Taliban bar private media from religious school events in Khost: Sources
Journalists have also been warned not to take photographs or video of Taliban officials during the meetings, the sources added.
Media
Media
Media watchdog says detained journalist by Taliban treated ‘like a prisoner of war’
Nai in Exile said journalist Nazera Rashidi has faced escalating mistreatment since her arrest by Taliban in Kunduz province.
Politics
Taliban education minister travels to Oman for talks
The visit comes despite Nadeem's inclusion on a United Nations Security Council sanctions list that includes travel restrictions.
Afghanistan
Helmand residents say solar-powered wells fail to meet water needs in winter
Locals say the number of wells is insufficient to meet demand, and lower solar output during winter has sharply reduced.
Immigration, Media
Afghan journalist detained by police in Pakistan
The reason for his detention was not immediately clear. Pakistani police have not commented on the arrest.
Politics
Taliban send diplomat to India as ties with Pakistan sour
Noor arrived in India this week and is expected to begin work as chargé d’affaires at Afghanistan’s embassy.
Immigration
Pakistan, Iran deport more than 3,300 migrants in one day
The largest number of returnees entered through the Torkham crossing with Pakistan.
Women
Spain honours Afghan women’s struggle with plaque at foreign ministry
The plaque, marking a room named “Women and Girls of Afghanistan,” was unveiled by Spanish Prime Minister.
Afghanistan
EU to hold special meeting on Afghanistan water crisis
The meeting will be held online in cooperation with the ACCEPT research programme, the EU’s delegation to Afghanistan said in.
Security
Clashes over gold mining in Takhar subside but grievances remain, residents say
Residents said they protested over lack of basic services or employment opportunities linked to the gold mine.