Taliban leader bans use of camera phones by members: Sources
The order was delivered during Eid al-Adha meetings with Taliban provincial governors and their senior officials
Taliban Internal Rift
Afghanistan
Hegseth says NATO allies ‘did nothing’ in Afghanistan
“It was a lot of flags. Not a lot of on-the-ground capability,” Hegseth said.
Afghanistan
Taliban’s mandatory dress code ‘forces’ some students out of school
The policy has discouraged many from continuing their education, students said.
Politics
Senior Officials Meeting on Afghanistan to be held in Brussels next week: Sources
The meeting will bring together representatives from EU member states, international organizations, members of Afghan civil society and the diaspora.
Afghanistan
Spain seeks arrest of Afghanistan’s former ambassador: Report
Spain’s UFAM unit, a specialized division that investigates violence against women, has submitted its case materials to a Madrid court.
Politics
Oslo Forum holds new round of closed-door talks, sources say
Since 2003, the forum has provided a confidential space for dialogue around global conflicts and efforts toward peace.
Afghanistan
Funding collapse leaves 22.9 million Afghans in need, UN agency warns
OCHA said aid organizations have been forced to narrow their focus to 145 of Afghanistan’s 401 districts.
Immigration
SIV applicants exempt from Trump’s entry ban, State Department says
Bruce added that consular processing for Afghan SIVs is ongoing at US embassies and consulates around the world.
Afghanistan
One in five Afghans benefits from landmine clearance, Halo Trust says
Every month, around 50 Afghans are killed or injured by explosive devices, the Halo Trust said.
Immigration
Pakistan urges undocumented migrants to leave voluntarily
The Interior Ministry has described the effort as part of a broader nationwide initiative to regulate the presence of foreign.