Repression deepens two years into Taliban rule, rights watchdog reports
Harsh restrictions on women’s rights has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan due to thousands losing their jobs
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
McCaul reiterates call for transparency on aid in wake of SIGAR report
House Foreign Affairs chairman says ‘it is despicable’ that US taxpayer money is lining ‘pockets of a terrorist group like.
Women
Bamiyan beauty salon owners beaten and detained by Taliban
The Taliban allegedly assaulted a female shopper and former salon owners at a market after finding makeup in the shopper’s.
Afghanistan
Panjshir residents detained by Taliban allegedly tortured and bribed
Residents say they are becoming increasingly concerned about the random capture of civilians apparently from the safety of their homes
Afghanistan
Taliban rejects Pakistan’s accusations, says 18 Pakistani fighters killed last year
The Taliban claims there is evidence that these militants, with links to Daesh, were involved in explosions in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Local journalist arrested by Taliban in Ghazni, sources report
As of now, the Taliban has refrained from issuing any official statement regarding the apprehension of Wahdat Abdali.
Afghanistan
SIGAR reveals Central Bank’s lack of independence, money laundering concerns under Taliban rule
The assessment revealed that DAB exhibited "insufficient independence from the Taliban regime".
Afghanistan
Iran marks 25th anniversary of diplomats’ deaths, blames Taliban
For the first time, Tehran has accused the Taliban of killing the diplomats in Mazar-e-Sharif, after pointing fingers at Pakistan.
Women
Amid school closures, female students in Bamiyan turn to tailoring business
Among the trainees are former workers from beauty salons, who lost their livelihoods after their businesses were shuttered.
Afghanistan
IRC reports of ‘skyrocketing’ humanitarian needs post-Taliban takeover
The IRC warns that cuts to aid for Afghanistan have contributed towards a 60% increase in the number of people.