Karzai warns ban on girls’ education is weakening Afghanistan
The former president called for reopening schools and workplaces to women as a new academic year begins.
Human Rights, Women
Politics
Afghan political, civil figures meet in London for talks on unity, trust
At a two-day gathering organized by Women for Afghanistan, participants called for greater coordination among Afghan groups and outlined broad.
Security
UN experts call for new ceasefire between Taliban, Pakistan
Hundreds of civilians have been killed or injured and more than 100,000 displaced since fighting escalated in late February, the.
Women
In Kabul, some women turn to begging amid Taliban restrictions
Women who once worked say bans on employment have left them facing poverty, harassment and violence.
Politics
Germany rejects Taliban’s pick for Afghanistan’s embassy in Berlin
Berlin said it had not been notified of any staffing changes after reports the Taliban replaced the current envoy without.
Afghanistan
Roof collapse in southern Afghanistan kills three after heavy rains
Taliban authorities said most of the injured were women and children after a house collapsed in Helmand.
Security
Taliban say civilian killed in Pakistani shelling in Kunar
The claim, which Pakistan has not confirmed, comes amid escalating cross-border clashes now in their fourth week.
Politics
US seeks release of other Americans held by Taliban as Coyle freed
Rubio said Coyle is on his way home after more than a year in captivity, calling his release a positive.
Politics
Family urges release of Mahmood Shah Habibi after Coyle freed
Global Reach said it has been assisting the Habibi family since shortly after his disappearance.
Politics
Taliban link Coyle’s release to family appeal, talks
The Taliban have said Coyle was detained for violating “Afghanistan’s laws”, though they have not specified the charges.