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.
Women
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.
Security
Taliban say Pakistani forces targeted homes in Khost
Taliban officials say shelling hit residential areas as border clashes with Pakistan entered their tenth day.
Security
Muslim Scholars’ Union chief calls for Ramadan cease-fire between Taliban, Pakistan
Ali al-Qaradaghi urges both sides to halt fighting during the final 10 days of Ramadan and resume talks with regional.
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10th day of border fighting: Taliban, Pakistani forces clash again in east
Fighting reported in Paktika as border clashes between Pakistan and the Taliban enters its tenth day.
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Taliban claim 109 Pakistani soldiers killed in new attacks
Taliban defense ministry says coordinated assaults targeted dozens of Pakistani outposts across six border provinces.
Security
UN rights chief urges Pakistan and Taliban to end fighting
Volker Turk warned that escalating clashes are worsening the humanitarian crisis for civilians on both sides of the border.
Security
UN says at least 56 civilians killed in Taliban-Pakistan clashes
Fighting and airstrikes have affected 10 provinces and displaced more than 100,000 people, the United Nations says.
Politics
Russia calls for halt to Taliban-Pakistan clashes
Moscow urges both sides to avoid further military escalation and resolve disputes through dialogue.