Taliban morality enforcers granted sweeping powers under new law: Sources
Implemented last year, the law codifies a wide range of restrictions, particularly affecting women and media.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Taliban void property documents belonging to two former MPs
The properties in question were linked to a real estate development known as “Haji Qadeer Township.”
Afghanistan
Taliban return 18 horses belonging to ex-VP Dostum to his brother
The handover followed two separate directives from the Taliban chief minister's office.
Afghanistan
Afghans face Eid under shadow of economic hardship
Across the country’s major cities, markets that once bustled with shoppers now bear signs of stagnation. S
Human Rights
Bennett urges end to public floggings, warns against forced returns to Afghanistan
“These gross punishments that violate international law have increased massively," Bennett said.
Immigration
UN agency: Afghan returnees face barriers to education, health services
The UN agency says that only 14 percent of returnee households in Afghanistan have access to education services.
Afghanistan
Taliban environmental chief urges global donors to continue aid without political conditions
“The people of Afghanistan are part of the global human community. Their suffering is the world’s suffering," a Taliban official.
Immigration
Young man from Afghanistan fatally shot near his home in Texas, sources say
The victim, identified as Rais Silab, was originally from Khost province in southeastern Afghanistan.
Human Rights
Taliban administer public floggings in three provinces
In Khost, seven men were lashed between 35 and 39 times.
Immigration
Former Afghan soldier fatally stabbed in Iran, sources say
The victim, identified as Ghulam Reza, was originally from Nahrin district in northern Baghlan Province.