Sources: Security concerns dominated Taliban governors’ meeting in Kandahar
Officials reportedly voiced concerns over rising opposition activity, unrest in the north and drug trafficking.
Security
Security
Young man, woman killed in Nangarhar, sources say
The killings took place on June 4 in the Bazarak area of Kuz Kunar district, sources added.
Human Rights, Women
Taliban detain 21 women in Herat over dress code
The arrests come as Taliban warned that women deemed not to be complying with their interpretation of Islamic dress requirements.
Politics
EU picks Nicola Bellomo to lead mission in Afghanistan
The nomination was unveiled this week as part of a broader diplomatic reshuffle announced by Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign.
Human Rights, Immigration
Thousands of children in western Afghanistan lack access to education
The field report found that poverty, distance and the absence of schools in migrant settlements are keeping many children out.
Human Rights, Women
Sources: Taliban warn women in Herat could face detention over dress code
The directive threatens detention and possible legal action against women deemed not to be complying with the Taliban’s interpretation of.
Security
UN confirms death of female staff member in Afghanistan
The United Nations did not provide details about the circumstances of her death.
Security
Blast reported near Taliban vehicle in Kabul
Sources said the blast occurred near a Taliban vehicle in the city's 11th police district.
Women
UAE, UNAMA stress need to protect women’s rights in Afghanistan
The meeting comes as the UN Security Council prepares to renew UNAMA's mandate, which expires later this month.
Afghanistan
Half of Afghanistan’s population faces water crisis, UNAMA says
The UN mission says a deepening climate crisis is threatening livelihoods, food security and stability across Afghanistan.