Swedish committee urges Taliban to prioritize public services, respect women’s rights
The committee warned that restrictions on women’s education and participation in society constitute a violation of their most fundamental rights.
Women
Afghanistan
Khost residents build bridge with personal funds
The project, led by residents of Musa Khel and Qalandar districts, cost approximately two million Afghanis
Afghanistan
Young man dies by suicide in Uruzgan
The incident took place on Monday in Tarinkot, the provincial capital of Uruzgan.
Afghanistan
Taliban dismiss 52 employees from their police command in Baghlan: Sources
The dismissals, carried out by the Taliban-run Ministry of Interior, affected personnel from various departments.
Afghanistan
Taliban morality enforcers granted sweeping powers under new law: Sources
Implemented last year, the law codifies a wide range of restrictions, particularly affecting women and media.
Afghanistan
Taliban void property documents belonging to two former MPs
The properties in question were linked to a real estate development known as “Haji Qadeer Township.”
Afghanistan
Taliban return 18 horses belonging to ex-VP Dostum to his brother
The handover followed two separate directives from the Taliban chief minister's office.
Afghanistan
Afghans face Eid under shadow of economic hardship
Across the country’s major cities, markets that once bustled with shoppers now bear signs of stagnation. S
Human Rights
Bennett urges end to public floggings, warns against forced returns to Afghanistan
“These gross punishments that violate international law have increased massively," Bennett said.
Immigration
UN agency: Afghan returnees face barriers to education, health services
The UN agency says that only 14 percent of returnee households in Afghanistan have access to education services.