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Taliban Bans Live Political Broadcasts in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
September 23, 2024
Taliban Bans Live Political Broadcasts in Afghanistan
On September 21, the Taliban imposed new restrictions on domestic media, banning live broadcasts of political programs. During a meeting…
European Parliament Condemns Taliban’s Treatment of Women as ‘Gender Apartheid’
Europe
September 20, 2024
European Parliament Condemns Taliban’s Treatment of Women as ‘Gender Apartheid’
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the treatment of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, labeling it as…
Polio Outbreak Threatens Afghanistan as Vaccination Campaign Suspended
Afghanistan
September 18, 2024
Polio Outbreak Threatens Afghanistan as Vaccination Campaign Suspended
Afghanistan faces a heightened risk of polio outbreaks after the Taliban suspended its vaccination campaign due to security concerns and…
Taliban Impose Ban on Shia Religious Texts, Deride Followers as ‘Polytheists’
Afghanistan
September 18, 2024
Taliban Impose Ban on Shia Religious Texts, Deride Followers as ‘Polytheists’
The Taliban have intensified restrictions against Shia Muslims in Afghanistan, banning the import of Shia religious books and prayer texts,…
Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
September 16, 2024
Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign in Afghanistan
The Taliban has suspended a polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan, according to a report by the Associated Press citing the…
HRW Calls for Independent Body to Address Human Rights Abuses in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
September 10, 2024
HRW Calls for Independent Body to Address Human Rights Abuses in Afghanistan
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urgently urged the establishment of an independent body to hold accountable those responsible for ongoing…
UN Security Council expresses deep concern over Taliban’s “Morality Law” amid worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan
NEWS
September 7, 2024
UN Security Council expresses deep concern over Taliban’s “Morality Law” amid worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan
In a joint statement released on September 6, members of the United Nations Security Council, including Ecuador, France, Guyana, Malta,…
US: 80% of Afghan Girls Deprived of Education Amid Ongoing Crisis
Afghanistan
September 6, 2024
US: 80% of Afghan Girls Deprived of Education Amid Ongoing Crisis
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan has revealed that approximately 2.5 million Afghan girls are currently denied access to education, with…
Taliban Imprisonment of Women Reaches 1,000 Amid Torture Allegations
Afghanistan
September 2, 2024
Taliban Imprisonment of Women Reaches 1,000 Amid Torture Allegations
The Taliban Prison Authority has reported that approximately 1,000 women are among the 10,000 to 11,000 inmates currently held in…
Taliban’s Religious Intolerance Threatens Afghanistan’s Historical Tolerance
Afghanistan
August 26, 2024
Taliban’s Religious Intolerance Threatens Afghanistan’s Historical Tolerance
The Taliban’s renewed rule has led to increased religious intolerance, particularly targeting non-Hanafi sects and followers of various faiths, says…