No plans to recognize Taliban,’ affirms US National Security Council spokesman
Kirby noted that the threat from al-Qaida has significantly diminished and is unlikely to re-emerge in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Women
Activist Neda Parwani arrested in Kabul, sources confirm
The activist was arrested in Kabul’s Khairkhana area on Tuesday morning along with her two family members, sources confirmed.
Women
Female students voice frustration as school closures enter second year
Female students said that their dreams were shattered after the closure of schools two years back.
Afghanistan
Taliban reportedly working on ‘constitution’
During their previous rule over Afghanistan in the 1990s, the Taliban also operated without a constitution in place.
Afghanistan
Three Taliban members killed in Parwan attack, Freedom Front claims responsibility
The attack happened at around 1:30 am on Monday in Bagram district, north of Kabul, said the Freedom Front.
Afghanistan
Amnesty International calls for immediate reopening of girls’ secondary schools in Afghanistan
Amnesty International underscored the urgency of addressing this issue to safeguard the rights and futures of girls in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
UN’s World Food Program faces dire funding shortage, could run out by October
"It's a combination of things -- it's COVID, it's climate change, it's conflict, and also the cost of doing business,".
Afghanistan
UN chief urges end to two-year Taliban ban on girls’ education
Guterres said “girls belong in school”, calling on the Taliban to allow girls to go back to school.
Afghanistan
Taliban minister defends decision on women’s hijab
Hanafi asserted that this policy "will not violate women's rights" and does not deprive them of their rights.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Nine people, including a woman, flogged in public in Zabul
One woman was among nine people who were lashed in public by the Taliban in Zabul province.