Three Radio Nasim journalists released a day after Taliban detention
The incident comes amid a recent surge in Taliban arrests of journalists and media workers across the country.
Media
Immigration
Afghanistan faces deepening humanitarian crisis as returns exceed 2 million, UN says
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees said the sudden influx is straining the country’s already limited support systems.
Human Rights
Taliban beat, detain young man in Faryab, sources say
A source said the Taliban official “used his military power under Haqqani’s authority” to assault Azim, striking him some 25.
Media
Taliban re-arrest three journalists from Radio Nasim in Daikundi: Sources
Sources said Taliban forces also seized the station’s broadcast computer equipment during the raid.
Human Rights
Taliban flog 53 people in two weeks
Last week, Taliban sentenced a man in Kapisa province to 39 lashes and a year and a half in prison.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Explosion at Nuristan mine kills 8
The incident came just a week after a similar explosion at the Karkar mine in Baghlan province left six people.
Women
Exclusive: Taliban raid underground women’s beauty salons in Kabul, sources say
The raids took place in the Dasht-e-Barchi are in the west and Shahr-e-Naw neighborhood in downtown Kabul.
Human Rights
Bennett says Taliban ‘will not remain in power forever,’ urges global response to abuses
“There is no need to accept that the Taliban have come to stay,” Bennett said.
Security
Sources: Unidentified drones seen over Paktia province
It was not immediately clear which country or authority operated the drones or what their purpose was.
Immigration
Afghan Adjustment Act reintroduced in Congress for third time
The bill would also extend the SIV program for Afghans and expand eligibility for US relocation to include those with.