Afghan War
The policies show a “pattern of absolute gender segregation”, UN human rights observer says during visit to Afghanistan.
Published 26 May, 2022 03:35pm
“The manner of our withdrawal from Afghanistan was a disaster and a betrayal of our allies," inquiry says.
Updated 25 May, 2022 08:37am
The airport talks have demonstrated how countries are seeking to assert their influence in Afghanistan.
Published 24 May, 2022 01:58pm
Points out that fall of border crossings into Pakistan and Iran contributed to collapse of former Afghan government.
Updated 23 May, 2022 08:15am
“We have some other organisations to carry out activities related to human rights," says govt spokesman.
Updated 18 May, 2022 07:40am
“We want to live as human beings, not as some animal held captive in a corner of a house,” says a protester.
Published 10 May, 2022 07:20pm
“They should wear a chadori (head-to-toe burqa) as it is traditional and respectful,” says the decree.
Updated 07 May, 2022 05:03pm
In his message, Haibatullah Akhundzada did not mention international sticking points.
Updated 30 Apr, 2022 11:49am
"We still continue our fight and our combat just to play for the Afghanistan people," team captain says.
Published 24 Apr, 2022 01:14pm
The first blast occurred at a Shia mosque, while the second targeted a vehicle carrying mechanics working for the Taliban.
Updated 21 Apr, 2022 05:27pm
Says it is necessary to make appropriate arrangements for girls' education in accordance with Sharia.
Published 21 Apr, 2022 04:34pm
The second blast took place as rescuers arrived to ferry victims from the first explosion to hospitals.
Updated 19 Apr, 2022 09:00pm
Russia recognises Taliban official as charge d’affaires in Moscow.
Updated 09 Apr, 2022 09:01am
“We must be accountable for women and girls who suffer most during disasters and emergencies," she said.
Updated 08 Apr, 2022 09:48am
“We had finished the prayers and were heading out of the mosque when the blast occurred,” says worshipper Mohammed Yasin.
Updated 07 Apr, 2022 09:15am
A spokesperson for the Kabul police says a suspect was arrested at the scene.
Published 06 Apr, 2022 08:22pm
Kabul’s Emergency Hospital says one body received at the hospital, 59 people treated.
Updated 04 Apr, 2022 09:43am
Crops to be burned, farmers jailed in case of defiance of order.
Updated 04 Apr, 2022 08:32am
Russia has labelled the Taliban a “terrorist organisation” but has welcomed their members on numerous occasions for talks.
Updated 01 Apr, 2022 09:48am
"A stable Afghanistan serves the common interests of regional countries and the international community," says Xi.
Published 31 Mar, 2022 02:56pm
The four projects, worth $600m, have been put on hold amid concerns over the decision to ban girls from returning to schools.
Updated 31 Mar, 2022 08:05am
FM Qureshi holds separate meetings with Chinese, Russian, Iranian and Afghan foreign ministers during China visit.
Updated 31 Mar, 2022 08:15am
Afghan women cannot participate in the rebuilding of the country that is so urgently required.
Updated 30 Mar, 2022 08:54am
Call for synergised efforts to promote female population’s access to education.
Updated 30 Mar, 2022 10:04am
Urges Taliban rulers to allow journalists and human rights defenders to operate freely and without fear.
Updated 30 Mar, 2022 09:20am
The ministerial meeting will be chaired by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Updated 30 Mar, 2022 07:56am
Sources say the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice is patrolling the entrances of govt offices.
Updated 29 Mar, 2022 09:34am
“We call on the leaders of the Islamic Emirate to open girls’ schools within one week,” activist Halima Nasari says.
Updated 28 Mar, 2022 10:12am
Girls, women hold protest in Kabul against school closure.
Updated 27 Mar, 2022 07:52am
Afghan diplomatic missions in the United States faced serious financial issues after the US government froze Afghan assets.
Updated 27 Mar, 2022 10:51am
