Taliban detains civil rights activist, his two sons in Helmand
Since their takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban has detained numerous civil rights, education, human rights, and women’s rights activists, as ...
Taliban leader’s call for ‘suicide attacks’ sparks controversy
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed that Akhundzada's words have been misinterpreted....
HRW official decries Taliban’s detention of women as human rights violation
Barr stressed the importance of amplifying the voices of protesters to draw international attention to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan....
Nowruz celebrations persist in Kabul despite Taliban restrictions
The Taliban has ceased the official recognition of Nowruz, eliminating the national holiday that was traditionally observed....
Female journalists identify Taliban restrictions as major barrier to their careers
A new report says there are no female journalists in 19 provinces of Afghanistan....
Taliban foreign minister claims inclusion of all ethnic groups in their administration
Critics question the validity of Muttaqi's claims, noting the absence of diverse ethnic representation in the Taliban cabinet....
Afghanistan withdrawal dominates US presidential campaign discussions
Nikki Haley, another candidate, attributed the outcomes of the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflicts to the US's withdrawal policies in Afghanistan....
Turkmenistan set to host 5th meeting of foreign ministers from Afghanistan’s neighboring countries
Expected attendees include foreign ministers from China, Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Russia....