UNAMA urges Taliban to lift school ban as millions of girls remain out of class
On Girls in ICT Day, officials warn that education restrictions and mounting humanitarian pressures are deepening Afghanistan’s crisis.
Human Rights, Women
Immigration
Poland deports Afghan nationals despite European court order
Lawyers say the removals violated an interim ruling halting expulsions; border officials cite timing and security concerns.
Politics
Kenyan court clears extradition of ex-MP Zahir Qadeer to US
Ruling affirms transfer of Abdul Zahir Qadeer to face drug trafficking and weapons charges, rejecting claims the request was unlawful.
Human Rights, Politics
In open letter, women urge EU to halt Taliban talks on deportations
Activists warn that planned engagement risks legitimizing repression and endangering returnees.
Immigration, US
US lawmakers condemn reported plan to send Afghan allies to Congo
Democrats warn proposal could endanger more than 1,100 Afghans stranded in Qatar and undermine US commitments.
Politics
EU envoy raises alarm on militancy, women’s rights in Afghanistan
On his third visit, Gilles Bertrand highlighted security threats and rights concerns while reaffirming continued EU engagement in Afghanistan.
Immigration
Afghanistan faces rising pressure as refugee returns surge, UN says
More than 190,000 people have crossed back into the country in recent weeks, straining already fragile services and deepening humanitarian.
Immigration
UN expert warns EU talks with Taliban risk violating refugee protections
Richard Bennett raises concerns as European officials consider hosting Taliban representatives to discuss deportations of Afghan migrants.
Immigration
Pakistan intensifies forced returns of Afghan refugees, rights group says
Human Rights Watch cites raids, detentions and deportations amid rising tensions along the Afghan border.
Security
UN verifies 269 civilian deaths in Pakistan strike on Kabul rehab center
Taliban have put the toll higher, as calls grow for an independent investigation into the March attack.