As schools remain closed, more Afghan girls turn to religious schools
Teachers and students in Kabul say enrollment at religious schools has increased as girls seek ways to continue learning.
Women
Politics
UN chief appoints Rabab Fatima to lead UN mission in Afghanistan
The Bangladeshi diplomat succeeds Roza Otunbayeva as the United Nations' top representative in Afghanistan.
Politics
Neumann: There is no such thing as technical engagement with Taliban
Neumann said allowing Taliban-appointed diplomats to take over Afghan consular services in Europe would go far beyond facilitating deportations.
Women
Survey: 75% of aid groups accept Taliban conditions to keep operating
According to the survey, 46 percent reported that women could no longer report to offices in some provinces.
Politics
Iran says ties with Taliban will continue regardless of recognition
The comments come as Iran maintains close diplomatic and economic ties with the Taliban while stopping short of officially recognizing.
Women
Afghan girls say online classes cannot replace schools
Girls in Afghanistan have been barred from attending school beyond the sixth grade for nearly five years.
Women
Taliban reject OIC criticism of restrictions on women
Taliban said women's rights in Afghanistan are protected under “Islamic law” as OIC raised the issue at Islamabad summit.
Politics
Taliban ministers step up visits to India as ties with Pakistan fray
The latest visit came last week, when Ataullah Omari, the Taliban's acting minister of agriculture, traveled to New Delhi.
Immigration
Black market drives up cost of Iranian visas in western Afghanistan
The surge in prices has left many Afghans, particularly laborers seeking work in Iran, unable to afford legal travel.
Women
OIC calls for greater women’s empowerment as conference ends in Pakistan
At a two-day meeting in Islamabad, the Islamic bloc reaffirmed that women's participation is essential to sustainable development.