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.
Afghanistan
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.
Human Rights, Women
Taliban regulation recognizes child marriage in some cases
The regulation also grants religious courts broad authority over annulments and marital disputes.
Afghanistan, Economy
More than 221,000 still need aid six months after Kunar quake, Red Cross says
A new Red Cross report says eastern Afghanistan remains in crisis months after a powerful earthquake killed more than 2,200.
Media
UNAMA calls on Taliban to clarify detention of journalists
UNAMA expressed concern over the detention of at least three journalists and reports of assaults on a media outlet.