Taliban detain protesters over gold mining dispute in Takhar: Sources
Sources said that at least three men have been detained over the past week from different villages in the district.
Security
Afghanistan
Salang Pass closed due to heavy snow and storms
The ministry urged travellers not to head towards the Salang area until further notice.
Media
10 years ago today, Taliban attack killed seven media workers in Kabul
Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was carried out in retaliation for what the group described as “false.
Security
Pakistan PM says talks with Taliban have failed to yield results
Sharif said Islamabad had repeatedly raised concerns about militant groups operating from Afghanistan’s territory.
Security, Uncategorized
China urges citizens to avoid travel to Afghanistan after Kabul blast
Chinese nationals were instructed to immediately contact the Taliban police or the Chinese embassy in the event of unusual situations.
Security
China calls for urgent measures to protect nationals after Kabul blast
Guo said China had asked the Taliban authorities to take further effective steps to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals.
Security
Pakistan, UK envoys stress security cooperation on Afghanistan
Sadiq said the talks focused on what he described as the urgent challenge posed by cross-border terrorism.
Human Rights
Taliban flog man in Baghlan
The punishment comes amid a rise in public corporal punishments since the start of the new year.
Security
Residents report sightings of unidentified drones over Panjshir and Parwan
They said the drones were sometimes flying at low altitude and that their noise was clearly audible.
Human Rights
Taliban defend removal of neckties at Herat medical graduation ceremony
Participants at the ceremony said the intervention disrupted the event and frightened attendees.