Iranian diplomat briefs Muttaqi on meeting skipped by Taliban
The Taliban declined to attend the meeting, which brought together Pakistan and several other regional countries to discuss Afghanistan.
Politics
Women
Taliban ban on Afghan women working for UN agencies surpasses 100 days
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights urged the Taliban to immediately lift the ban.
Human Rights
Taliban flog four people in northern Afghanistan
Taliban said the floggings were carried out in public, in the presence of their local officials, after approval by their.
Taliban Internal Rift
Taliban minister warns against internal dissent amid signs of leadership rifts
He stressed the need for obedience and trust in the leadership, saying the survival of the Taliban’s rule depended on.
Immigration
Amnesty urges halt to forced returns of Afghans amid humanitarian crisis
Amnesty said Afghanistan faces a “deepening humanitarian crisis” and warned of a “real risk of serious harm” to returnees.
Immigration
Trump expands US travel ban to include Afghanistan, 11 other countries
Alongside Afghanistan, the countries subject to full travel restrictions are Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, among others.
Media
Five journalists still held by Taliban after two freed, media group says
Since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, dozens of journalists have been detained on accusations including cooperation with.
Afghanistan
Taliban leader claims his decrees guide people toward Islam
Some decrees relate to religious practices such as prayer and fasting, while others, he said.
Economy, Women
Women-led handicrafts exhibition opens in Kabul amid economic strain
The exhibition, called “Shin Lari,” features goods produced by women and girls, including handicrafts and other locally made items.
Immigration
Iran says about 5 million Afghans living in country as deportations rise
Iranian officials say that around 1.6 million undocumented Afghans had been expelled since the launch of a campaign targeting unauthorised.