The statement urged the Taliban to adopt moderate policies, pursue good-neighborly relations, and prevent its territory from being used for.

The ministry stated on X that the returnees included families and underage children, who were introduced to the War Child.

The two sides discussed the need for development assistance to support the welfare of the people of Afghanistan.

The clash which erupted in eastern borders between Afghanistan and Pakistan, continued for hours.

The incident happened in Tirin Kot district in Uruzgan province on Tuesday.

Bennett participated in a two-day event hosted by the Human Rights Research League

Women said they have endured severe hardships under numerous restrictions for nearly three years.

In a separate incident reported by the Taliban court in Kabul, another individual received 35 lashes for "sodomy".

This alert follows recent fatal floods triggered by heavy rainfalls over the past week in Afghanistan.

The individuals had been held for periods ranging from three days to 18 months