Afghanistan

UNSC committee allows Taliban’s foreign minister to travel to Pakistan

Muttaqi has long been subjected to a travel ban, asset freeze and arms embargo under Security Council sanctions.

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Afghanistan

Taliban hands out university entrance exam forms to female students

Some critics say this is an attempt to attract the attention of special envoys attending the UN meeting in Doha.

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Afghanistan

Guterres convenes meeting in Doha to discuss key issues in Afghanistan

UN says the aim of the meeting is to reinvigorate international engagement around key issues, such as human rights, in.

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Women

Women protesters in Islamabad warn against any attempt to recognize Taliban

The women from Afghanistan said human rights groups, including the United Nations, have taken an ‘indifferent stance’ towards the Taliban’s.

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Afghanistan

At least two dozen special envoys expected at Doha meeting on Afghanistan

Guterres to give update on UN’s review of its critical relief operation in Afghanistan, ordered after Taliban rolled out ban.

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Afghanistan

Students criticize Taliban policies on women, girls’ education

Students said they have the right to education and they have been tired of facing an unclear fate.

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Afghanistan

Takhar residents face clean water crisis

Excessive, unchecked use of underground water has led to a severe shortage of drinking water for residents living in the.

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Afghanistan

Women protesters seek UN, international community’s ‘tough stance’ against Taliban

Protesters in Kabul say the Taliban is holding women’s rights ‘hostage’ in a play to gain legitimacy by the UN.

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Afghanistan

Canada calls for women to be included in UN talks on Afghanistan

Top Canadian envoy says ahead of UN meeting that women ‘must be equal partners in decision-making’ process on Afghanistan

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Afghanistan

Iranian delegation to visit Kabul over water rights dispute

Iran’s minister of environment will visit Afghanistan as part of ‘negotiations’ with the Taliban over their failure to comply with.

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