Afghanistan

The Taliban has removed the heads from bird and animal sculptures in Herat province, according to reports from Amu TV. This action follows previous measures where the group mandated store owners to decapitate mannequins, citing a strict interpretation of Islamic…

The UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC), in collaboration with Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development and under the direct coordination of the office of Grand Ayatollah Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi in Afghanistan, carried out its monthly distribution of food baskets…

Thousands of Afghan refugees are returning to Afghanistan daily from Iran, often under harsh conditions, following increased deportations, news reports confirm. Many, some born in Iran, have been expelled after their visas expired or were caught without proper documents. Around…

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,…