IBA grants membership to Afghanistan Independent Bar Association in Exile
The decision was unanimously approved during the IBA's mid-year council meeting on May 25 in Bucharest, Romania.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Climate change threatens Taliban’s poppy eradication efforts, Washington Post reports
Despite the harsh climate, poppy fields in these regions have historically flourished, glowing white in the sun, the report says.
Women
Amnesty International warns credibility of Doha meeting at risk without human rights focus
Callamard emphasized the importance of including Afghan women human rights defenders and other stakeholders from Afghan civil society.
Afghanistan
Faiq criticizes exclusion of human rights, political process in Doha meeting
Roza Otunbayeva, the U.N. Secretary-General’s special envoy for Afghanistan, presented her report on the situation in Afghanistan to the U.N..
Afghanistan
UN envoy warns of severe impact of Taliban restrictions on Afghan women, girls
She also highlighted the plight of Afghan female servants facing drastic salary cuts, which raises concerns about their ability to.
Afghanistan
Russian, Pakistani envoys raise concerns over terrorist activities in Afghanistan
He argued that the impunity some terrorist groups enjoy in Afghanistan poses dire threats to neighboring countries and the international.
Women
U.S. stresses inclusion of Afghan women, civil society in Doha meeting
Wood urged participants to stand with the people of Afghanistan, especially women, girls, and members of marginalized communities.
Afghanistan
Women excluded from key UN meeting on Afghanistan, HRW says
The organization described the reports on the matter as “shocking.”
Afghanistan
UNAMA chief intensifies diplomatic efforts ahead of Doha meeting
Otunbayeva met with the Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates and the Permanent Representative of China to the United.
Afghanistan
UN report highlights persistent rift among Taliban authorities
Afghanistan's economy faces deflationary pressure due to declining import prices and low demand, according to the report.