Press TV August 21, 2021 The Taliban have barred employees from entering government buildings in Kabul, one week after the militant group took over the capital. Government buildings, banks, passport offices, schools and universities have been largely closed since the Taliban seized Kabul on August 15. A government employee, identified as Hamdullah, told AFP, “I
CNBC: For many Afghans, this week has laid bare the worst-case scenario for a country running on legacy financial rails: A nationwide cash shortage, closed borders, a plunging currency, and rapidly rising prices of basic goods. In some ways, it’s a perfect test case for the usefulness of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. CNBC spoke with
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty August 21, 2021 The Taliban’s senior leadership is reportedly gathering in Kabul to map out a future government following the hard-line Islamist group’s return to the Afghan capital. The August 21 gathering will take place as the Taliban attempts to present a more moderate image after regaining control over most of
VOA News August 21, 2021 WASHINGTON – At least two female journalists working for a state-owned broadcaster in Afghanistan have said the Taliban are not allowing them to work. Since entering Kabul last Sunday, the Taliban have taken control of government agencies, including state-run media. When journalists at the national Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) arrived
Lisa Schlein VOA News August 21, 2021 GENEVA – The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm about healthcare in Afghanistan, where conflict has left millions of people vulnerable to hunger and illnesses. About one-half of Afghanistan’s population, including more than four million women and nearly 10 million children, need humanitarian assistance. The World Health
CricInfo: The Afghanistan contingent might have to take a circuitous route to get to Sri Lanka for their scheduled three-match ODI series against Pakistan, to be played in Hambantota, because of the political turmoil in their country. No commercial flights are taking off from Kabul following the Taliban takeover of the country… Click here to
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty August 21, 2021 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed Afghanistan as concern mounts over a new migration wave to Europe. The European Union must assist Afghans in Afghanistan and in neighboring countries, particularly Iran, otherwise a migration wave will be “inevitable,” Erdogan told the Greek
Ayaz Gul VOA News August 20, 2021 ISLAMABAD – Opposition fighters loyal to Afghanistan’s ousted government on Friday retook three northern districts from the Taliban just days after the Islamist group reestablished its control over most of the country. Pro-Taliban social media accounts confirmed the military reversal in northern Baghlan province. They said at least
As the Taliban take control of the Afghan government, women say they are fearful for their future, with many skeptical of the Islamist group’s pledges to respect women’s rights. President Joe Biden said Friday that aid and recognition for the Taliban would depend on how they treat Afghan women and girls. VOA’s Senior Diplomatic