Afghanistan: Art becomes a haven for girls amid education ban
These girls say they aim to use their art to amplify the voices of a silenced generation.
Women
Media
Amnesty: Taliban detained, tortured or threatened 336 journalists since 2021
Amnesty said Taliban have intensified efforts to impose severe restrictions on the media and individual journalists across the country.
Afghanistan
Women activists urge inclusion in UN political plan for Afghanistan
Women’s rights defenders argue that any future framework must guarantee women’s participation at all levels of political and civic life.
Media
Zan Times awarded Pen2Pen prize
“Zan” means “woman” in Farsi. “With the name Zan Times,” Nader said, “the message is clear: it is now women’s.
Media
On World Press Freedom Day, EU reaffirms support for Afghan women journalists
“Today, the voice of the Afghan press is being suffocated,” several Afghan journalists and media activists said in video messages.
Security
Student killed in knife attack at Kunar University, sources say
Taliban police in Kunar said three individuals have been arrested in connection with the killing.
Media
UNAMA warns of mounting threats to press freedom in Afghanistan
UNAMA said Afghanistan’s media landscape is facing a steady erosion of independence.
Media
UN rights envoy urges Taliban to end crackdown on journalists
Bennett also called for increased support for Afghan journalists and media outlets in exile.
Afghanistan
A year in headlines: Amu’s 10 most-read stories
We have looked back at the 10 most-read stories published between May 3, 2024, and May 3, 2025.
Immigration
Ex-Pakistani envoy urges Taliban to cut ties with militants to ease refugee crisis
Durrani stressed the need for international and regional cooperation.