‘No signal, no help, no hope’: UNAMA report details Afghanistan’s 48-hour communication blackout
The report details the effects of a nationwide suspension of internet and mobile phone services.
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UN expert calls on Taliban to abolish death penalty after public execution
“It is irreversible, often applied unfairly, and fails to serve as an effective deterrent to crime," Bennett said.
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Taliban flog over 70 people in less than a month
The provinces with the highest number of floggings in the past month include Kabul, Kapisa and Laghman.
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Taliban publicly execute man in Badghis for murder
According to a statement by the Taliban’s Supreme Court, the individual was identified as Ismail from Jawand district.
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Taliban to publicly execute man in Badghis
The Taliban's police command in Badghis said the man has been convicted of murder and will be executed by qisas.
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Bennett urges restraint, protection of civilians in Taliban–Pakistan clashes
“I urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians, and abide by international law," Bennett said.
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Bennett warns of immense mental health crisis in Afghanistan
In a message marking World Mental Health Day, Bennett called for greater recognition of the problem and improved support services.
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UNICEF, UNESCO say Afghanistan’s education system faces ‘unprecedented crisis’
The report, titled “Afghanistan’s Education Status 2025,” warns that the future of Afghan children is at risk as learning poverty.
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Activists: People’s tribunal on Taliban ‘a cry from broken hearts’
“The courageous women who testified before this tribunal are themselves victims of the Taliban’s horrific crimes,” the statement said.
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People’s tribunal opens hearings in Madrid to try Taliban leaders
The tribunal will hear testimonies from Afghan women, human rights defenders, and legal experts.