Barr also highlighted the troubling signals sent by the international community at the Doha 3 meeting.

The U.S. will continue to support these efforts to prevent ISIS from regaining strength, he said.

Bennett's recent report to the UN highlighted systematic violations of women's rights in Afghanistan.

Akhundzada also reiterated the importance of enforcing Sharia law.

Severe storms were also reported in some areas of Panjshir.

Taliban also claimed to have shut down numerous establishments, including hookah bars and gambling dens.

Sources said that individuals from Uzbekistan are expected to come to the madrassa for training.

The UN and human rights organizations have repeatedly criticized the Taliban for what they describe as "arbitrary" arrests.

"We had 47 people obliterated—their arms, their legs, their faces obliterated... What a horrible day it was," Trump said.

The ministry also stated that over the past year, it has destroyed 30,000 "immoral films."