Taliban flog 21 people in Kabul and Laghman
In Laghman, seven individuals were flogged for "illicit relationships" and three others for theft.
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Taliban flog three in Takhar
The punishments were carried out in Yangi Qala district, where each of the three individuals received 39 lashes.
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Taliban detain religious scholar Abdul Qadir Qanit for fourth time, sources say
The reason for the arrest remains unclear, according to several individuals close to him.
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Taliban shut down 11 health institutes in Kabul over training of women, sources say
The closures were ordered by the Taliban-run Ministry of Public Health, the sources said.
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Rights group criticizes delays in justice for Afghan war victims
Patricia Gossman said that while some steps have been taken, progress remains slow and incomplete.
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Taliban shutter 200 UN-supported community classes in Panjshir: Sources
The shuttered classes served approximately 5,000 students.
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Taliban flog 18 people in four provinces
The latest incident took place in Kapisa province, where six individuals were flogged.
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Taliban shut down U.N.-backed community-based classes in Logar and Paktika, activists say
The group says Taliban closed classes supported by the United Nations and its partners, including UNICEF and the Education Cannot.
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At least 25 Afghan nationals executed in Iran this year, rights group says
Rights groups say many of these cases were shrouded in secrecy.
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Italian embassy unveils ‘red bench’ in symbolic support for Afghan women
The initiative is part of a campaign, spearheaded by Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.