Sources: Taliban continue detentions of women in Herat
Residents say women are being detained over alleged dress code violations as Taliban morality police intensify enforcement in western Afghanistan.
Human Rights, Women
Politics
EU says no concessions made to Taliban after Brussels talks
Magnus Brunner, the EU commissioner for internal affairs and migration, said the meeting was purely operational.
Human Rights
Sources: Taliban justice minister detained about 20 Shia men in Kabul
Residents say the detainees were held for up to five days and released only after community leaders agreed to remove.
Immigration
Pakistan temporarily halts deportations through Torkham
According to available data, between 1,000 and 1,500 Afghan migrants are deported through Torkham each day.
Women
UNAMA seeks women’s role in Afghanistan’s diplomacy
UNAMA said women's participation in public life and decision-making remains essential to peace and development.
Immigration
EU allocates €20 million to support Afghan returnees
The funding will help the International Organization for Migration expand assistance for returnees.
Human Rights
Residents report further detentions of women by Taliban in Herat, Farah
Local sources say at least six women were detained this week, as reports continue to emerge of intensified enforcement of.
Media
CPJ urges Taliban to reopen Tamadon TV after Kabul raid
The media watchdog says the shutdown of one of Afghanistan's few remaining independent broadcasters marks an escalation in the Taliban's.
Politics
Russian envoy says one SCO member blocking Taliban participation
Kabulov said the Taliban are seeking full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, but opposition from one member state has.
Politics
EU lawmaker apologizes to Afghans over Brussels talks with Taliban
Rochelle García Hermida said the European Parliament had failed to stop a meeting with Taliban representatives.