Taliban spokesman dismisses UN report on rights violations as ‘personal bias’
Bennett's new report says some detained women by the Taliban are subjected not only to physical violence but also, in.
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Taliban publicly flog man in Paktika on theft charges
The individual was also sentenced to six years in prison.
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Taliban mandate morality law training for students in Farah, sources say
This measure is part of the Taliban’s broader initiative to impose their strict interpretation of Islamic principles.
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UN expert urges Canada to maintain human rights stance on Afghanistan
“Canada’s commitment sends a powerful message, and I urge other countries to join in this effort,” he said.
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Taliban instruct media outlets to align coverage with their agenda
Taliban-led meetings with local journalists and media leaders have included senior officials, such as provincial governors and Taliban police commanders.
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UN warns Kabul’s groundwater may run dry by 2030
Due to rapid urbanization and climate change, there could be no groundwater in Kabul by 2030 if we do not.
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Exclusive: Economic hardship, family pressures drive forced labor in Afghanistan
An alarming 33.3 percent of respondents reported that children are particularly impacted, often bearing the heaviest burdens.
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Taliban morality police arrest seven in Kabul
This latest crackdown follows previous Taliban arrests of women and girls in Kabul on charges of “improper hijab” in January.
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Taliban publicly flog four in Nangarhar, including a woman
Each individual received 39 lashes in front of a crowd, the court statement said.
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Australia contributes $1.3 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
The funds are earmarked for the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) for 2024, OCHA said.