U.N. Security Council to review Afghanistan situation
UNAMA chief will provide an update at the session on the current state of affairs in the country.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Taliban dismisses UN report as ‘attempt to sway public opinion’ ahead of Doha meeting
Bennett’s report that states that the "systematic oppression of women and girls by the Taliban" could amount to "crimes against.
Women
Afghan, Iranian women launch campaign on recognition of ‘gender apartheid’
They are also calling on nations to classify gender apartheid as a crime against humanity.
Afghanistan
Pakistan, India urge Taliban to restore women’s rights
Omar Khalid, Pakistan’s representative, spoke at the 56th session of the Human Rights Council on Afghanistan, urging the Taliban to.
Afghanistan
Efforts to hold Taliban accountable have been weak, Amnesty International says
"We call on the U.N. Human Rights Council to establish such a body at its next session through a resolution.
Afghanistan
People ‘frustrated’ by Taliban’s restrictions during Eid
They have reported that the Taliban has prohibited visits to parks and other recreational areas, significantly impacting their holiday celebrations.
Women
Human rights concerns largely absent from Doha meeting on Afghanistan, activists say
The Afghan Women's Association has echoed these concerns, declaring that the Doha meeting lacks legitimacy without the full representation of.
Afghanistan
Taliban leadership faces internal rift, ex-interior minister says
In a rare speech at Kandahar’s main mosque, Akhundzada acknowledged the internal disagreements and expressed a willingness to step aside.
Women
UN’s Bennett stresses inclusion of civil society members in Doha meeting
Bennett called for the inclusion of Afghan civil society members, including women, in the Doha meeting, stressing that women’s rights.
Afghanistan
Psaki to testify before US House Foreign Affairs Committee
The Biden administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal has faced strong criticism from Republicans and other American politicians.