Ex-soldier detained by Taliban in Badakhshan
The arrest comes amid UN reports about arbitrary detentions of former security personnel despite Taliban assurances of amnesty.
Human Rights
Human Rights
UN documents 21 cases of sexual violence by Taliban against women, girls
The report says Taliban officials and security personnel were implicated in rape, gang rape, forced marriage and other abuses in.
Immigration
Netherlands to grant asylum to most Afghan women, girls
The Dutch government said worsening conditions under Taliban rule mean Afghan women and girls will qualify for protection in the.
Politics, South Asia
Pakistan raises Afghanistan-based militancy in talks with Rubio
Islamabad said its foreign minister discussed terrorism, security cooperation and regional stability with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during.
Afghanistan
Truck carrying returnees crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 18
The victims, including 10 children and five women, were among migrants recently returned from Pakistan, officials said.
Security
Taliban defense minister says some countries seek to destabilize Afghanistan
Mujahid said foreign actors were trying to undermine Afghanistan's stability and insisted that ISIS no longer posed a threat in.
Economy, Women
Women in Ghor say loss of aid has crippled small businesses
Women who once managed poultry farms, livestock projects and tailoring workshops say declining international support and Taliban restrictions have sharply.
Politics
China won battle for key UN Afghanistan role, report finds
A dispute involving China, the United States, Pakistan and South Korea underscored growing geopolitical competition over Afghanistan at the Security.
Human Rights
Shiite cleric says Taliban have increased pressure on Jafari followers
Behsudi said Taliban policies are deepening sectarian divisions and placing pressure on Shiite students and religious practices.
Politics
Taliban seek wider diplomatic access in Europe, report says
According to the report, the Taliban are offering cooperation on migrant returns in exchange for greater diplomatic representation in European.