Herat residents condemn Taliban’s beheading of sculptures as cultural erosion
The destruction has fueled concerns over the Taliban's continued imposition of rigid and restrictive measures on Afghan society.
Afghanistan, Art & Culture
Afghanistan
Unidentified disease in Parwan affects over 550, leaving two dead
At least 10 critically ill patients have been transferred to Kabul for urgent treatment, the sources said.
Afghanistan
Blast reported in Kabul, no immediate details available
The explosion took place in the Arzan Qimat area, but details about the nature of the blast remain unclear.
Afghanistan
Taliban member killed in clash with Pakistani border guards: Sources
The skirmish occurred in the Anargi area of Goshta district, near the border with Pakistan.
Afghanistan
Education activist Azimi released from Taliban prison after 11 months
The organization had repeatedly called for his immediate and unconditional release.
Afghanistan
Open Society welcomes efforts to hold Taliban accountable for women’s rights abuses
This effort marks a significant step in addressing the widespread gender-based discrimination that has intensified since the Taliban seized power.
Afghanistan
Taliban leader bans ribbon-cutting ceremonies, MMA competitions in latest decree
The decree, issued in May, was confirmed by Taliban authorities on July 27.
Afghanistan
Over 20 countries back legal action against Taliban, report says
Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands are leading the effort to hold the Taliban accountable for violating a U.N. convention.
Afghanistan
Nearly 360 migrant families return from Iran, Pakistan in one day
According to the report, 82 families returned from Pakistan, while 276 families came back from Iran. The report noted that.
Afghanistan
Germany vows to hold Taliban accountable for crimes against women
The ministry highlighted Afghanistan's ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women