Afghanistan

Pakistan, India urge Taliban to restore women’s rights

Omar Khalid, Pakistan’s representative, spoke at the 56th session of the Human Rights Council on Afghanistan, urging the Taliban to.

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Efforts to hold Taliban accountable have been weak, Amnesty International says

"We call on the U.N. Human Rights Council to establish such a body at its next session through a resolution.

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People ‘frustrated’ by Taliban’s restrictions during Eid

They have reported that the Taliban has prohibited visits to parks and other recreational areas, significantly impacting their holiday celebrations.

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Taliban leadership faces internal rift, ex-interior minister says

In a rare speech at Kandahar’s main mosque, Akhundzada acknowledged the internal disagreements and expressed a willingness to step aside.

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Psaki to testify before US House Foreign Affairs Committee

The Biden administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal has faced strong criticism from Republicans and other American politicians.

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Taliban warns against interference, calls for cooperation with Iran

Muttaqi advocated for cooperation and consultation as the path forward for development.

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Climate crisis in Afghanistan forces families into early marriages, WFP reports

The worsening climate crisis in Afghanistan is pushing some families to marry off their young daughters, according to a recent.

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Taliban leader Akhundzada voices alarm over internal rifts

"This is a divine system," he declared, urging members to strengthen their unity.

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UN’s Bennett hopes for equality in Eid message

“May this Eid inspire solidarity, collaboration, and more dignity, humanity, equality, and peace for all,” Bennett wrote on X, formerly.

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Calls to stand against Taliban, reopen girls’ schools highlight Eid messages from political figures

In their Eid messages, political and military opponents of the Taliban underscored the importance of standing up to the regime.

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