Afghanistan: Taliban publicly flogs three in Khost
The statement detailed that each of the three individuals received 39 lashes in a public setting.
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UN’s Richard Bennett calls for protection of Shia community in Afghanistan
Bennett also called for “prevention, protection, and justice for Hazara/Shia who continue to be targeted, including in Herat.”
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Karzai condemns Herat mosque attack as ‘act of terror’
In a statement, Karzai expressed his condolences and wished a quick recovery to those injured.
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UNAMA condemns attack on Herat mosque, calls for protection of Shia communities
In a statement, UNAMA reported the attack "killed and wounded at least seven people, including a child."
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April 30 marks sixth anniversary of Kabul attack that killed nine journalists
On the same day, Ahmad Shah, a local BBC journalist, was killed in an armed attack in Khost province.
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Afghanistan: Taliban says gunman attack on Herat mosque killed six civilians
Sources say that at least seven people were killed and more than 10 others were wounded in the attack.
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Iran’s embassy in Kabul ‘ready to collaborate’ with Taliban on counterterrorism
The embassy said Iran seeks to identify and punish those responsible for "this crime."
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Gunmen storm mosque in Herat; at least seven killed, say sources
According to sources, at least seven people, including two women and a child, were killed in the attack.
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US describes journalistic efforts as ‘vital’ for Afghanistan
Meanwhile, several journalists have expressed concerns about the daunting challenges they face in their careers in Afghanistan under numerous restrictions.
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Human rights situation in Afghanistan examined at UN session in Geneva
Participants voiced concerns over human rights abuses in Afghanistan, urging the Taliban to reverse policies that infringe upon fundamental rights,.