Local news agency director detained in Kabul, media group says
Press freedom advocates say at least five journalists are now being held by Taliban.
Media
Security
Taliban-residents clashes in Badakhshan leave at least two dead
Violence linked to poppy eradication efforts in Argo district has continued for a second day.
Security
Sources report heavy clashes in Panjshir
Residents said fighting lasted for several hours in parts of Parian district as Taliban reportedly deployed reinforcements to the area.
Immigration
Migrants returning from Pakistan report extortion, forced evictions
Afghan migrants expelled from Pakistan say police officers are demanding money at border crossings.
Afghanistan
Residents of Bamiyan district say poor roads deepen isolation, hardship
People in Punjab district say deteriorating roads have disrupted travel, delayed medical care and left communities cut off from basic.
Human Rights, Women
Afghan women face deepening hunger, isolation, report says
A new analysis warns that Taliban restrictions, collapsing aid and economic strain are driving women and girls in Afghanistan into.
Security
Wife of local singer killed in attack in Badakhshan
The killing in Ishkashim comes amid growing concern over a rise in targeted attacks and mysterious killings across Afghanistan.
Europe, Immigration
Neumann warns deportations to Afghanistan could strengthen Taliban
Hannah Neumann said returning Afghan migrants to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan would deepen desperation and reinforce extremist networks.
Politics, South Asia
Ex-MP Mohsin Dawar says Pakistan strikes avoid Taliban members
Mohsin Dawar said Pakistan’s military operations inside Afghanistan have not targeted Taliban leaders despite escalating tensions with Taliban.
Security
Pakistan army chief warns of expanded operations against ‘militants in Afghanistan’
Asim Munir said Islamabad would intensify “Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq” as tensions with the Taliban deepen along the border.