Afghanistan

Diplomat says US will remember those who sacrificed for education in Afghanistan

Smedinghoff, 25, was one of five Americans killed in a suicide attack on April 6, 2013, in Zabul province.

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Afghan migrants in Pakistan fear deportation risk

Human rights activists have criticized Pakistan’s deportation approach as contrary to human rights standards, calling on the new Pakistani government.

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Taliban releases over 400 prisoners in Kabul for Eid

The release followed a decree by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.

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Taliban releases Sultan Ali Jawadi, Editor-in-Chief of Radio Nasim

Javadi and two other reporters from Nasim radio station were arrested in Daikundi in October 2023.

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16 Afghan nationals released from prisons in Pakistan

The detainees had been held for periods ranging from one month to two and a half years.

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Taliban publicly flogs six, including woman, in Logar

The court's statement detailed the punishments, stating that one person received 35 lashes and a one-year prison sentence.

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Taliban leader stresses Sharia enforcement in Eid message, ignores girls’ education

He called on the people to "responsibly" be satisfied and accept the decisions of the Taliban courts.

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Taliban revises school curriculum, omitting five subjects

Additionally, life skills education, which was imparted to students in grades 1-3 to help them navigate societal interactions, eating habits,.

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Hezb-e-Islami stresses continuing operations amid Taliban crackdown on political parties

A party leadership member confirmed that the Taliban's Ministry of Justice has banned the Hezb-e Islami's activities, yet there has.

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Journalists’ federations seek immediate probe into attack on justice Afghan journalist in Pakistan

Journalists must be able to work without fear of retribution for their work, IFJ said.

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