UN experts urge Pakistan to halt Afghan deportations over safety fears
They noted that many Afghan children and youth — especially girls — will see their education interrupted.
Immigration
Security
Russia says over 23,000 foreign fighters active in Afghanistan
Writing in the government newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Shoigu identified ISIS-K as the most concerning group.
Afghanistan
Russia says drug trafficking in Afghanistan remains difficult
He said there was a 75% increase in methamphetamine seizures across Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
Security
Taliban defense ministry warns Pakistan of ‘serious consequences’
In a statement issued late Thursday, the ministry said several civilians — including women and children — were killed in.
Afghanistan
Special report: 120 killed in traffic accidents across Afghanistan in one week
At least nine major accidents were recorded in seven provinces between Aug. 19 and Aug. 27, according to data compiled.
Security
Karzai condemns Pakistani airstrikes, says Islamabad faces consequences of failed policies
Karzai said the attacks contravene international norms and principles of good neighborly relations.
Afghanistan
Taliban build or begin construction on seven religious schools over past month
The ministry said these schools were either inaugurated or had their foundation stones laid over the past month.
Security
Taliban summon Pakistan’s ambassador over cross-border airstrikes
The ministry confirmed that Pakistani forces launched overnight airstrikes on parts of Khost and Nangarhar provinces.
Human Rights
Rights groups urge UN to establish investigative body for Taliban abuses
Such a body would be tasked with collecting and preserving evidence, identifying suspects, and preparing case files, the statement said.
Women
Taliban pressure Kabul community representatives to report women’s secret beauty salons
Taliban morality enforcers summoned these representatives and warned them to actively help locate beauty salons, sources said.