Taliban fighters (file photo)
8am: Shukria (pseudonym) expressed deep concern over the rise in criminal activity in the country, saying: “In recent days, crime has increased at an unprecedented rate. Every day, reports of torture, murder, and theft emerge from all provinces. Women are being tortured in ways so horrific that seeing the images is shocking. The Taliban say they have provided security, but for whom exactly? For Hibatullah Akhundzada, Sirajuddin, and Muttaqi, or for ordinary people? If security has been established, then why do we witness murder, torture, and theft before our very eyes every single day?” She believes that the majority of these crimes are either carried out directly by Taliban members or are connected to them in some way. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: A ceasefire between Taliban and Pakistan has been reached in parts of eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province, according to local sources, but the agreement was negotiated without the presence of Taliban officials, raising questions about its durability. Residents told Amu TV that the halt in fighting followed mediation by tribal elders from both sides of the border, rather than formal talks between Taliban and Pakistani officials. The agreement, they said, remains tentative and has not been finalized. Neither Taliban nor Pakistani officials have publicly commented on the reported ceasefire. 
Afghanistan International: The Parliament of Catalonia has condemned “structural discrimination” and “systematic violence” against Hazaras in Afghanistan, urging independent investigations and support for Hazara refugees. The Catalan parliament also emphasised support for the rights of Hazara victims and asylum seekers, including humanitarian protection, asylum policies and resettlement mechanisms. 
Amu: Afghanistan’s national powerlifting team has departed for the world championships in Belarus, marking a return to international competition after a period of restricted participation, the powerlifting federation said. The federation said the team left Tuesday morning to take part in the competitions, scheduled to run from May 6 to May 10. The delegation includes six athletes and one coach competing across multiple categories, including youth, masters and open divisions. 
Amu: Taliban on Monday said that new shelling by Pakistan in the eastern province of Kunar has left at least three civilians dead and 14 others wounded, most of them women and children. In a statement, Taliban deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said the strikes targeted areas near the border in Dangam district, hitting civilian homes as well as public facilities, including schools, a health center and mosques. He said two schools — one for boys and one for girls — were destroyed, along with a clinic and two mosques. He also said 80 livestock animals were perished. 
Amu: Afghanistan’s passport remains the least powerful in the world, according to the latest update of the Henley Passport Index, underscoring the country’s continued diplomatic isolation and limited mobility for its citizens. The ranking, released four months into 2026, shows that Afghanistan’s passport holders can travel to only 23 destinations without a visa or by obtaining one on arrival. The figure places Afghanistan at the bottom of the global index, a position it has occupied or neared for more than a decade. 
Khaama: Afghanistan’s national football team will take part in a four-nation tournament hosted by the Maldives next month, as part of preparations to strengthen international competitiveness, the Afghanistan Football Federation said. According to the federation, the matches will be held in the Maldives from early June through June 10, bringing together regional teams in a series of multi-nation fixtures. Alongside Afghanistan, teams from Pakistan and the host nation will compete, while Bangladesh will be represented by its under-23 squad. 