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.
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Taliban leader bans ribbon-cutting ceremonies, MMA competitions in latest decree
The decree, issued in May, was confirmed by Taliban authorities on July 27.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Koofi backs Germany, allies’ effort to hold Taliban accountable for women’s rights violations
Koofi emphasized that CEDAW is not the only global legal framework the Taliban has breached since taking control of Afghanistan.
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Dutch foreign minister: Taliban being held accountable for violating women’s rights
“The situation of Afghan women and girls is heartbreaking," he said.
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McCaul defends resolution condemning Biden for Afghanistan withdrawal
The resolution lists top officials, including President Biden, among those responsible for what McCaul termed a "disaster."
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Khalilzad says he ‘never’ said Taliban would honor commitments
"I have been baselessly quoted in the resolution," Khalilzad said.
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Taliban beheads animal, bird sculptures in Herat
This follows earlier actions by the Taliban, which included a ban on the use of mannequins in shops, requiring store.