Afghanistan

Taliban asks OIC to be ‘patient’ regarding girls’ education

A visiting delegation of religious scholars from the OIC repeatedly raised the issue of girls’ education with the Taliban

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Afghanistan

Taliban officials adamant their administration is ‘inclusive’

Takhar residents raised concerns about the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education and many urged the ministry to organize scientific conferences.

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Women

Girls share ‘painful’ ordeal of not taking university entrance exam

The Taliban this week announced the results of the annual university entrance exam, which was for male students only

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Afghanistan

WFP’s reduction in rations heightens peril for vulnerable people in Afghanistan

This reduction in rations comes at a time when concerns are mounting over diminishing aid for Afghanistan.

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Women

Activists’ hunger strike in Germany against Taliban restrictions enters fourth day

Organizer of the hunger strike said that the United Nations should acknowledge the presence of "gender apartheid” in Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan

Over 60 rights groups call on UNSC to deal with Afghanistan’s ‘rights crisis’

By taking meaningful steps, the Security Council will ‘act consistently with its approach to such situations and ensure accountability’

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Afghanistan

Book claims Biden ‘exploded’ as Afghanistan collapsed to the Taliban

Foer’s new book ‘The Last Politician’ details Biden’s first two years in power, including the time around the Taliban takeover

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Afghanistan

Taliban official claims anyone violating general amnesty will be prosecuted

Abdul Salam Hanafi said any act of revenge is considered a crime by the Taliban and perpetrators will be prosecuted

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Afghanistan

Activists seek probe into British religious scholars’ visit to Afghanistan

The activists have accused the scholars, primarily of Pakistani and Arab origin, of attempting to downplay ongoing human rights abuses.

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Afghanistan

University entrance exam results announced

Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education on Monday announced the results of this year's all-male university entrance examination.

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