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, Politics
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.
Human Rights, Politics
In open letter, women urge EU to halt Taliban talks on deportations
Activists warn that planned engagement risks legitimizing repression and endangering returnees.
Human Rights
Public floggings by Taliban rise 92% in one month, data shows
At least 115 people, including 14 women, were punished across 19 provinces in the first month of the year.
Human Rights
UK envoy calls Taliban penal code ‘oppressive,’ urges its repeal
Comments echo UN concerns that new rules could undermine fair trial rights and expand repression.