China’s envoy urges dialogue to ease Taliban-Pakistan tensions
Yue Xiaoyong emphasized the need to prevent tensions from escalating in order to preserve regional stability.
Politics
Women
Karzai urges Taliban to reopen schools and universities to girls
Karzai said achieving long-term development requires the participation of women across different sectors of society.
Politics
Asif says Taliban ‘war’ against Islamabad ongoing since Kabul’s fall
Asif said Taliban have carried out attacks in Pakistani cities and blamed them for violence inside the country.
Human Rights, Women
March 8 in Afghanistan: The Chador, lessons and everyday resistance
In this piece, a student in Herat describes the everyday experience of being a woman, the social restrictions she faces,.
Women
Women’s groups demand global action against Taliban policies
Activists say women face increasing repression but vow to continue their struggle for rights and equality.
Politics
Russia, Qatar urge de-escalation in Taliban-Pakistan tensions
Moscow has called for political dialogue while Qatar backs efforts to reduce tensions. Islamic scholars have also proposed a Ramadan.
Politics, Security
Taliban defense minister suggests Pakistan may have US backing to destroy leftover weapons
Yaqoob Mujahid warned that tensions with Pakistan could escalate as border clashes and airstrikes continue.
Women
Women in Afghanistan far less likely to access justice than men, UN says
New findings show women in Afghanistan are nearly four times less likely than men to access formal legal mechanisms.
Politics
Afghanistan to be key focus of UN Security Council meeting
According to a report from the council, members are expected to vote on renewing the mandate of the United Nations.
Women
Activists say women in Afghanistan living under ‘gender apartheid’
Activists call on the international community to recognize systemic discrimination against women in Afghanistan.