Senior officials meeting begins in Brussels to discuss Afghanistan
Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and UNAMA are also in attendance.
Politics
Human Rights
Taliban flog more than 120 people in less than a month
Kabul recorded 44 cases, followed by Laghman and Kunar with 16 each, and Khost with 15.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Delays in public services draw widespread complaints
In some ministries, including the Ministry of Higher Education, staff are often absent or lack relevant qualifications.
Human Rights
UN Human Rights Council to spotlight rights of Afghan women at 59th Session
Among the most closely watched items will be a presentation by Richard Bennett.
Afghanistan
Experts: Israel–Iran tension could disrupt Afghanistan’s economy
Afghanistan imports more than 20 percent of its consumer goods from Iran
Afghanistan
Floods wipe out five villages in Andarab, locals say
Residents said the initial landslide-like surge gave people time to escape, preventing loss of life.
Immigration
Taliban-led embassy urges Afghan migrants in Iran to avoid sensitive topics
The embassy advised Afghan citizens to steer clear of military facilities.
Immigration
Afghan migrants in Iran fear for safety amid tensions with Israel
“If there is a war between Iran and Israel, our safety will be in danger,” said one migrant.
Immigration
Taliban-run embassy in Tehran pursues probe into murder of Afghan migrant
The embassy said they met with Iran’s consular authorities to submit an official note demanding justice.
Women
Female teachers say Taliban dismissed them without pensions
The teachers are protesting the abrupt loss of livelihood and demanding that their owed wages be paid.