Nine UNSC members warn Taliban’s repression of women may amount to crime against humanity
The countries condemned the Taliban’s ongoing bans on women working for NGOs and the United Nations.
Women
Afghanistan
Sources: Fiber optic internet cut in Kunar as shutdowns expand to 14 provinces
Earlier this week, sources in Balkh said the disconnection of fiber optic internet had disrupted the province’s banking system.
Afghanistan
House passes amendment to allow US intelligence sharing with anti-Taliban forces
The measure was adopted by voice vote during consideration of the annual defense bill in September.
Security
Young man shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Parwan, sources say
They added that Jawad was a farmer and had no links to the military or security forces.
Afghanistan
UNAMA chief warns Afghanistan faces ‘perfect storm’ of crises
She said the situation is dire: nearly 75% of Afghans live at subsistence levels, and aid has been cut by.
Afghanistan
Access to fiber optic internet cut in three more provinces, sources say
The move brings the total number of provinces under such restrictions to 13.
Security
Sources: Spouse of former MP shot dead in Kandahar
Shah had recently returned from Canada and was attacked in Kandahar’s first police district, the sources said.
Women
1,000 days since Taliban banned women from universities
Malika, a former third-year medical student, said the ban ended her dream of becoming a doctor.
Security
UN quarterly report shows 9% rise in security incidents in Afghanistan
The UN recorded 2,658 safety and security-related incidents from May 1 to July 31.
Women
UNFPA says 120,000 women need urgent aid after Kunar quake
The agency estimated that 11,670 of those women are currently pregnant.