Heather Barr: Taliban’s exclusion of women deprives Afghanistan of skilled workforce
“Afghan women have waited long enough,” Barr said.
Human Rights
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
Media
Five Afghan journalists honored with annual awards
Nazifullah Salarzai, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Brussels, described the worsening climate for press freedom, noting that journalists now face severe threats.
Afghanistan
Taliban flog two in Sar-e-Pul as public lashings continue
One was sentenced to two years in prison and 29 lashes.
Afghanistan
Qatari PM pledges support for Afghan people during meeting with Muttaqi
The two sides discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan, the statement said.
Afghanistan
Sweden contributes $2.2 million to support malnourished mothers and children in Afghanistan
The WFP said the new funding will allow the agency to provide more than 550 metric tons of specialized nutritious.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan marks 33rd anniversary of Mujahideen victory
At a ceremony in Kabul, the Taliban commemorated the anniversary.
Security
Taliban army chief warns against any attempt to ‘reoccupy’ Afghanistan
He warned that some groups or countries might attempt to support opposition forces against the Taliban.