Afghanistan

Trump nominates Afghanistan veteran Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Hegseth has been outspoken in defending U.S. service members accused of war crimes.

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Afghanistan

Kabul residents voice frustration over ‘rising’ municipal service fees

Many residents say that the rising costs are becoming unmanageable amid severe economic hardship.

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Taliban publicly flog man in Ghazni for ‘moral corruption’

In the past 10 days, more than 50 people have been subjected to public floggings by Taliban.

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Taliban announce public execution scheduled in Paktia

In December 2022, Taliban held their first public execution since taking control of the country

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Rubio, Taliban critic, tapped as secretary of state in Trump’s new cabinet

Rubio has long pushed for a hardline stance on the Taliban

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Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal, citing desire not to leave decision for another president

The withdrawal has remained a point of sharp criticism, especially from Republicans.

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Hanafi reaffirms strict enforcement of Taliban’s new morality law

The law mandates that women cover their entire bodies and faces to “prevent temptation.”

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Iran executes Afghan national on drug charges, rights group says

The group noted a concerning rise in executions of Afghan nationals in Iran, reporting that around 50 Afghan citizens have.

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Taliban’s morality police arrest eight, including woman, in Logar

Taliban did not provide details about the identities of those detained on Monday.

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Private radio station in Khost resumes operations after five-day suspension

Sources cited by the center confirmed that the Zamaneh office was reopened around 2 p.m. on Monday, November 11.

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