Ex-diplomats warn of targeted violence after Herat attack
Group calls assault on Shiite civilians a serious threat to religious minorities and urges independent investigation.
Human Rights, Politics
Politics
UN updates sanctions listings for senior Taliban members
Revisions to four leaders’ profiles underscore continued international restrictions as monitoring regime is extended.
Health, Politics
Taliban appoint new health official after Amu exposé on corruption
Leadership change in the Taliban-run ministry follows a report by Amu TV on corruption cases and detentions at the ministry.
Health, Politics
Taliban dismiss health official after Amu report on corruption case
Removal follows a report by Amu TV about irregularities in measles vaccination campaign and questions over a controversial reappointment.
Politics
Taliban defense minister calls dialogue key to regional security
Remarks come after China-hosted talks with Pakistan, as tensions remain unresolved.
Amu Region, Politics
Regional bloc warns Afghanistan’s instability could threaten Central Asian borders
Officials from former countries in the region cite growing risks even as Taliban leaders seek to reassure neighbors on security.
Politics
Taliban official says Pakistan’s ‘illogical stance’ derailed China talks
Taliban deputy foreign minister calls Islamabad’s stance “unreasonable” after weeklong negotiations end without result.
Politics
Taliban say talks with Pakistan concluded with ‘constructive discussions’
Weeklong Urumqi negotiations yield pledges to ease tensions amidst weeks of deadly cross-border clashes.
Politics
China says Taliban, Pakistan agree to seek early easing of tensions
Weeklong talks in Urumqi yield commitments to dialogue, though key disputes remain unresolved.
Politics
Former Australian soldier held without bail on Afghanistan war crimes charges
Ben Roberts-Smith faces multiple counts of murder and complicity in killings of unarmed Afghans during deployments.