AFJC says radio stations threatened, staff detained over past year
The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) said on Friday that restrictions on radio stations have sharply increased over the past year,.
Media
Afghanistan
Taliban issue bachelor’s degrees to 325 madrassa graduates, including from Pakistan
Among those set to receive degrees are 10 graduates of what it described as “jihadi” madrassas.
Women
Sources say Taliban bar women from Kabul industry exhibition
The third “International Exhibition of Industry of Afghanistan” opened on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Security
CSTO warns militant groups in Afghanistan threaten regional security
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu expressed concern about the security situation along Afghanistan’s border with Tajikistan.
Politics
UNSC extends Taliban sanctions monitoring mandate by one year
The 15-member council adopted the resolution unanimously. The draft text was prepared and submitted by the US.
Security
Unexploded ordnance blast kills two children in eastern Afghanistan
The incident happened when children threw an unexploded shell they had found into a fire, the statement said.
Immigration, US
US says it seeking third countries for Afghans stranded in Qatar
Kapur said between 1,100 and 1,200 Afghans remain at Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) in Qatar.
Media
UK envoy says freedom of expression vital for Afghanistan’s future
“Freedom of expression is essential for a safe, inclusive and prosperous future for all Afghans," he said.
Politics
Muttaqi stresses ‘strong commitment’ to expand ties with Tajikistan
Muttaqi met Saadi Sharifi, Tajikistan’s charge d’affaires resident in Kabul, where both sides discussed strengthening political, economic and trade cooperation.
Human Rights
Taliban make NGO-funded education projects conditional on ‘full coordination’
Under the order, implementing organisations must submit detailed documentation before launching any project, including project proposals, budgets, target areas