UN deputy chief urges world not to ignore rights abuses in Afghanistan
Mohammed said women and girls in Afghanistan were being denied fundamental rights, including access to education, work, security and freedom.
Human Rights
Human Rights
Taliban leader extends detention period for suspects
Under the new order, the maximum detention period for a suspect has been extended from 72 hours to up to.
Afghanistan
Two killed after wall collapses in western Afghanistan
A third person, Abdul Karim, was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Security
Six killed in clashes over gold mine in northern Afghanistan, sources say
Taliban have since cordoned off parts of the mining area in a section of the district known locally as Samti.
Human Rights
Hibatullah bans public criticism of Taliban officials, citing Islamic law
Akhundzada said criticism he deemed “baseless” or “detached from reality” was prohibited under his interpretation of Islamic teachings.
Immigration
Iran claims deporting Afghan migrants cut crime in Tehran by 30%
Iranian officials said that removing undocumented migrants had reduced crime rates in the capital and some other provinces.
Security
Clashes reported between residents, Taliban over mining in Takhar
At least three local residents were wounded in the fighting, sources said.
Security
China, Pakistan urge action against ‘terrorist groups’ based in Afghanistan
“The two sides called for more visible and verifiable actions to dismantle and eliminate all terrorist organisations based in Afghanistan,”.
Women
Women wool spinners struggle to survive on meagre incomes in Zabul
Suffering from multiple illnesses, one woman said she has received no assistance and earns just enough to buy basic food.
Immigration
Pakistan deports more than 2,000 migrants in a single day
At the same time, 86 others were deported from Iran, with most of the returns described as forced.