UN warns of likely internet blackouts in Afghanistan
Many emergency digital measures are costly and may even trigger retaliatory responses from Taliban authorities, the report says.
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Girls in grade six face uncertain future as exams begin in Afghanistan
Nadia, a sixth-grade student at a public school in Kabul, said this year could be her last in the classroom,.
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Australia may sanction Taliban officials over rights abuses, HRW says
“It’s crucial for the Australian government to take action against Taliban leaders responsible for the assault on women and girls’.
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EU marks World Science Day with call to protect education in Afghanistan
“On World Science Day, the EU’s commitment to education in Afghanistan is vital for peace and development,” the mission said.
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Shukria Barakzai named vice chair of World Liberty Congress
The appointment was announced during the Congress’s second global assembly, which opened Sunday in Berlin.
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Taliban mandate turbans for medical students in Khost: Sources
The directive, issued last week, came after a representative from the ministry visited a university in Khost, sources said.
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UNAMA urges meaningful inclusion of women in public life
UNAMA said the resolution remains a foundational tool for promoting women’s rights and must be upheld, especially in Afghanistan.
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Bennett warns against normalising Taliban, urges states to stand firm on human rights
Bennett urged states to recommit to long-term and sustained funding, particularly for Afghan and women-led organisations.
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Canada reaffirms support for Afghan women and girls at UN meeting
Canada’s Permanent Mission to the UN said it convened the meeting with the participation of Richard Bennett, the UN Special.
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1,500 days without school: Afghan girls trapped between lost futures and forced marriages
“When I was in seventh grade, school closed. I thought it would reopen in a few weeks — but that.