Taliban’s stance yet to change as UN delegation wraps up meetings in Kabul
The UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed met the Taliban’s acting foreign minister on Wednesday to discuss women's education and work.
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Afghanistan: Herat gets its third women’s only market
A number of women traders welcomed the initiative, stating such markets are crucial for women in Afghanistan under the present circumstances.
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Nine people flogged in public in Kandahar
Public floggings, suspended for three weeks, have resumed and total over 200 since the Taliban started inflicting the punishment on people a few months ago
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Pakistan warns cash-strapped Taliban fighters may join Daesh
Munir Akram says the security situation is ‘very disturbing’ and if the Taliban do not have enough money, they may lose factions to Daesh.
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Afghanistan: Cotton harvests in Farah up by 30% this year
One hundred and sixty tons of cotton has been harvested this year after farmers stopped cultivating poppies and turned to cotton instead
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Freezing temperatures add to plight of millions across Afghanistan
Rising food and fuel prices have left millions hungry and without heat after temperatures plummeted across the country to -35 degrees Celsius in places
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Afghanistan: Herat media outlets struggle to stay afloat
Financial woes are taking a toll on Herat media companies - resulting in staff layoffs, while a lack of access to information is also a challenge
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Pompeo Says Ghani opposed US’s peace efforts in Afghanistan
Pompeo says he did not ask President Ghani to step down but he was so “frustrated” with him.
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Victims of Kabul suicide bombing laid to rest
On Wednesday, a suicide bomber detonated his explosives at the main gate of the foreign ministry’s compound in Kabul at around 4:00 pm local time.
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How attacker breached Taliban checkpoints to get to Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Key offices on the road include the ministry of foreign affairs, the economy ministry, the Marmarin palace, the intelligence department, the Chinese embassy, the Turkish embassy, a big mall, and a number of Taliban-run offices.