Afghanistan International: According to the sources, the blast took place outside Seyed al-Naseri Boys’ School and close to the home of Mawlawi Qudratullah Amini, the Taliban’s deputy governor for Kabul. A video obtained by Afghanistan International appears to show Taliban personnel transporting at least one injured person in a ranger vehicle following the incident. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – June 5, 2026
US Democrats press Rubio on stranded Afghan allies in Qatar
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Khaama: Democratic lawmakers sharply criticized the Trump administration’s refugee policy during a congressional hearing, urging the United States to honor commitments made to Afghan allies who assisted American forces during the two-decade war in Afghanistan. Representative Grace Meng questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the administration’s decision to admit white South African refugees while more than 1,100 Afghans who worked alongside US troops remain stranded in Qatar awaiting resettlement. Meng argued that many of the Afghans include former military interpreters, support staff, and relatives of active-duty US service members who face serious risks if returned to Afghanistan. She said the United States had a moral obligation to protect those who supported American operations. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Officials Sexually Abused Boys In Detention, Says UN Rapporteur
Afghanistan International: The UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan says his office has verified cases of sexual violence allegedly committed by Taliban officials, primarily in detention centres. Victims interviewed included women and girls, as well as men and boys. The remarks come after the UN Security Council recently reported allegations of sexual violence committed by Taliban officials and members of the group’s security forces against women. According to the report, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) documented 21 cases of sexual violence in 2025, including gang rape involving 15 women and six girls. Click here to read more (external link).
Kabul’s Endless Power Outages: Blackouts Intensify in Recent Days
8am: Several Kabul residents have been complaining about increasingly frequent power outages in recent days, saying the situation has created serious problems for daily life, businesses, and urban services. According to them, power cuts not only disrupt access to the internet and communication devices but also complicate people’s access to water. These residents add that they are forced to rely on power banks, batteries, and other alternative devices to cope with the problem, though these solutions are neither sustainable nor effective, and only address part of the issue. Click here to read more (external link).
Sources: Afghanistan embassy in Kuwait comes under Taliban control
Amu: Afghanistan’s embassy in Kuwait has come under Taliban control following the departure of the country’s ambassador, according to diplomatic sources familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear whether Kuwait has formally accepted the change or recognized Taliban-appointed diplomats at the mission. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban FM claims no opposition groups operate in Afghanistan
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Amu: Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s foreign minister, has claimed that no armed opposition groups operate anywhere in the country and that the Taliban would not allow challenges to their rule. Speaking at a religious school gathering, Muttaqi rejected reports of internal divisions within the Taliban and argued that there was no justification for opposing their government. Muttaqi’s comments also come amid recent tensions in the northeastern province of Badakhshan, where local residents and Taliban forces have clashed over mining activities, according to local reports. In a recent statement, the military wing of the Green Trend movement, an anti-Taliban group, claimed responsibility for an attack on a Taliban vehicle in Panjshir province. The claim could not be independently verified. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – June 4, 2026
New scam freezes Afghan investors’ funds in Gold BS
Khaama: Hundreds, and potentially thousands, of Afghans have lost access to their savings after the apparent collapse of the investment platform “Gold BS,” also known as “Thomas,” in what victims describe as one of the country’s largest recent financial scams. The case has renewed concerns about financial fraud in Afghanistan, where weak consumer protections, limited financial literacy, and economic hardship have made many citizens vulnerable to high-risk investment schemes promising quick profits. The collapse also comes at a time when many Afghan households are facing severe economic pressures. Click here to read more (external link).
Speenghar defeats Amo to win Afghanistan’s Regional List A Tournament
Amu: The Speenghar Region defeated the Amo Region by 84 runs on Thursday to win the 2026 e& Regional List A Tournament, capping a dominant campaign with victory in the tournament final in Nangarhar. The e& Regional List A Tournament serves as one of the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s leading domestic competitions and is a key pathway for identifying players for Afghanistan A and the national team. Click here to read more (external link).
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