Germany vows to hold Taliban accountable for crimes against women
The ministry highlighted Afghanistan's ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Koofi backs Germany, allies’ effort to hold Taliban accountable for women’s rights violations
Koofi emphasized that CEDAW is not the only global legal framework the Taliban has breached since taking control of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Dutch foreign minister: Taliban being held accountable for violating women’s rights
“The situation of Afghan women and girls is heartbreaking," he said.
Afghanistan
McCaul defends resolution condemning Biden for Afghanistan withdrawal
The resolution lists top officials, including President Biden, among those responsible for what McCaul termed a "disaster."
Afghanistan
Khalilzad says he ‘never’ said Taliban would honor commitments
"I have been baselessly quoted in the resolution," Khalilzad said.
Afghanistan
Taliban beheads animal, bird sculptures in Herat
This follows earlier actions by the Taliban, which included a ban on the use of mannequins in shops, requiring store.
Afghanistan, Women
Germany, three other nations threaten to refer Taliban to International Court over women’s rights violations
This legal warning comes as the Taliban has recently enacted laws that significantly curtail the rights of women and girls.
Afghanistan
Residents of Qoshtapa in Jawzjan protest against ‘forced displacement’ by Taliban
The demonstrators also protested the seizure of their lands and homes by the Taliban.
Afghanistan
Tajikistan president calls for global action to prevent humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
He called on global leaders to provide continued assistance to the Afghan people and emphasized the need for collective efforts.
Afghanistan
Taliban leader calls women’s faces a ‘source of temptation’
A number of Afghan citizens said the remarks by the Taliban leader is "an insult" to women.