New decree gives Taliban leader final say over opponents’ assets
The law requires the approval of Taliban leader before assets belonging to individuals deemed opponents of their rule can be.
Politics
Afghanistan
At least 17 people drowned in Panjshir River over past year
Most of the victims were domestic tourists who entered the river during the summer season, Taliban officials said.
Women
Everest climber launches campaign for girls’ education in Afghanistan
Zakia Ahmad called for support for Afghan women and girls as activists renewed criticism of Taliban education policies.
Human Rights
Taliban cleric says girls’ education is forbidden
A senior Taliban religious official says women and girls should study only limited religious subjects, dismissing science and technology as.
Afghanistan
WHO urges action against tobacco use in Afghanistan
Marking World No Tobacco Day, the WHO warned that tobacco and nicotine companies use flavors and additives to make their.
Human Rights
Ex-soldier detained by Taliban in Badakhshan
The arrest comes amid UN reports about arbitrary detentions of former security personnel despite Taliban assurances of amnesty.
Human Rights
UN documents 21 cases of sexual violence by Taliban against women, girls
The report says Taliban officials and security personnel were implicated in rape, gang rape, forced marriage and other abuses in.
Immigration
Netherlands to grant asylum to most Afghan women, girls
The Dutch government said worsening conditions under Taliban rule mean Afghan women and girls will qualify for protection in the.
Politics, South Asia
Pakistan raises Afghanistan-based militancy in talks with Rubio
Islamabad said its foreign minister discussed terrorism, security cooperation and regional stability with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during.
Afghanistan
Truck carrying returnees crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 18
The victims, including 10 children and five women, were among migrants recently returned from Pakistan, officials said.