Sources: 43 suicide attempts recorded in Khost in two weeks
In a recent case, a man died by suicide on Friday, Aug. 22, also due to financial difficulties, according to.
Afghanistan
Security
Who was the man killed by Taliban in Herat?
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar also weighed in, saying that Islam forbids humiliating or mutilating a rebel once he has surrendered or fled.
Security
Man dies by suicide in Khost province
The man, identified as Zinatullah from Mama Shaheed village, shot himself with his personal rifle.
Immigration
Deportations of Afghan migrants from Pakistan surge, data shows
On Saturday, Aug. 23, at least 3,381 Afghans were deported through the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings.
Security
Taliban hang man in public in Herat after execution-style shooting: Sources
Witnesses told Amu that the man was hanged from an old tank at the busy Kandahar Gate area of Herat.
Security
Sources: Taliban governors’ meeting in Kandahar focused on armed opposition concerns
The meeting brought together Taliban governors for Balkh, Nangarhar, Kabul, Kunduz, Herat and Paktia.
Human Rights
Sources: Several girls’ madrassas closed in Kabul
According to the sources, the Taliban will no longer renew licenses for existing girls’ madrassas.
Human Rights
Sources: Taliban ban certain clothing for students, professors in universities
According to the directive, men are no longer allowed to wear dress shirts, trousers, or suits.
Security
White House counterterrorism chief says Taliban ‘moderately cooperative’ on counterterrorism
Gorka said cooperation stems from overlapping security concerns inside Afghanistan.
Immigration
Taliban officials visit Switzerland to identify Afghans for deportation: Report
All investigations were conducted inside Geneva Airport and the Taliban officials did not leave the airport, the report said.