UN says aid efforts in Afghanistan hampered by Taliban restrictions on women
Relief efforts following the devastating Aug. 31 earthquake in Kunar and Nangarhar Provinces have continued, UN said.
Human Rights, Women
Politics
Taliban delegation visits Austria for talks on political missions: Sources
The delegation is expected to meet with Austrian officials from the foreign and interior ministries, the sources said.
Afghanistan
Taliban deputy visits quake-hit Kunar, pledges aid as private media barred
The Aug. 31 earthquake killed more than 2,200 people and injured over 3,600.
South Asia, Women
Five suspects arrested after Afghan woman reports gang rape in Pakistan
Investigators said a man identified as Bacha allegedly forced her into a maize field, where four others joined him in.
Afghanistan
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.
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.