Exclusive: Taliban force thousands of students to sign Hanafi pledge
Documents show students in western Afghanistan were ordered to sign pledges committing to Taliban religious rules.
Human Rights
Human Rights, Women
Afghan women face deepening hunger, isolation, report says
A new analysis warns that Taliban restrictions, collapsing aid and economic strain are driving women and girls in Afghanistan into.
Human Rights, Women
European Parliament takes up petition on ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
The document states that the petition has been referred to the Committee on Petitions for consideration.
Human Rights
Education activist Matiullah Wesa wins France’s 2026 Liberty Prize
The founder of a grassroots education initiative was recognized for advocating access to schooling, particularly for girls in Afghanistan.
Human Rights
Taliban burn hundreds of musical instruments in Khost
The items were later destroyed by fire at a designated site, the statement said.
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Sources: Taliban detain couple in Kabul over alleged ‘illicit relationship’
According to the sources, the detained woman said she was forced to clean women’s detention cells while in custody.
Human Rights, Women
Report: 95% of Afghan women distrust Taliban justice system
According to the report, 95% of respondents said they do not pursue legal claims due to lack of trust.
Human Rights, Politics
UK envoy says Afghanistan cannot prosper without women’s rights
The envoy urged de-escalation in tensions with Pakistan and a return to dialogue, saying there is no sustainable military solution.
Human Rights
Bennett says Taliban’s ‘Law on Preachers’ may lead to religious discrimination
“Human rights protect religious and ethnic minorities,” Bennett said, adding that a full analysis of the law is underway.
Human Rights
Taliban law requires preachers to promote ‘virtues of jihad’
New regulation sets religious criteria and expands oversight of preaching.