UN report: Taliban target former security officials despite amnesty pledge
Between November 2024 and January 2025, the report recorded one extrajudicial killing of a former security official, thirty-seven arbitrary arrests.
Human Rights
Security
UN reports 42 security incidents targeting staff in Afghanistan
The U.N. report detailed multiple threats to staff, including two abductions of family members of U.N. personnel.
Security
UN report: At least 81 civilians killed in Afghanistan in three months
A January 7 attack in Baghlan-e Jadid District, which killed a senior cleric at a grand mosque.
Afghanistan
Taliban say 30,000 Afghans to perform Hajj in coming year
Taliban minister said flights for pilgrims will begin next month.
Afghanistan
Taliban minister calls for migration policy with Iran, Pakistan
KABUL, Afghanistan—Abdul Kabir, the Taliban’s minister for refugees, has urged Iran and Pakistan to implement a “structured system” for managing.
Security
Taliban freed ISIS suspect later arrested by Pakistan, Green Trend says
“The Taliban released him after regaining power,” the movement said.
Security
Sources: Five wounded in Torkham clashes over past 24 hours
Sources also reported that over the past three days of fighting in the area, three Taliban fighters have been killed.
Afghanistan
Advocacy group warns of possible US travel ban on Afghan migrants
AfghanEvac said it does not yet have full details on the potential restrictions.
Human Rights
Amnesty calls for immediate release of activist Wazir Khan
In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the rights organization said Khan was detained more than a week ago.
Security
Taliban claim Abbey Gate suspect’s arrest exposes ISIS safe havens in Pakistan
His remarks followed former U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to Congress on Tuesday that Pakistan had arrested and transferred.