Taliban shut down radio station in southeastern Afghanistan, media watchdog says
Officials from the Taliban’s Ministry of Vice and Virtue ordered the closure of Zhman Radio around 1:30 p.m. local time,.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Taliban urges ‘realistic’ engagement from incoming Trump administration
The statement, released on social media hours after Trump’s win over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, reflects the Taliban’s cautious hopes.
Afghanistan, Women
Human Rights Watch calls on France to back initiative holding Taliban accountable for abuses
According to recent reports from UN Women, Afghan women are facing unprecedented repression under the Taliban’s rule.
Afghanistan
Taliban lash two more as public flogging reaches 46 people in a week
In Parwan, each individual was lashed 39 times and sentenced to three years in prison.
Afghanistan
Opium cultivation rises 19 percent in Afghanistan despite drug ban, UN reports
This increase follows a steep 95 percent drop in 2023
Afghanistan
Iran executes Afghan national in Mashhad amid surge in death penalties
Iran’s use of the death penalty against Afghan nationals has raised significant concerns,
Afghanistan
Former MP Mustafa Kazemi commemorated on 17th anniversary of his death
Kazemi launched the Directorate of Investment Support to attract foreign investment.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan receives little focus in 2024 U.S. presidential campaigns
Analysts note that Afghanistan’s absence from the debate contrasts with past elections, where the U.S. role in Afghanistan often took.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly flog 22 people in northern Afghanistan, sources say
The U.N. report underscored concerns about human rights abuses under the Taliban’s interpretation of justice.
Afghanistan
Afghans urge next US president to pressure Taliban on women’s rights
Both Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, and Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, are competing for the White House.