Taliban arrest social activist in Kunduz
Taliban said the activist was detained by their counterterrorism unit and handed over to judicial bodies.
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Human Rights, Women
UN chief calls Taliban ban on female aid workers ‘intolerable, stupid’
Guterres added that the restrictions represent an escalation in Afghanistan’s crisis.
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Sources: Taliban detain social activist in Khost over critical posts
Relatives said his detention was linked to critical commentary he had shared on Facebook.
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Sources: Taliban burn Nearly 100 musical instruments, games in Nangarhar
The items, which included musical instruments and children’s toys, were set on fire in Jalalabad
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Taliban flog six people in Khost
The court said the individuals were convicted by a primary court in Khost of what it described as “moral corruption.
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On International Day of Democracy, Afghans say rights erased under Taliban rule
“Democracy derives its power from the people — from their voices, choices and participation,” Guterres said in a statement.
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UN says aid efforts in Afghanistan hampered by Taliban restrictions on women
Relief efforts following the devastating Aug. 31 earthquake in Kunar and Nangarhar Provinces have continued, UN said.
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UN rights envoy calls on Taliban to lift ban on female staff
“I strongly echo UNAMA in calling on the Taliban to lift restrictions on national female staff,” Bennett said.
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Taliban DABS employees from work over beards and headwear: Sources
The Taliban PVPV enforcers also confiscated about 250 employee ID cards, which have not yet been returned, the sources said.
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Taliban flog 11 people in Takhar
The individuals were each whipped 39 times in public in the districts of Yangi Qala and Khwaja Bahauddin.