US State Department: Taliban continue to recruit child soldiers, exploit boys in sexual slavery
According to the report, observers say the Taliban recruited children, some as young as 12, for support roles and falsified.
Human Rights
Human Rights
Nationwide internet blackout continues; Taliban remain silent
During the outage, many domestic media outlets have been unable to post updates on social media.
Human Rights
UN experts say at least 58 Afghans among 1,000 executed in Iran this year
The executions documented since Jan. 1 include 57 Afghan men and one Afghan woman, the experts said.
Media
Nai in Exile: Taliban internet shutdown violates rights of 40 million Afghans
Fiber-optic services were cut across the country Monday evening, followed by mobile internet outages.
Politics
Afghanistan’s consulate staff in Bonn announce collective resignation
The move follows Berlin’s decision to accept two Taliban representatives as diplomats, one of whom is expected to be assigned.
Afghanistan
Taliban cut fiber-optic internet nationwide, sources say
The sources said mobile internet services are also expected to be downgraded to 2G.
Afghanistan
Internet shuts down Kabul
Taliban have not publicly explained the reasons for the disruptions.
Politics
Koofi: Only an inclusive government can guarantee peace in Afghanistan
The event brought together dozens of Afghan political figures, activists and women leaders to discuss the country’s future.
Afghanistan
UNICEF warns of funding shortfall, says millions of Afghan children at risk
As of August, only 28% of the appeal had been met, leaving critical gaps in food, health, education, and child.
Politics
Two-day political conference opens in Islamabad
Organizers said the talks will focus on building trust, strengthening regional cooperation and mapping out a vision for Afghanistan’s political.