Belgian Senate to host anti-Taliban figures for talks on women’s role
The event will be organized in partnership with the Afghanistan Women’s Diplomatic Network and Independent Diplomat.
Politics
Security
UN warns Taliban-Pakistan clashes disrupt aid, displace civilians
Gagnon said Pakistani airstrikes and border fighting have interfered with the delivery of aid and contributed to displacement inside Afghanistan.
Human Rights
Bennett says it is time to recognize ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
Bennett also criticized what he described as insufficient international action in response to the situation in Afghanistan.
Security
NRC: 115,000 displaced, 826 homes damaged in Taliban-Pakistan clashes
The aid organization said the fighting since Feb. 26 has had a severe impact on civilians, particularly in provinces along.
Security
UN says Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul killed four civilians
In a statement, UNAMA said the casualties occurred in the Pul-e-Charkhi area and included women and children.
Politics
Ex-PM Sultan Ali Keshtmand passes away at 90
He was also a senior member of the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA), the ruling communist party during the.
Security
Taliban say 4 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul
Pakistani airstrikes also targeted areas in Kandahar, Paktia and Paktika provinces, according to Taliban spokesman.
Human Rights
Taliban flog eight people in two provinces
Two people were flogged with 35 lashes Thursday in Bamiyan province after being found guilty of theft.
Politics
India rejects allegations of role in Taliban-Pakistan clashes
“It has become second nature for Pakistan to blame India for its misdeeds," Jaiswal said.
Politics, South Asia
US to permanently close consulate in Pakistan’s Peshawar
The State Department said the move would save about $7.5 million annually.