Afghan women ‘will not be silenced,’ UN envoy says as exiled cricket team takes the field
“Afghan women belong in sports—at home and worldwide,” Bennett said.
Sports, Women
Afghanistan, Women
Aid chief urges Western diplomats to visit Kandahar, advocate for women’s rights
Kandahar is regarded as the Taliban’s power hub as it hosts their reclusive leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Afghanistan
US senator introduces bill to block Taliban from receiving US aid
The bill would prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. for aid to Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Taliban officials exploit travel loopholes, expert says
WASHINGTON — Taliban leaders continue to travel internationally despite targeted sanctions, with many receiving exemptions or facing no restrictions at.
Afghanistan
Nearly 40% of households in Afghanistan face water shortages, UN agency says
According to OCHA, 23 percent of Afghan households rely on unimproved water sources, while 28 percent lack proper sanitation facilities.
Afghanistan
Traffic accident in Laghman kills one, injures three
The injured were taken to the provincial hospital in Mehtarlam.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly flog two in Kapisa
The Taliban’s Supreme Court said the two were sentenced to six months in prison.
Afghanistan, World
Democrats urge Rubio to help restore refugee program he once backed
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intervene in restoring a refugee resettlement program.
Afghanistan
Taliban’s arrest of three clerics sparks outcry over repression of dissent
Clerics and legal experts say the detentions reflect the Taliban’s increasing intolerance of opposing voices.
Afghanistan
Taliban spokesman says public employees will be paid this month
Mujahid said at least 1.04 million people are employed by public institutions.