Five years after the Doha agreement, is it still relevant?
For the first time, the Taliban publicly declared last Friday that the agreement—which paved the way for the U.S. withdrawal.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Women
UN report warns of worsening human rights crisis in Afghanistan
According to Richard Bennett, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, the Taliban’s gender-based oppression has become more systematic and institutionalized.
Afghanistan
Millions in Afghanistan face hunger as Ramadan begins: UN agency
According to OCHA, 14.8 million Afghans are facing food insecurity, including 3.1 million in emergency conditions classified as IPC Phase.
Afghanistan, Amu Region
Uzbekistan denies reports of lower electricity rates for Afghanistan
The clarification comes after Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s acting deputy chief minister, claimed last week that Uzbekistan had agreed.
Afghanistan, Business
Iran shuts down eight businesses for employing Afghan migrants
Behjati stated that inspections would continue regularly to ensure that Afghan migrants are neither employed nor renting commercial spaces.
Afghanistan
Iranian police urge citizens to report Afghan migrants
The notice warns that employing, renting homes to, or otherwise assisting Afghan migrants is illegal.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly flog more than 70 people in 11 days
Human rights activists and Afghan citizens have condemned the floggings as cruel and inhumane.
Afghanistan, Business
Rising prices, unemployment cast shadow over Ramadan in Kabul
This year, Ramadan comes under the shadow of deepening poverty.
Afghanistan, Business
Torkham border closure strands travelers, stalls trade
Among those affected are patients returning from Pakistan after medical treatment.
Afghanistan
Young man shot and killed in Kunduz: Sources
The victim, identified as Bakhtiar, worked at Kunduz Regional Hospital.