Taliban say Pakistani airstrikes kill 13 civilians in eastern Afghanistan
The reported strikes in Kunar, Khost and Paktika mark a renewed escalation in tensions between Taliban and Pakistan after weeks.
Security
Human Rights
Death toll rises to two after Taliban fire on Herat protesters
A woman and a child were killed and dozens of people wounded after Taliban fired on demonstrators protesting the detention.
Security
Unexploded ordnance blast kills 7 in Paktika
The blast occurred when a resident reportedly attempted to dismantle a shell left behind from past conflicts, Taliban said.
Human Rights
Bennett urges accountability after force used against Herat protesters
Bennett called for restraint and respect for freedom of expression after reports that Taliban fired on demonstrators protesting the detention.
Human Rights, Security
UN reports 57% increase in security, safety incidents in Afghanistan
The report says violence, humanitarian needs, economic pressures and restrictions on women and girls continue to weigh heavily on Afghanistan.
Women
Taliban open fire on protesters in Herat
Residents rallied in support of women detained over alleged violations of the Taliban's dress code.
Politics
US urges UN to condemn Taliban’s sheltering of terrorist groups
At the Security Council, a senior US diplomat also denounced the Taliban's detention of Americans, treatment of women and girls,.
Human Rights
UNAMA says at least 30 women arrested by Taliban in Herat
At the UNSC, Gagnon warned that restrictions on women and girls are becoming increasingly institutionalized.
Human Rights, Women
Bennett seeks immediate end to women’s detention by Taliban in Herat
Bennett said scores of women have been arbitrarily arrested over the past three days for allegedly violating the Taliban's dress.
Human Rights
Taliban official defends dress code enforcement in Herat
The comments came as Taliban denied reports that women had been detained over alleged violations of their hijab rules.