Report: 95% of Afghan women distrust Taliban justice system
According to the report, 95% of respondents said they do not pursue legal claims due to lack of trust.
Human Rights, Women
Afghanistan
Gold mine collapse in Badakhshan kills five, injures eight
The ministry said the wounded were taken to hospital for treatment and that some workers trapped under the rubble were.
Politics
Informal talks held in Istanbul to ease Taliban-Pakistan tensions
The Afghanistan side included former diplomat Atif Mashal, former MP Obaidullah Bahir, Jafar Mahdawi and Ghuncha Gul.
Security
Border clashes leave 136,000 cut off for weeks in eastern Afghanistan, ICRC says
About 136,000 people in eastern Afghanistan were left without access to food, health care and other basic services for weeks.
Media
Bennett urges Taliban to release detained journalists ahead of press freedom day
Bennett called on Taliban to allow journalists to work without fear of arrest, harassment or retaliation.
Politics
OIC envoy says Afghanistan in ‘critical phase,’ urges coordinated global action
Afghanistan remains at a “critical juncture” and requires urgent, coordinated international action to address humanitarian and economic challenges, Tariq Ali.
Human Rights, Politics
UK envoy says Afghanistan cannot prosper without women’s rights
The envoy urged de-escalation in tensions with Pakistan and a return to dialogue, saying there is no sustainable military solution.
Security
Sources: Man found dead under unclear circumstances in eastern Afghanistan
The family said Taliban warned them against speaking publicly about the case or pursuing further investigation.
Security, US
Afghan man convicted of aiding IS-K in Kabul airport bombing case
Sharifullah was tried in federal court in Virginia, where jurors deliberated for about eight hours over two days before returning.
Media
Afghanistan ranks 175th in press freedom index
Indicators show deep restrictions despite slight score increase, according to Reporters Without Borders.