Teen wounded in Taliban crackdown on Herat protest dies, sources say
The death has risen the toll from the Taliban crackdown on Herat protest in Herat to at least two people.
Human Rights, Security
Human Rights
Taliban ban smartphones for public employees in Kandahar: Sources
The restriction, which local sources say took effect Monday, follows a similar ban at Herat University.
Human Rights, Women
Taliban expand dress code warnings beyond Herat
Residents and local sources say Taliban have warned women in western Kabul as well as in Mazar-e-Sharif over obeying their.
Human Rights, Women
After detentions, Taliban impose new restrictions on girls’ schools in Herat
Residents and students say new dress-code requirements have been imposed on girls' schools and religious seminaries.
Health, Human Rights
MSF says female staff member detained by Taliban in Herat
MSF says a female health worker was held for two days after being accused of violating Taliban-imposed dress requirements.
Human Rights
After Herat, Taliban warn Balkh women of arrests over dress code
Residents say Taliban are expanding enforcement of dress requirements in Balkh and Kabul following the detention of dozens of women.
Human Rights
Taliban governor claims women detained in Herat had ‘psychological problems’
The remarks come after the UN confirmed that more than 30 women and girls were arrested in Herat over alleged.
Human Rights
EU envoy calls Taliban’s Herat crackdown ‘extremely serious’
Bertrand said the EU views the arrests of women and the subsequent violence against protesters as "extremely serious" and has.
Human Rights
Nearly 138 million children still trapped in child labor, ILO says
The agency marked World Day Against Child Labour with a call for renewed action.
Human Rights
Bennett urges restraint ahead of planned Herat protest
The UN special rapporteur called on all parties to exercise caution as residents discuss holding another demonstration.