Security Council split over references to Taliban ahead of UNAMA vote
The dispute centers on the term “de facto authorities,” a formulation regularly used in UN reports on Afghanistan after Taliban.
Politics
Politics
Over 80 rights groups urge EU to reject Taliban visit to Brussels
Rights groups warn that engagement with Taliban could legitimize a government accused of widespread human rights abuses.
Immigration, Politics
Neumann: EU must not invite Taliban to talks in Brussels
Neumann argued that engagement with the Taliban cannot be viewed as a merely technical process.
Politics
Pakistan’s defense minister says trusting Taliban assurances is ‘dangerous’
Khawaja Asif says Islamabad remains skeptical of Taliban commitments to curb militant groups operating from Afghanistan’s territory.
Human Rights
UN committee condemns Taliban decree on child marriage
The committee says the decree that permits marriage after puberty violates international human rights law.
Immigration
Ex-Afghan MP Katawazai remains in US custody, DHS confirms
The DHS says Katawazai was deemed removable under US immigration law and remains in custody pending further proceedings.
Politics
UNSC to hold two meetings on Afghanistan as UNAMA renewal looms
The council is expected to review Afghanistan's political and humanitarian situation before deciding on UN mission's mandate.
Politics
Russian envoy says military agreement with Taliban opens way for future contracts
Kabulov said the accord provides a legal basis for broader military-technical cooperation.
Politics, South Asia
EU’s Kallas calls for talks, not airstrikes, in Pakistan-Taliban dispute
Speaking in Islamabad, the EU’s top diplomat warned that recent fighting between Pakistan and Taliban has had serious humanitarian consequences.
Politics
Pakistani opposition leader says Pashtuns should obtain Afghan IDs
Mahmood Khan Achakzai's remarks sparked criticism from Afghan political figures, who said citizenship and national identity are matters of law,.