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
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.
Afghanistan
Russia sends fifth humanitarian aid shipment to Afghanistan
The aid delivery was carried out on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the report stated.
Afghanistan
HRW warns Taliban ban on medical education for women will deepen healthcare crisis
The Taliban’s ban compounds an existing crisis created by previous restrictions, HRW said.
Afghanistan
Amnesty International condemns Taliban’s ban on medical education for women as ‘systematic attack’
Amnesty described the directive from the Taliban's leadership as “preposterous”.
Afghanistan
Taliban ban on medical education for women deepens health crisis, say students
The prohibition is being described by many as a devastating blow to the rights and futures of Afghan women.
Afghanistan
12th session of Herat Security Dialogue to convene in Madrid
This year’s dialogue, themed “Afghanistan: Reviving Hope; Synergetic Efforts.”
Afghanistan
UN highlights role of people with disabilities in Afghanistan’s development
According to UNAMA, an estimated 1.5 million people in Afghanistan live with severe disabilities.
Afghanistan
Activists condemn Taliban’s ban on women in medical institutes as ‘horrific crime’
“All Afghan women and girls are looking to the ICC,” Koofi said.