Medical faculty added to Ghazni University amid education restrictions
The announcement comes against the backdrop of Taliban restrictions on female education.
Afghanistan
Security
FBI chief says Kabul airport bombing suspect captured in one week
Patel detailed the scope of the mission and emphasized the FBI’s recent record in apprehending high-priority fugitives.
Human Rights
Education group says 2.2 million Afghan girls remain out of school
“Every girl — without exception — deserves education," the organization said.
Afghanistan
Taliban’s PVPV enforcers patrol Farah at night, detain residents: Sources
“They don’t care if you’ve already prayed or not,” one resident said.
Human Rights
Women launch ‘Let’s Study’ campaign as new school year begins without girls
The campaign urges the international community to reassess what they call “deceptive policies” toward the Taliban.
Afghanistan
Taliban leader says release of Americans tied to Guantanamo prisoner swap
The remarks, reportedly delivered during a gathering in Kandahar, suggest the Taliban are seeking a prisoner exchange as part of.
Afghanistan, Economy
Afghanistan: Teachers struggle as salaries go unpaid for two months
Teachers in several provinces say they rely entirely on their monthly wages, and that the prolonged delay has left them.
Human Rights, Women
EU says education for all is key to Afghanistan’s resilience
“The EU supports their rights to education,” the delegation wrote.
Human Rights
Taliban flog two in Ghazni over morality charges
According to a statement from the Taliban supreme court, the two individuals were each sentenced to five years in prison.
Human Rights, Women
UK’s envoy calls ban on Afghan girls’ education a tragedy
“This is a tragedy for them and their country,” he said. “Education is a right, not a privilege.”