Afghanistan

In September 2024, the Taliban’s enforcement of its rule resulted in the arrest of approximately 81 individuals and the execution of at least 38, despite their assurances of a general amnesty. This crackdown has predominantly targeted former military personnel and…

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the “deep crisis of gender-based discrimination and oppression” against women in Afghanistan during a recent event focused on women’s inclusion in the country’s future, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Guterres criticized new laws that he…

The Taliban demolished a roundabout in western Kabul dedicated to Abdul Ali Mazari, a prominent Hazara Shia leader, triggering widespread outrage, local media reported. The “Global Hazara Council” condemned the move as an act of “cultural genocide” aimed at erasing…

On September 21, the Taliban imposed new restrictions on domestic media, banning live broadcasts of political programs. During a meeting with media executives, the group mandated that all political content must be pre-recorded and approved by the Taliban before airing.…

On September 19, Hasht-e Subh Daily reported that the Taliban have intensified their crackdown on media freedom in Afghanistan, recently shutting down Naraiman Radio in Badghis province. According to reports, three employees were arrested in Qadis district and held for…

At a recent UN Security Council meeting, Roza Otunbayeva, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), warned of the worsening humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the Taliban’s restrictive policies on women, Amu TV reported yesterday. She highlighted that the…

Afghanistan faces a heightened risk of polio outbreaks after the Taliban suspended its vaccination campaign due to security concerns and restrictions on women’s participation, The Guardian reported yesterday. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported 18 new polio cases this year,…

In the first half of 2024, 45,000 Afghans applied for asylum in European countries, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). It added that, by July, a total of 513,000 asylum applications were recorded across…

The Taliban have intensified restrictions against Shia Muslims in Afghanistan, banning the import of Shia religious books and prayer texts, an article by Hasht-e-Subh Daily revealed yesterday. Pilgrims returning from Karbala report harsh treatment at border crossings, particularly at Islam…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that many children in Afghanistan go to school on empty stomachs, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a report released on September 16, the WFP highlighted the importance of school meals for learning, stating…