US, UK and EU among countries seeking end to Taliban ban on women aid workers
The foreign ministries said that this would also affect the humanitarian assistance provided by international organizations, as international organizations utilize.
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Women’s participation in aid delivery must continue in Afghanistan: UN committee
The UN committee said that women employees have access to populations that their male colleagues cannot reach and are critical.
Afghanistan
Taliban official arrested on corruption charges in Kandahar
Sources say the official has been accused of ‘financial corruption’, has been removed from his post and is being held.
Afghanistan
Taliban district governor accused of ‘murdering’ two women in Samangan
Residents say the district governor of Roi Do Ab accused one woman of ‘defaming the mujahideen’ before allegedly ordering his.
Afghanistan
Karzai says a ‘grand dialogue’ needs to happen to save Afghanistan
The former president said while he was ‘cautiously’ optimistic about a grand dialogue, it would be premature of him to.
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Top Kankor female student appeals to Taliban to lift education ban
Elham Nabizada, the top-scoring student in this year’s university entrance exam, calls on the Taliban to reverse their decision and.
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UNSC calls for end to Taliban’s ban on women’s jobs, education
The UN Security Council says ban on women from working in NGOs will have a significant impact on humanitarian operations.
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‘Unfathomable restrictions’ risk destabilizing Afghanistan, warns UN rights chief
Volker Türk voiced concern that such restrictions on Afghan women will likely increase their vulnerability to gender-based and domestic violence.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Former Jihadi leader forms new anti-Taliban council
Ismail Khan launched the new resistance council in Iran and has called for former security forces, politicians and influential figures.
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Afghanistan: Six people lashed in public in Laghman
Another seven are expected to face the same “punishment” on Wednesday in the province, while the Taliban urge locals to.