Activists seek probe into British religious scholars’ visit to Afghanistan
The activists have accused the scholars, primarily of Pakistani and Arab origin, of attempting to downplay ongoing human rights abuses.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
University entrance exam results announced
Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education on Monday announced the results of this year's all-male university entrance examination.
Afghanistan
OIC says its delegation discussed girls’ education in Kabul meetings
OIC said the delegation met with Taliban’s Abdul Kabir, Abdul Hakim Shari'I, Mohammad Khaled Hanafi.
Women
Women activists in Germany launch hunger strike to protest Taliban restrictions
The women activists have articulated a number of demands, including recognition of gender apartheid in Afghanistan.
Women
Afghanistan: Female medical graduates excluded from second consecutive ‘exit exam’
At least 3,300 graduates from public and private universities attended the exam. No woman was among them.
Afghanistan
UN special rapporteur decries ‘terrible’ restrictions on women, girls in Afghanistan
In an interview with Amu TV, Bennet emphasized that no country would recognize Afghanistan under Taliban rule if women continue.
Afghanistan
Three journalists freed from Taliban custody, watchdog calls for immediate release of others
Three journalists who had been held in Taliban custody for several weeks were released on Saturday.
Afghanistan
Four people from Afghanistan die in fatal road accident in Iraq
The crash happened when two passenger vehicles collided near Baghdad during the annual Shiite pilgrimage
Afghanistan
UN special rapporteur calls for release of journalists held by Taliban
On Thursday, the Taliban released five journalists who had been held in custody for a three-week period.
Women
Afghanistan women in Iran say they confront dire challenges
Women from Afghanistan say they are faced with many obstacles they face in Iran.