Security Council poised to renew UNAMA mandate for one year
A draft resolution would extend the UN mission in Afghanistan through June 2027 after an unusual three-month extension earlier this.
Politics
Human Rights, Women
Taliban expand dress code warnings beyond Herat
Residents and local sources say Taliban have warned women in western Kabul as well as in Mazar-e-Sharif over obeying their.
Politics
US lawmaker: Any effort to legitimize Taliban is reckless
Mace is backing legislation that would bar US recognition of the Taliban and designate their administration as a state sponsor.
Human Rights, Women
After detentions, Taliban impose new restrictions on girls’ schools in Herat
Residents and students say new dress-code requirements have been imposed on girls' schools and religious seminaries.
Health, Human Rights
MSF says female staff member detained by Taliban in Herat
MSF says a female health worker was held for two days after being accused of violating Taliban-imposed dress requirements.
Politics
Taliban cabinet meeting in Kandahar discussed preventing organized protests: Sources
A meeting chaired by Taliban leader Akhundzada reportedly focused on domestic unrest, among other topics.
Immigration, US
US court ruling could clear path for pending Afghan immigration cases
A federal court has struck down policies that froze or delayed immigration benefits for Afghans and nationals of dozens of.
Human Rights
After Herat, Taliban warn Balkh women of arrests over dress code
Residents say Taliban are expanding enforcement of dress requirements in Balkh and Kabul following the detention of dozens of women.
Human Rights
Taliban governor claims women detained in Herat had ‘psychological problems’
The remarks come after the UN confirmed that more than 30 women and girls were arrested in Herat over alleged.
Human Rights
EU envoy calls Taliban’s Herat crackdown ‘extremely serious’
Bertrand said the EU views the arrests of women and the subsequent violence against protesters as "extremely serious" and has.