EU socialist leader denounces plans to invite Taliban members to Brussels
Iratxe García said Afghans should not “pay the price” for Taliban policies as criticism grows over plans to invite Taliban.
Politics
Security
Taliban commander arrested over gold mine dispute in Badakhshan
Local sources said tensions linked to contested gold mines in northeastern Afghanistan have escalated.
Human Rights, Women
Rights groups demand repeal of Taliban regulation they say legalizes child marriage
Over 100 rights groups and organizations in a statement called for “immediate, unconditional, and complete repeal” of a new Taliban.
Afghanistan
West Kabul residents say Taliban demolished homes without compensation
Residents of Dasht-e Barchi say homes and businesses were destroyed without compensation as Taliban expanded road construction in the capital.
Human Rights
Shiite cleric warns Taliban policies could fuel sectarian tensions
A prominent Shiite cleric in Kabul said Taliban have interrogated and threatened dozens of Shiite religious scholars.
Security
Wave of killings in Kabul, Jawzjan raises security concerns
At least eight people, most of them women, were killed in separate violent incidents over the past two days, according.
Human Rights, US
US renews appeal for information on American missing in Afghanistan
The State Department’s hostage affairs envoy said Washington continues efforts to locate Paul Overby, who disappeared in Khost more than.
Security
Taliban say five family members killed in attack in Jawzjan
Taliban said unidentified gunmen stormed a home in Jawzjan, killing women and children.
Media
British envoy calls for due process after detention of journalists
The UK special envoy expressed concern over the detention of three journalists and reports of Taliban raid on media offices.
Security
Kabul residents report second night of drone activity, gunfire
Witnesses described drones circling parts of Kabul overnight, followed by anti-aircraft fire and explosions near military and airport areas.