‘Danger tourist’ and charity medic among three Brits in Taliban prison
The UK does not have a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan but according to the foreign office they are working to secure the release of the men
Afghanistan
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Herat residents criticize ‘growing restrictions’ on businesses
A number of Herat residents said they have been “frustrated” with growing restrictions by the Taliban on different local businesses, including coffee shops and internet cafes that are quite popular in the Western city.
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Book exhibition held in Kabul
A book exhibition was held in the west of Kabul on Saturday to encourage people, especially youth, for reading. The exhibition was held by the union of booksellers in Kabul.
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‘Yogurt attack’ on woman: Raisi says hijab is the law in Iran
Judicial authorities in a town near Mashhad issued arrest warrants for the man seen pouring yoghurt over the heads of two women.
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Watchdog seeks release of activists in Taliban custody
The commission appreciated Amnesty International’s report and said the international community should address the demands of the watchdog.
Afghanistan
Germany takes in 28 people from Afghanistan who survived shipwreck in Italy
Media reports state that of 32 survivors, 28 Afghans, two Syrians, one Iraqi and one Somali will join relatives already living in Germany
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Sales taxes doubled in Herat
A number of owners of commodities shops in the western province of Herat said on Friday that sales taxes have doubled over the past few weeks after an order by the local administration of the Taliban in the
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Students in Jawzjan seek reopening of girls’ schools
A number of students in the northern province of Jawzjan called on the Taliban to reopen secondary schools for girls. They said there should be no delay in reopening of girls’ schools across the country as the new
Health
Costs, insecurity among main barriers to healthcare access in Afghanistan: Survey
The survey has explored access to healthcare across 10 Afghan provinces based on data and testimony from over 1,800 Afghans.
South Asia
Stampede during aid distribution in southern Pakistan kills 11 people
At least five other people have been killed and several injured in recent weeks at sites in other provinces in Pakistan.