Clash reported between Taliban, Pakistani forces in Paktia
The fighting took place in the border area of Maqbal, the sources said, though they did not provide details about.
Security
Immigration
Afghan refugees in Kenya remain in limbo years after fleeing home
Afghans who went to Kenya after the Taliban takeover say they are unable to secure resettlement or rebuild their lives.
Politics
India remains only country to condemn Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan
Most regional powers remain silent after strikes that the United Nations says killed 13 civilians in Nangarhar.
Security
Taliban say border clashes with Pakistan were defensive
Fighting erupted in Nangarhar days after Pakistani air raids that UN says killed 13 people.
Immigration, US
Trump calls Lakanwal a ‘terrorist monster’ in State of the Union
Trump cited fatal shooting of National Guard member near the White House while defending immigration restrictions.
Health, Women
UN experts warns Taliban ban on women’s medical education could amount to ‘femicide’
Special Rapporteur says bans on women’s medical education and movement are dismantling Afghanistan’s health system and withholding care from women.
Immigration, Security
Ex-MP from Afghanistan wounded in Iran shooting
Ata Mohammad Noor urged the Taliban to abandon “violence and bloodshed” after attack in Karaj.
Security
Clashes reported between Taliban, Pakistani forces in Nangarhar
Fighting with light and heavy weapons erupts in border districts, local sources say.
Human Rights
Afghanistan takes center stage at UN Human Rights Council meeting
Countries voiced concern over treatment of women and call for investigations as Taliban rule draws scrutiny.
Politics
Taliban say UN official will raise Pakistani airstrikes with member states
Taliban Foreign Ministry says Rosemary DiCarlo expressed sympathy for civilian casualties and discussed the Doha process in a phone call.