Review finds six cases of Iranian border guards firing on Afghan migrants
The review shows that three incidents have happened in 2024 in which witnesses say dozens of people were killed or wounded....
Top WHO official visiting Kabul: Stronger health system key to ending polio in Afghanistan
A senior WHO official says Afghanistan could interrupt transmission of the poliovirus within the next 12 months if vaccination efforts are strengthened....
Residents report further detentions of women by Taliban in Herat, Farah
Local sources say at least six women were detained this week, as reports continue to emerge of intensified enforcement of Taliban morality regulations....
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....