Taliban confirm talks with Russia on defense cooperation
Russian media reported that senior Russian military officials had met a Taliban delegation in Moscow.
Security
Human Rights
EU lawmaker says Taliban penal code codifies ‘gender apartheid’
“In reality, it codifies gender apartheid and the de facto enslavement of women and girls,” Neumann said.
Afghanistan
SIGAR, US Afghanistan watchdog, to shut down after 17 years
SIGAR thanked government agencies, partners and individuals who followed, used or supported its independent oversight work during its mandate.
Afghanistan
House collapse in eastern Afghanistan kills mother, six children
The incident occurred around midnight in the Quchko area of Jalalabad, the provincial capital, according to the statement.
Politics
Pakistan defense minister cites Taliban divisions in regional security tensions
“These differences are now visible to the world,” Asif said in televised remarks.
Media
Amnesty condemns Taliban move to revoke licences of media support groups
Amnesty said the move was aimed at silencing independent voices and dismantling institutions that defend press freedom.
Human Rights
Taliban justice ministry says opposing its laws is a crime
The ministry said all legislation issued by the Taliban authorities was fully in line with Islamic law and had a.
Human Rights
US senator says Taliban judicial code signals return of slavery
He said in a post on X that the Taliban’s approval of the judicial rules marked a further regression for.
Politics
Saleh alleges US cash transfer to Taliban in January
Saleh said in a post on X that the United States handed over $45 million in cash to the Taliban.
Human Rights
Analysts say Taliban penal code expands judicial discretion
“The lack of clear limits increases the risk that judges could impose severe punishments,” an expert said.