UNAMA urges urgent action by Taliban to halt ‘torture’ and safeguard detainees’ rights
Nearly half of these violations involve acts of torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, UNAMA says.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
‘We continue to coordinate international efforts’ in Afghanistan: Qatar’s emir
“We must work diligently to secure international support and assistance for the Afghan people,” Qatar’s emir said.
Afghanistan
Girls from Afghanistan pen desperate letter to world leaders
Hundreds of girls have said they are ‘broken’ and have appealed for the world to help get the Taliban to.
Women
UN Women report highlights concerns about Afghan women’s well-being
The report shows that 80% of those surveyed stated that their ability to generate income has diminished.
Afghanistan
No plans to recognize Taliban,’ affirms US National Security Council spokesman
Kirby noted that the threat from al-Qaida has significantly diminished and is unlikely to re-emerge in Afghanistan.
Women
Activist Neda Parwani arrested in Kabul, sources confirm
The activist was arrested in Kabul’s Khairkhana area on Tuesday morning along with her two family members, sources confirmed.
Women
Female students voice frustration as school closures enter second year
Female students said that their dreams were shattered after the closure of schools two years back.
Afghanistan
Taliban reportedly working on ‘constitution’
During their previous rule over Afghanistan in the 1990s, the Taliban also operated without a constitution in place.
Afghanistan
Three Taliban members killed in Parwan attack, Freedom Front claims responsibility
The attack happened at around 1:30 am on Monday in Bagram district, north of Kabul, said the Freedom Front.
Afghanistan
Amnesty International calls for immediate reopening of girls’ secondary schools in Afghanistan
Amnesty International underscored the urgency of addressing this issue to safeguard the rights and futures of girls in Afghanistan.