Young man killed in armed attack in Khost
The incident comes amid growing concerns over armed crime and targeted attacks reported in several provinces.
Security
Security
Sources: Taliban official agrees to disarm loyalists amid Badakhshan gold mine dispute
The reported agreement comes as Taliban seek to contain growing tensions over control of gold-rich land in Badakhshan.
Human Rights, Politics
Norway backs UN concerns over Taliban family law decree
Norway urged Taliban to uphold international human rights obligations, echoing UN criticism of a new regulation governing marriage and family.
Human Rights, Immigration
UN warns against forced returns to Afghanistan amid rights concerns
The UN human rights office said hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been forcibly returned this year despite ongoing risks.
Politics
European Parliament VP questions EU invitation to Taliban
Pina Picierno said talks with Taliban representatives on deportations risk legitimizing a regime accused of systematic abuses against women and.
Sports, Women
Zakia Ahmad becomes first Afghan woman to summit Everest
Zakia Ahmad “River”, who lives in Australia, said she undertook the climb to highlight the rights of Afghan women and.
Human Rights
Bennett renews call for probe into Pakistan strike on Kabul rehab center
Bennett said the March airstrike on the Omid center that killed hundreds of civilians could amount to a war crime.
Politics
Renew Europe urges EU to cancel planned talks with Taliban
The centrist European Parliament group said inviting Taliban representatives to Europe would legitimize leaders accused of systematic abuses against women.
Afghanistan
Floods kill 11 in Baghlan as severe weather batters Afghanistan
Taliban said flash floods caused widespread damage to homes and farmland in Baghlan province.
Afghanistan
Flooding closes Salang Pass, key highway in northern Afghanistan
Heavy rains and flash floods have disrupted transportation across parts of the country.