Ex-Taliban commander sentenced to 42 years in US prison on terrorism charges
Haji Najibullah admitted to hostage-taking and supporting attacks that killed American troops and Afghan civilians during the Taliban insurgency.
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Human Rights
UN agency alarmed by Herat crackdown, Pakistan airstrikes
OCHA cites the detention of women in Herat, the killing of a child during Herat protest and civilian casualties from.
Human Rights
Amnesty says new Taliban decree institutionalizes child marriage
The rights group says a new family law codifies forced and child marriage, further eroding the rights of women and.
Security
Australian-Afghan man killed during visit to Ghazni, sources say
The killing comes amid growing concern over a series of unexplained shootings and violent crimes reported across the country.
Politics
Neumann warns Taliban invitation to Brussels would undermine EU’s credibility
Neumann said hosting Taliban representatives for migration talks risks legitimizing a government accused of systematically violating women's rights.
Security
UNAMA confirms 13 civilian deaths in Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan
The UN mission said most of the victims were women and children and renewed calls for de-escalation between Afghanistan and.
Human Rights
UNAMA confirms one death in Taliban shooting at Herat protest
UNAMA says at least 30 women were arbitrarily detained over alleged dress-code violations.
Human Rights
Taliban increase patrols in Herat a day after protest, residents say
Residents say Taliban patrols and checkpoints increased across the city a day after the protest.
Human Rights
Mohaqiq to Taliban: Violating people’s rights, dignity not the answer
He warned that such actions would only deepen the country's crises, public discontent and social divisions.
Security
Taliban say Pakistani airstrikes kill 13 civilians in eastern Afghanistan
The reported strikes in Kunar, Khost and Paktika mark a renewed escalation in tensions between Taliban and Pakistan after weeks.