HRW official says Taliban’s ‘vice and virtue law’ signals growing defiance
Barr noted that the new restrictions were issued alongside the Taliban’s decision to ban Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special.
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Taliban publicly flog man in Khost for alleged blasphemy
The man was subjected to 39 lashes in front of a crowd, the court said.
Afghanistan
Kazakhstan accredits Taliban-appointed envoy as charge d’affaires
Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev met with Rahmani and confirmed his acceptance as the Taliban charge d’affaires.
Afghanistan
Herat farmers face market challenges amid bumper fig harvest
Farmers argue that with the right support and infrastructure, they could scale up production for export markets.
Afghanistan
Bennett reaffirms commitment to Afghanistan despite Taliban travel ban
Bennett described the decision as a "step backwards" and a troubling signal regarding the Taliban's willingness to engage with the.
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UAE accepts credentials of Taliban ambassador
The statement noted that Saif Abdullah Al Shamsi, the Ministry's Deputy Director of Protocol, received Moulana's credentials.
Afghanistan
Taliban’s new law bans women’s voices and faces
Women are required to cover their faces entirely to avoid what the law describes as "temptation."
Afghanistan
Pakistan deports over 683,000 Afghan migrants since last September, UN reports
The number of deportations has surged since March, with the highest monthly totals recorded in May and June, when approximately.
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Bennett says Taliban provided no specific reasons for travel ban
Bennett, who last visited Afghanistan in May 2023, noted that he is expected to visit at least once a year.
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Roof collapse in Nangarhar kills seven family members
Two other family members were injured in the incident, their relatives said.