Family urges release of Mahmood Shah Habibi after Coyle freed
Global Reach said it has been assisting the Habibi family since shortly after his disappearance.
Politics
Politics
Taliban link Coyle’s release to family appeal, talks
The Taliban have said Coyle was detained for violating “Afghanistan’s laws”, though they have not specified the charges.
Politics
Taliban release US detainee Dennis Coyle
The release comes amid growing pressure from US officials over the detention of American citizens in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan, Health
Tuberculosis still major health challenge in Afghanistan, WHO says
The WHO called for urgent, coordinated action to expand early diagnosis, improve access to treatment and ensure that no patients.
Security
Displaced by border clashes, families in Nangarhar struggle in makeshift camps
Many of the displaced say they are struggling to meet even their most basic needs.
Security
Clashes erupt near Zabul as Taliban-Pakistan truce ends
Sources say fighting broke out Monday night in Shimalzai district along the border with Pakistan.
Security
Pakistan conducts overnight strike on Taliban corps in northern Afghanistan
Hamad Wasil, a spokesman for the Taliban’s Al-Fath Corps in Balkh, said Taliban forces fired at the drones in northern.
Human Rights
Excluding girls from education harms Afghanistan’s future, says UK envoy
“Excluding women and girls from education harms the country’s future and holds back every Afghan community,” he wrote.
Politics, Security
Taliban-Pakistan ceasefire set to expire as tensions persist
“Our message is clear: we will not allow any group to use Afghanistan’s soil against Pakistan,” Zardari said.
Human Rights, Women
Afghanistan starts fifth school year without girls above sixth grade
They also urged the international community to increase pressure to ensure access to education for girls.