Exclusive: New witness account sheds light on deadly Herat shooting
Survivor describes how gunmen separated civilians and opened fire near a shrine, as questions persist over motive and perpetrators.
Human Rights, Security
Security
Local elders reopen key border route with Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan
Agreement reached without Taliban participation restores access after weeks of disruption.
Human Rights, Women
Activists urge Melania Trump to use influence to support Afghan women
In an open letter, 100 advocates call on the US first lady to spotlight the plight of women and girls.
Human Rights
Taliban detain at least 20 students at Herat University: Sources
Arrests reportedly linked to enforcement of dress and grooming regulations.
Politics
Exclusive: Taliban reappoint Health Ministry official previously detained on corruption allegations
Sources describe a pattern of arrests, releases and reassignments that is raising fresh concerns about oversight.
Immigration, Women
Only 17% of Afghan women returnees earn income, UN report finds
UN Women says returning women face collapsing job prospects, unused skills and deepening economic strain.
Human Rights, Security
Victims of Herat attack buried as mourners protest under restrictions
Funerals held amid Taliban limits on public ceremony, as anger grows over deadly shooting.
Human Rights, Security
Protests in Herat after deadly attack curtailed by Taliban, sources say
Residents carry victims’ bodies and demand justice, but Taliban limit demonstrations during funerals.
Security
Three killed in mosque shooting in northern Afghanistan
Taliban attribute the attack in Baghlan province to a family dispute; two suspects detained.
Amu Region, Security
Regional security bloc discusses Afghanistan border security with Kazakhstan
Talks focused on strengthening frontier defenses and regional coordination, according to a statement.