Countries press UN Human Rights Council to act on abuses in Afghanistan
The countries urged the council to create an investigative body that would complement the work of Richard Bennett.
Human Rights
Politics
Taliban spokesman tells Kandahar meeting that US has resumed ties, sources say
He also credited Siraj Haqqani with playing a key role in managing relations with the United States.
Afghanistan
Five years after deadly Kabul temple attack, Afghan Sikhs face near extinction
Five years on, rights activists and analysts say that religious extremism has only deepened under Taliban rule.
Human Rights
FIFA urged to recognize Afghan women’s football team in exile
The Sport & Rights Alliance urged FIFA to formally recognize the Afghanistan Women’s National Team, most of whose players have.
Politics
FBI removes reward for Haqqani’s capture, but keeps him on most wanted list
The development comes days after the release of George Glezman.
Afghanistan
US thanks Qatar for facilitating release of detained American in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed his government’s gratitude to Qatar for its role in.
Human Rights
UN warns over 4 million Afghan girls could be out of school by 2030 if ban continues
Dujarric said the number of girls currently barred from attending school in Afghanistan has reached 2.2 million.
Afghanistan
NRC suspends parts of its operations in Afghanistan amid funding crisis
The NRC described the scale of the challenge as the most severe it has faced since beginning operations in Afghanistan.
Human Rights
UN Women chief warns Afghanistan’s education ban will affect generations
Bahous called for the immediate restoration of Afghan girls' basic rights.
Politics
Pakistan says security concerns were central to talks with Taliban in Kabul
“The special representative emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to sustained engagement," the ministry said.