Herat money exchangers accuse Taliban of meddling in union election
The election, which takes place every three years, is intended to be free from government influence, as the union operates as a private body....
Taliban’s ban on Sufi-related broadcasts sparks backlash
Some Afghan citizens have also criticized the ban, accusing the Taliban of attempting to silence voices that challenge the regime’s manipulation of religion f...
Kabul residents frustrated by worsening power outages
Kabul residents report receiving less than five hours of electricity per day, with some accusing the Taliban of overcharging for electricity despite the shortag...
Taliban awards contracts for 183 mining projects to local, foreign companies in one year
The Taliban-run Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced that it has signed contracts for 167 small mining projects, with a total value of $145 million....
Marking 13 years since Burhanuddin Rabbani’s assassination
Rabbani, a key figure in Afghanistan's political landscape, died at his home in the Wazir Akbar Khan neighborhood when a Taliban envoy detonated explosives hidd...
Afghans reflect on loss of rights on International Day of Democracy
Since the group's return to power in 2021, Afghans say they have seen their rights eroded, particularly the right to education for girls and young women....
Afghani surges against US dollar but people see little benefit
The rise in the value of the Afghani began in February, with minor fluctuations throughout the year....
UN calls for global investment in education, protection of students and teachers
This call comes amid ongoing attacks on educational institutions in Afghanistan, where schools and universities have been repeatedly targeted by violent extremi...