Islamabad to host two-day OIC ministerial conference on women
The event will focus on women’s empowerment, education and economic participation.
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Ashura observed under tight Taliban restrictions
Shia leaders and worshippers say Taliban imposed new limits on Muharram ceremonies, including ban on flags in some places.
Human Rights, Women
Sources: Taliban continue detentions of women in Herat
Residents say women are being detained over alleged dress code violations as Taliban morality police intensify enforcement in western Afghanistan.
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Sources: Taliban justice minister detained about 20 Shia men in Kabul
Residents say the detainees were held for up to five days and released only after community leaders agreed to remove.
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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.
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Taliban detain female school administrator in Daikundi: Sources
The detention comes as Taliban expand enforcement of a ban on smartphones among public employees.
Human Rights, Immigration
UN expert urges EU not to deport Afghans, citing risk of torture
Bennett said the principle of non-refoulement allows no exceptions and warned that diplomatic assurances from Taliban cannot eliminate the risk.
Human Rights, Politics
Bennett says Taliban talks in Brussels would ‘insult’ Afghans
The UN special rapporteur backed concerns over new EU deportation rules and warned against returning Afghans to unsafe conditions.
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Taliban defend hijab enforcement after arrests of women in Herat
The comments come after the detention of dozens of women in Herat and a crackdown on protests that drew criticism.
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Protests against Taliban spread across cities in Europe, North America
Demonstrators condemned the detention of women and girls in Herat and called for stronger stand by the international community.