Afghanistan

Taliban regulation legally recognizes child marriage in some cases ——————————————— Taliban have issued a new family law regulation that recognizes marriages involving minors as legally valid in certain circumstances, while allowing children to seek annulment after reaching puberty only through…

UNAMA Expresses Concern Over Detention of Three Afghan Journalists ———————————- UNAMA announced it was also alarmed by reports of assaults on journalists and the confiscation of media equipment during recent Taliban inspection and security operations conducted in different parts of…

More Than 30 Afghan Companies Join Kazan Halal Exhibition —————————— According to Russian media reports, around 100 companies from countries including Afghanistan, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan are displaying halal-certified food, clothing, cosmetics and other products at the exhibition.…

Taliban Approves New Law to Resell Seized Residential Properties, Regulate Land Titles in Afghanistan —————————— The Taliban government has officially approved a new law governing the resale of homes in previously seized residential areas and the formal allocation of state-owned…

UN Reports 372 Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Clashes in First Three Months of 2026 ———————————- A new United Nations report has found that escalating border tensions and military clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have led to at least 372…

European Union Seeks Talks with Taliban Officials on Repatriation of Afghan Migrants ———————————– The European Union (EU) is preparing to hold a new round of discussions with Taliban authorities in Brussels regarding the repatriation of Afghan migrants, as part of…

Rising Restrictions on Shia Community in Afghanistan Amid Transportation Challenges ——————————————— The Shia community in Kabul has faced growing restrictions and challenges due to recent policies that have impacted their daily lives, particularly in the western parts of the city.…

UN Honors Mothers’ Role in World, with UNAMA Highlighting Their Contribution to Peaceful Societies ———————————- On Mother’s Day, United Nations agencies issued separate messages acknowledging the crucial role of mothers worldwide and emphasizing their influence on both personal and societal…

Journalists Detained in Kabul as Concerns Intensify Over Press Freedom in Afghanistan ———————————————- Several journalists have been detained in Kabul, Afghanistan, prompting renewed alarm among press freedom advocates about the deteriorating environment for independent media under Taliban rule. Multiple reports…

Catalan Parliament Warns of Continued Violence, Discrimination Against Hazaras in Afghanistan ——————————————– The Parliament of Catalonia in Spain has issued a formal statement expressing serious concern about the situation of the Hazara ethnic community in Afghanistan under Taliban control. The…