UNICEF says more than 1,100 children died in Afghanistan earthquakes
In total, 2,164 people were killed, 3,428 injured and more than 6,700 homes destroyed or severely damaged.
Afghanistan
Security
Taliban remove hundreds of recruits from Panjshir from police ranks, sources say
About four months ago, the Taliban brought 481 Panjshiri youths into the police after a decree by their leader.
Politics
Indian diplomat expelled from Afghanistan: Sources
The diplomat, Harish Kumar, arrived in Kabul from India on Aug. 13 but was told to leave just four days.
Afghanistan
Fire breaks out at border market between Afghanistan and Pakistan
No details were immediately available on the cause of the fire, possible casualties or the extent of the losses.
Human Rights
UN rights envoy calls on Taliban to lift ban on female staff
“I strongly echo UNAMA in calling on the Taliban to lift restrictions on national female staff,” Bennett said.
Human Rights
Taliban DABS employees from work over beards and headwear: Sources
The Taliban PVPV enforcers also confiscated about 250 employee ID cards, which have not yet been returned, the sources said.
Women
In northern Afghanistan, women turn to brick kilns to survive
Many of the women have come from neighboring provinces, driven by hunger and the collapse of basic services.
Security
Body of kidnapped five-year-old found in Nangarhar
The child, the son of a mosque imam in the Momand Dara district, was kidnapped on Tuesday.
Women
UN urges Taliban to lift ban on female staff access to its compounds
On Sept. 7, Taliban security forces blocked national female staff and contractors from accessing UN compounds in Kabul.
Immigration
UNHCR seeks deal with Taliban to allow female staff to resume work
UNHCR says 52 percent of returnees are women, making the participation of female staff essential.