Taliban burn hundreds of musical instruments in Khost
The items were later destroyed by fire at a designated site, the statement said.
Human Rights
Human Rights
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.
Human Rights, Security
Families seek answers weeks after Pakistan airstrike on Kabul rehab center
Survivors recount loss as UN documents hundreds of civilian casualties in March 16 attack.
Human Rights, Women
Afghanistan may lose 25,000 female teachers, health workers, UNICEF warns
A UNICEF analysis says restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment are already straining essential services.
Human Rights, Women
Activists launch network in Canada to push recognition of ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
New coalition formed in Toronto calls for global legal action as UN expert urges focus on women’s experiences.
Human Rights, Women
UNAMA urges Taliban to lift school ban as millions of girls remain out of class
On Girls in ICT Day, officials warn that education restrictions and mounting humanitarian pressures are deepening Afghanistan’s crisis.