Taliban open fire on protesters in Herat
Residents rallied in support of women detained over alleged violations of the Taliban's dress code.
Women
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.
Afghanistan
At least 75 drown across Afghanistan since March
More than half of the victims were children, according to Taliban disaster management agency.
Afghanistan
At least 20 killed in traffic accidents across Afghanistan over past week
The victims included 11 children and five women, according to incidents confirmed by Taliban.
Security
Sources: Gunfire heard near Kabul airport overnight
The incident follows similar reports of gunfire in recent nights in Kabul's 9th and 10th police districts.
Human Rights
UNAMA says detention of Herat women raises serious human rights concerns
UNAMA said it was concerned by “multiple arrests and detentions of women” in the western province for what Taliban described.
Security
Sources: Security concerns dominated Taliban governors’ meeting in Kandahar
Officials reportedly voiced concerns over rising opposition activity, unrest in the north and drug trafficking.