UN grants travel exemption for Taliban foreign minister’s Oman visit
The Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Muttaqi would discuss political and economic relations with Omani officials.
Politics
Women
Activists in US condemn ‘world’s silence’ on Taliban’s repression
"Those who resist and protest face imprisonment, torture, and execution," said the activists.
Afghanistan
Afghan, Pakistani tribal leaders to meet on reopening Torkham border
According to the sources, 41 representatives from Afghanistan will participate in the talks.
Afghanistan
UN-backed fund: 300,000 Afghan girls lose access to school each year
It described the Taliban’s rule as a “dysfunctional regime”.
Politics
Taliban foreign minister visits Oman amid growing diplomatic push
In recent weeks, several senior Taliban officials have undertaken international trips.
Women
Tony Blair: ‘Afghan women’s struggle is a fight for all of us’
"Your courage against oppression inspires the world," Blair said.
Afghanistan
Pakistan gives Afghan migrants 24-day deadline to leave
The directive applies to holders of the Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) and all undocumented Afghan nationals.
Afghanistan
US may add Afghanistan to new travel ban: Report
A US official has said that Afghanistan could be among the countries affected.
Women, Women's Day
Eiffel Tower lights up in support of Afghan women
PARIS— The Eiffel Tower displayed a message of solidarity with Afghan women on Saturday, March 8, as thousands marched through.
Afghanistan
UN envoy to brief Security Council on Afghanistan
The UNAMA statement said Otunbayeva’s address will take place at 11:30 p.m. Kabul time.