Afghanistan: Women assert rights to education, dress amid Taliban actions
The UN noted that several women and girls were detained in Kabul's Dasht-e-Barchi, Taimani, and Khairkhana areas for hijab violations.
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UN advances selection of special envoy for Afghanistan amid Taliban resistance
A source revealed that names from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Japan, and Norway are being considered
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High dowries, lavish weddings prompt migration in Afghanistan’s Khost province
Local youths report dowry demands reaching two million Afghanis (over $26,000), a daunting amount for those with limited job opportunities.
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China views Taliban ambassador acceptance as standard diplomatic practice
This statement follows the Taliban's announcement that China's president has accepted the credentials of their ambassador, Bilal Karimi.
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SIGAR reports UN transferred over $2.9 billion to Afghanistan
Of this U.S. funding, over $1.7 billion, sourced from the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),.
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Chinese President accepts credentials from Taliban envoy
The spokesperson stated that Karimi presented his credentials to the Chinese president in December 2023.
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Will not cooperate with potential UN special envoy: Taliban spokesman
Mujahid argued that such a representative is unnecessary for Afghanistan, claiming it is meant for countries “in crisis and at.
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Taliban’s acting defense minister meets envoys post-Kabul meeting
Yaqub Mujahid, the Taliban's acting defense minister, met with representatives from Iran, China, and Pakistan following the Kabul "regional" meeting.
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Afghanistan drops in Corruption Perceptions Index
Comparatively, Iran's rank dropped to 149th with a decrease in points from the previous year.
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India highlights role in Afghanistan outreach at Taliban-organized meeting
Rambabu Chellappa, head of India's technical team in Kabul, represented the country at the conference.