Z. Hashimi

Amu: Zolala Hashemi, a well-known artist, has been missing for more than two weeks after being abducted in the capital, Kabul, according to local sources and her family. Taliban security agencies have yet to locate Hashemi, despite reportedly opening an investigation, sources said. Local sources added there is still no confirmation as to whether she is alive. The case comes amid a spike in security and safety incidents in the country based on a new UN report that covers February to April incidents. Click here to read more (external link).