Taliban flog three in Takhar
The punishments were carried out in Yangi Qala district, where each of the three individuals received 39 lashes.
Human Rights
Politics
China outlines role in Taliban-Pakistan ties after Beijing meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the three sides had agreed to strengthen political dialogue.
Human Rights
Taliban detain religious scholar Abdul Qadir Qanit for fourth time, sources say
The reason for the arrest remains unclear, according to several individuals close to him.
Human Rights
Taliban shut down 11 health institutes in Kabul over training of women, sources say
The closures were ordered by the Taliban-run Ministry of Public Health, the sources said.
Immigration
Rubio defends vetting measures amid criticism over delays in Afghan resettlement program
Rubio said that oversight of refugee intake primarily falls under the Department of Homeland Security.
Afghanistan
Rubio says Taliban terrorist designation under review
“We’ll have some decisions to make,” Rubio said.
Immigration
Iran expelling up to 3,000 migrants daily, source says
The source said that discussions between Iranian officials and Taliban are ongoing but have yet to yield any tangible outcome.
Afghanistan
Explosion in Samangan coal mine kills seven workers
The incident happened in the village of Gola in the Dara-e-Soof district of Samangan.
Security
Young law graduate killed by unknown gunmen in Kabul, sources say
Local residents said that Sameem had recently graduated from a law faculty and had no known political affiliations or personal.
Politics
Pakistan welcomes ‘enhanced diplomatic engagement’ with Taliban in Beijing meeting
The meeting came on the sidelines of an informal trilateral summit hosted by China.