Karzai urges Taliban to lift restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment
Karzai emphasized that the path to national progress depends on full access to education and work for all citizens.
Human Rights
Afghanistan
In Uruzgan, Eid cheer is dimmed by deepening poverty
Despite the outward signs of celebration many families say they cannot afford even the most basic Eid necessities.
Immigration
For Afghan families expelled from Pakistan, Eid arrives with little to celebrate
Once a time of celebration and joy for Afghan families, especially children, this year’s Eid is marked by deprivation.
Politics
Hibatullah warns Taliban rule could collapse if disobeyed, raises specter of civil war
“Support your imam. This is a religious duty,” Hibatullah said.
Politics
Baradar calls for international community to engage with Taliban
Baradar claimed that the Taliban had proven over the past three years that Afghanistan is “completely secure”.
Women
American citizen freed by Taliban urges Trump to help women still jailed in Afghanistan
“All women in Taliban jails want Trump to come in and save them," Hall said.
Afghanistan
Sources: Taliban cut mobile networks in Kabul, several provinces
Residents told Amu that mobile services were suspended around 6 a.m. local time.
Afghanistan
Taliban order clerics to promote leader’s Eid message during prayers
In a statement issued Saturday, the ministry directed clerics to not only discuss traditional Eid themes, but also highlight what.
Politics
American Faye Hall released by Taliban, Khalilzad says
Hall is the third U.S. citizen to be released by the Taliban since President Donald Trump returned to office in.
Immigration
Two Afghan workers die after falling into well at construction site in Tehran
The incident occurred at a nearly completed building where a deep well had been excavated in the courtyard.