Women’s rights activist Manizha Siddiqui held by Taliban since Oct. 9
Siddiqui's arrest coincides with the ongoing detention of at least three other activists, including Zhulia Parsi and Neda Parwani
Women
Afghanistan
Herat clerics council member killed in gunmen attack: Sources
The incident happened in Khoshrod village, Injil district of Herat province.
Afghanistan
UNAMA report exposes alarming human rights issues in Afghanistan
The report emphasizes the ongoing human rights challenges in Afghanistan and the need for sustained efforts to address these issues.
Afghanistan
UN special coordinator meets with Taliban acting interior minister in Kabul
The statement mentioned that Sinirlioglu raised the issue of lifting restrictions on girls' education, although further details were not provided.
Afghanistan
Pakistan deports over 95,000 Afghan nationals as deadline looms for undocumented immigrants
This deportation initiative has faced criticism from Afghan migrants in Pakistan who have expressed concerns about the treatment they have.
Afghanistan
EU concerned Pakistan’s decision to expel refugees will put women ‘at risk’
Refugees from Afghanistan are ‘extremely worried’ about the situation, while reports indicate many refugees are being detained
Afghanistan
Families in Herat still struggle in makeshift tents two weeks after earthquake
The October 7 earthquake in the Zinda Jan district of Heratresulted in the tragic loss of over 2,000 lives.
Women
Advocates call for ‘immediate release’ of activists detained by Taliban
The movements raised grave concerns about the violence inflicted on detainees in Taliban prisons.
Afghanistan
Herat earthquakes: Over 21,500 residences demolished, new UN figures reveal
According to the statistics, approximately 21,500 residences have been demolished in the wake of the recent earthquakes.
Afghanistan
Taliban ‘indirectly benefits’ from US education funding, SIGAR report says
One of the revelations in the report is the indirect benefit the Taliban is gaining from U.S.-funded education assistance through.