Young woman in Ghor sets herself on fire over domestic violence: Sources
It remains unclear whether her husband had ties to the Taliban, but sources said that domestic conflict was the primary.
Human Rights
Afghanistan
UN yet to organize countries’ views on new Afghanistan plan, sources say
The UN had asked each country to submit its perspectives individually on six key issues.
Immigration
UNHCR appeals for $71 million to aid Afghan migrants facing deportation
In a new report, UNHCR said that more than 251,000 Afghans returned from Iran and Pakistan in April alone, including.
Media
Taliban shut down Rah-e-Farda TV over ‘staff complaints’
Taliban said the case of the media outlet has been sent to judiciary.
Afghanistan
France donates €1 million to WFP for aid efforts in Afghanistan
Families participating in vocational skills training or community asset projects will also receive food or a monthly allowance of 6,400.
Women
UN official says women aid workers in Afghanistan must be able to work
Fletcher said he discussed key humanitarian issues with Taliban officials.
Human Rights
Heather Barr: Taliban’s exclusion of women deprives Afghanistan of skilled workforce
“Afghan women have waited long enough,” Barr said.
Afghanistan
Taliban minister calls women’s rights demands ‘prohibited deeds’
“Now the infidel world speaks of ‘rights, rights, rights'," Hanafi said.
Human Rights
UN under-secretary warns Taliban that excluding women will block Afghanistan’s development
"Development is impossible without girls’ education and full participation," Fletcher said
Immigration
UN says funding shortfall hampers aid for Afghan returnees
Of the $179.1 million needed, the agency said it had secured only $9 million