UN’s Bennett urges release of two detained women in Afghanistan
The United Nations’ special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, called on the Taliban to immediately release two.
Human Rights
Women
Taliban end pay for women kept on payroll but barred from offices, sources say
The women worked across ministries and state institutions, including in senior, technical and professional roles, the sources said.
Politics
India confirms Taliban-appointed diplomat begins role in New Delhi
Foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the appointment followed India’s decision to upgrade its technical mission in Kabul.
Security
Pakistan PM says Islamabad has evidence of Taliban links to TTP
Sharif accused the Taliban of maintaining links with the TTP and allowing the group to operate against Pakistan.
Immigration
Shaheen says closure of Afghan relocation hub in Qatar undermines US commitments
She said the planned closure of Camp As Sayliya was being carried out without a clear plan to relocate those.
Immigration
Over 5.2 million migrants returned to Afghanistan in 2025: IFRC
Returns accelerated sharply after April 1, coinciding with tightened enforcement measures in both countries.
Immigration
Pakistan, Iran deport over 3,000 migrants in a day
An additional 547 families were transported onward from Torkham to provinces including Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman and Kabul.
Politics
Putin accepts credentials of Taliban ambassador
Russia became the first and so far only country to formally recognise the Taliban rule in Afghanistan in April 2024.
Immigration
Four million Afghan refugees in Iran face humanitarian crisis: Report
Failure to act would turn an already severe humanitarian situation into a broader regional crisis, the group warned.
Immigration, US
US Senate probes Afghan parole program as watchdogs cite systemic vetting failures
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman said the Afghan parole program had become “a Trojan horse with flawed vetting and deadly consequences.”