Taliban flog seven people in Herat
The individuals were sentenced to prison and lashes on charges of selling alcohol, according to the Taliban’s Supreme Court.
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Taliban detain two activists in Herat over support for girls’ education: Sources
Sources say the arrests followed social media posts calling for the reopening of schools and universities for girls.
Human Rights, Security
HRW calls Pakistani strike on Kabul rehab center unlawful
The group said the March 16 airstrike on the Omid rehabilitation center killed scores of patients and may amount to.
Human Rights
Report: 80 former officials killed or wounded in Afghanistan last year
Rawadari, a human rights organization, says in its annual report that at least 80 employees of the former government were.
Human Rights, Women
Karzai warns ban on girls’ education is weakening Afghanistan
The former president called for reopening schools and workplaces to women as a new academic year begins.
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Excluding girls from education harms Afghanistan’s future, says UK envoy
“Excluding women and girls from education harms the country’s future and holds back every Afghan community,” he wrote.
Human Rights, Women
Afghanistan starts fifth school year without girls above sixth grade
They also urged the international community to increase pressure to ensure access to education for girls.
Human Rights
Taliban flog nearly 1,200 people in past year
The figures, based on statements from the Taliban’s Supreme Court, show a continued use of corporal punishment across much of.
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Girls urge reopening of schools in Afghanistan as new academic year nears
Sonam, who was in ninth grade when the Taliban took power, said she has been unable to attend school for.
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Taliban flog 21 people in Kabul in one day
The statement said the punishments were carried out after the sentences were approved by the Taliban Supreme Court.