Afghanistan: Eid celebrations muted for Herat women amid ongoing restrictions
Eid for people in Afghanistan was a scaled down version compared to previous years due to financial hardships and curbs.
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Afghanistan
Aid agencies ‘being forced’ to give to Taliban before helping civilians
One national NGO worker said if they don’t serve the Taliban first, then they would be banned from working altogether
Afghanistan
Any discussion on Taliban recognition in upcoming meeting unacceptable for US, says spokesman
“Any discussion at this meeting about recognition would be unacceptable to us," a US State Department spokesman said.
Afghanistan
Iran president calls for formation of inclusive government in Afghanistan
Sources said that Raisi also said he is in favor of a government in Afghanistan that is also approved and.
Afghanistan
Taliban leader says he ‘will not allow Washington to topple’ his government
Akhundzada says he will not allow Washington to topple his government no matter how much pressure it will bring on.
Afghanistan
Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting in Doha, says UN
“The Doha conference on the 1st and 2nd of May is not focusing on recognition,” said UN's deputy spokesperson Farhan.
Afghanistan
UN deputy chief’s remarks on Taliban recognition face backlash
Afghanistan Human Rights Commission says it sees the UN deputy chief’s remarks as "disrespect" to UN charter.
Afghanistan
Taliban collects charity ‘taxes’ from locals in villages
Farmers say they are being forced to pay the Taliban ushr and zakat in the form of either cash or.
Afghanistan
SIGAR chief tells US lawmakers he cannot assure American aid is ‘not currently funding the Taliban’
Sopko said in his prepared statement that the office has previously had issues getting information from the Pentagon.
Afghanistan
UN chief to convene ‘closed-door’ meeting on Afghanistan in Doha in May
Dujarric said the issue of recognition was “clearly in the hands of the member states” and that Mohammed was reaffirming.