UN expert calls on Taliban to abolish death penalty after public execution
“It is irreversible, often applied unfairly, and fails to serve as an effective deterrent to crime," Bennett said....
Afghan journalist released from police custody in Islamabad
In a message to Amu, Seylani said he was arrested Wednesday in the Faisal Town area....
Young man dies by suicide in Samangan
The Taliban's police command in Samangan said the cause of the suicide remains under investigation....
Taliban crush media freedom in Afghanistan, HRW reports
HRW has called on the Taliban to immediately end arbitrary detentions, torture, and restrictions on media freedom....
Paul Kapur appointed as new US assistant secretary for South and Central Asian affairs
Kapur replaces Donald Lu, who held the position from 2021 until earlier this year....
Afghanistan to face Sri Lanka in Central Asia Volleyball Championship
The tournament began Wednesday and includes teams from Bangladesh, Nepal, the Maldives, Turkmenistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan....
Torkham border closure strands patients, traders and drivers on both sides
Drivers said they are enduring difficult conditions with limited food, water and security....
India restores embassy in Kabul with focus on aid, development role
India has announced that its diplomatic mission in Kabul has been formally restored to full embassy status, in a move aimed at expanding its contribution to Afg...