Taliban release US detainee Dennis Coyle
The release comes amid growing pressure from US officials over the detention of American citizens in Afghanistan.
Politics
Afghanistan, Health
Tuberculosis still major health challenge in Afghanistan, WHO says
The WHO called for urgent, coordinated action to expand early diagnosis, improve access to treatment and ensure that no patients.
Security
Displaced by border clashes, families in Nangarhar struggle in makeshift camps
Many of the displaced say they are struggling to meet even their most basic needs.
Security
Clashes erupt near Zabul as Taliban-Pakistan truce ends
Sources say fighting broke out Monday night in Shimalzai district along the border with Pakistan.
Security
Pakistan conducts overnight strike on Taliban corps in northern Afghanistan
Hamad Wasil, a spokesman for the Taliban’s Al-Fath Corps in Balkh, said Taliban forces fired at the drones in northern.
Human Rights
Excluding girls from education harms Afghanistan’s future, says UK envoy
“Excluding women and girls from education harms the country’s future and holds back every Afghan community,” he wrote.
Politics, Security
Taliban-Pakistan ceasefire set to expire as tensions persist
“Our message is clear: we will not allow any group to use Afghanistan’s soil against Pakistan,” Zardari said.
Human Rights, Women
Afghanistan starts fifth school year without girls above sixth grade
They also urged the international community to increase pressure to ensure access to education for girls.
Security
Amnesty reiterates its call for probe into Pakistan strike on Kabul facility
Amnesty International said the location had long been known to host civilians and should have been treated as such.
Economy, Immigration
Returnees from Iran face rising unemployment in western Afghanistan
Ahmad Shah, a resident of Farah who said he was deported from Iran about two months ago, described repeated but.