Talks to resume on reopening of Torkham border
The meeting will take place on the Afghanistan side of the border.
Afghanistan, Security
Women
Women launch ‘Let’s Study’ campaign against Taliban’s education ban
The group emphasized that education is a basic right.
Human Rights
ICRC: 455 civilians killed or injured in Afghanistan in 2024 due to explosive hazards
In its latest report, the ICRC noted that Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to explosive hazards,.
Security
Explosion reported in northern Kabul
Details on possible casualties remain unclear, and Taliban have not yet commented on the incident.
Immigration
Afghan child falls to death from sixth-floor balcony in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — A four-and-a-half-year-old Afghan refugee, identified as Zia Falak, died after falling from the sixth floor of a residential.
Immigration
Iran says it arrested 14,000 migrants only in one province
Moghoofe’i said that 8,200 of those detained have been deported after undergoing legal procedures.
Human Rights
Taliban flog two in Kabul on alcohol charges
Taliban did not disclose the identities of those punished but said they had been sentenced to two years in prison.
Taliban Internal Rift
Haqqani resurfaces at mosque but his role within Taliban remains unclear
Haqqani last traveled to the United Arab Emirates on Jan. 22. The most recent official photo of him, posted on.
Media
Press freedom in Afghanistan faces severe crackdown, violations up 24%: Report
The AFJC report highlights a deepening crackdown on the media, driven by an unclear and divided Taliban media policy.
Women
Karzai reiterates call for reopening of girls schools as new school year nears
Karzai said millions of girls have been waiting for over three years to return to school.