UNAMA calls on Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education
The ban is the latest in a series of measures by the Taliban that have systematically rolled back women’s rights.
Afghanistan, Health, Women
Afghanistan
Taliban raid Arezo TV station in Kabul, arrest four employees: Source
The reason for the raid remains unclear, and the Taliban have not commented on the incident.
Sports, Women
Cricket star Rashid Khan calls for reversal of Taliban ban on women’s medical education
Khan criticized the Taliban’s decision as profoundly harmful, not only to the future of Afghan women but also to the.
Afghanistan
Salem Izadyar Square in Kabul restored to its original name
The commission also reaffirmed the name "Qala-e-Wazir Intersection" in another part of the city.
Afghanistan
Senior Pakistani Taliban commander killed in Kunar province: Reports
Bajauri, a key figure in the TTP and a member of its military commission, was reportedly ambushed by unidentified gunmen.
Afghanistan
EU calls for reversal of Taliban’s ‘unjustifiable’ ban on medical education for women
“This decision represents yet another unjustifiable attack on women’s access to education in Afghanistan,” the EU said.
Afghanistan
Karzai seeks immediate reversal of Taliban ban on medical education for women
Karzai emphasized the critical need for educated professionals to address Afghanistan’s challenges.
Afghanistan
Iran to transfer 500 Afghan prisoners in initial phase, Justice Ministry says
The prisoner transfer process is based on a 2006 agreement between Iran and Afghanistan, according to Jalalian.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly flog seven people in Khost, Faryab provinces
The court also imposed prison terms ranging from one to two years for the accused.
Afghanistan
UN rights chief urges immediate reversal of Taliban’s ‘discriminatory policies’ against women, girls
“The oppression of half the population based on gender is egregious and unprecedented,” Türk said.