Afghanistan International: Residents of Herat told Afghanistan International that Taliban authorities launched a large-scale operation on Saturday to detain women accused of violating the group’s mandatory dress code, with more than 20 women reportedly arrested in one area alone. Witnesses said Taliban officials also detained women at the Almas Sharq shopping centre and in the Qasr area of Herat. Click here to read more (external link).
What Afghanistan’s rotten apples tell us about its non-profit sector
Al Jazeera: In April, I accompanied a friend on a visit to villages in Daikundi province, central Afghanistan. The purpose of the trip was to speak to farmer beneficiaries of a project that an NGO operating in the agriculture sector had carried out and to follow up on its impact. The week I spent travelling with him was quite eye-opening regarding the state of the non-profit sector in the country. Click here to read more (external link).
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Allegations of $500 Bribery for Tazkira Verification: What Is Happening Inside the Taliban’s “Emirate Affairs” Office?
8am: Several citizens of Afghanistan who traveled to Kabul from various provinces to have their tazkiras (national ID card) obtained and translated have raised serious concerns about corruption and obstruction at the “Emirate Affairs” directorate of the Taliban’s Ministry of Justice. They say that after receiving their tazkiras from the Taliban-controlled General Directorate of Civil Registration, they are required to have them verified by this body for translation purposes. However, the head and staff of the department have used various pretexts to obstruct the processing of applicants’ documents and demanded money in exchange for completing their work. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – June 6, 2026
Iran Claims Six Terrorist Group Members Killed at Afghanistan Border
8am: Iranian security forces claimed that six members of a terrorist group were killed in a clash with Iranian border guards in the border region of Zabol, in Sistan and Baluchestan province. Military officials in Sistan and Baluchestan stated that a team of individuals affiliated with a terrorist group had intended to cross into Iranian territory and attack border posts. Click here to read more (external link).
Centuries put India on top against Afghanistan
Amu: India finished the opening day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan at 368 for 3, powered by unbeaten centuries from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. India will resume on the second day with a strong platform, while Afghanistan will look for early wickets to prevent the hosts from posting a massive first-innings total. Click here to read more (external link).
Blast Rocks Area Near Taliban Official’s Residence In Kabul
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).