Only 17% of Afghan women returnees earn income, UN report finds
UN Women says returning women face collapsing job prospects, unused skills and deepening economic strain.
Immigration, Women
Human Rights, Security
Victims of Herat attack buried as mourners protest under restrictions
Funerals held amid Taliban limits on public ceremony, as anger grows over deadly shooting.
Human Rights, Security
Protests in Herat after deadly attack curtailed by Taliban, sources say
Residents carry victims’ bodies and demand justice, but Taliban limit demonstrations during funerals.
Security
Three killed in mosque shooting in northern Afghanistan
Taliban attribute the attack in Baghlan province to a family dispute; two suspects detained.
Amu Region, Security
Regional security bloc discusses Afghanistan border security with Kazakhstan
Talks focused on strengthening frontier defenses and regional coordination, according to a statement.
Immigration
Afghanistan: Man reunites with family after four decades
Abdullah returned to the country this week and was reunited with family members with the help of relatives.
Human Rights, Politics
Ex-diplomats warn of targeted violence after Herat attack
Group calls assault on Shiite civilians a serious threat to religious minorities and urges independent investigation.
Politics
UN updates sanctions listings for senior Taliban members
Revisions to four leaders’ profiles underscore continued international restrictions as monitoring regime is extended.
Health, Politics
Taliban appoint new health official after Amu exposé on corruption
Leadership change in the Taliban-run ministry follows a report by Amu TV on corruption cases and detentions at the ministry.
Health, Politics
Taliban dismiss health official after Amu report on corruption case
Removal follows a report by Amu TV about irregularities in measles vaccination campaign and questions over a controversial reappointment.