies....
Taliban leader urges opponents to accept his rule, return to Afghanistan
Akhundzada warned against division and emphasizing obedience to Taliban authority....
Taliban detained 8 locals after blast in Panjshir, residents say
The arrests followed an attack claimed by an anti-Taliban group that said it targeted a vehicle carrying Taliban fighters in Abdullah Khil district....
Migrants returning from Pakistan report extortion, forced evictions
Afghan migrants expelled from Pakistan say police officers are demanding money at border crossings....
Residents in west Kabul form patrols as crime fuels security fears
Communities in Dasht-e-Barchi and nearby areas say rising robberies and killings have forced them to guard their own neighborhoods....
Afghanistan starts fifth school year without girls above sixth grade
They also urged the international community to increase pressure to ensure access to education for girls....
Girls urge reopening of schools in Afghanistan as new academic year nears
Sonam, who was in ninth grade when the Taliban took power, said she has been unable to attend school for nearly five years....