Taliban flog five people in eastern Afghanistan
The individuals were punished in separate incidents in the Ahmad Aba district of Paktia Province and the Alingar district of.
Human Rights
Politics
Afghanistan’s civil society leaders convene in Turkey for fourth ‘Antalya Process’ conference
Discussions will focus on key issues including the United Nations' current engagement framework in Afghanistan.
Immigration
Over 1,200 Afghan nationals freed from Pakistani prisons in 15 days
The releases occurred between May 8 and May 24.
Security
Man kills three family members in Herat
The incident occurred in the village of Galah Tut, located in the Adraskan district of the province on Saturday night.
Immigration
230 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons
These individuals had spent between one to two days in Pakistani detention facilities.
Afghanistan
UN agency says Taliban detained 29 aid workers in April
OCHA documented seven separate incidents of detention, along with two additional cases involving threats and verbal harassment.
Immigration
Red Cross warns forced deportations are deepening Afghanistan’s fragility
Many of those returning are particularly vulnerable, including women and children.
Human Rights
Taliban flog 21 people in Kabul and Laghman
In Laghman, seven individuals were flogged for "illicit relationships" and three others for theft.
Politics
India resumes issuing visas to Afghan nationals after four years
Afghans who own property in India, as well as parents of minor children enrolled in Indian schools, may also apply.
Afghanistan
Exclusive: Taliban triple construction of religious schools in past month
The latest project includes the foundation-laying of the “Jihadi Madrasa of Kuran and Munjan” in Badakhshan.