Karzai says Taliban’s ban on girls’ education harms Afghan well-being
We want our girls to go to school. We want schools and universities in Afghanistan,” Karzai said.
Human Rights
Afghanistan
UNICEF warns 12 million children in Afghanistan require humanitarian aid
UNICEF said Afghanistan is experiencing the world’s second-largest humanitarian crisis.
Afghanistan
India confirms resumption of visas for Afghans, in six specific categories
The new model includes medical, medical attendant, business, student, entry, and United Nations diplomatic visas.
Afghanistan
Taliban impose fines in Herat for men who miss congregational prayers: Sources
Residents said that Taliban patrols have stepped up monitoring of public spaces.
Taliban Internal Rift
Amid internal rifts, Taliban leader warns against factionalism, ethnic bias
Akhundzada emphasized the need for unity, religious obedience, and moral conduct.
Politics
Iran says Karzai-Araghchi meeting in Rome was held at Karzai’s request
The meeting was held as part of Tehran’s regional consultations, Iran's foreign minitry said.
Taliban Internal Rift
Taliban transfer Abbas Stanekzai’s political authority to their finance deputy: Sources
His absence began shortly after he reportedly criticized the Taliban's ban on girls’ education.
Afghanistan
US reassigns Afghan relocation office, eliminates special representative post
The changes mark the end of CARE as the lead office coordinating the relocation of Afghan nationals.
Afghanistan
Taliban once again award degrees to graduates of Pakistani seminary tied to militant leadership
The move is part of a broader pattern by the Taliban to issue formal academic credentials to religious clerics and.
Immigration
Trump administration ‘quietly’ disbands Afghan refugee relocation office
The office was established in the aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 to manage the complex evacuation.