Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty June 13, 2024 Amina was in the seventh grade when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021. Shortly after their takeover, the militants banned teenage girls from attending school, dashing the 14-year-old’s dreams of completing her education. Months later, Amina’s family in the central province of Maidan Wardak forced her
Khaama: In a recent statement, Naseem Saddat, spokesman for the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), announced that the ACB and India’s BCCI have agreed to host Afghanistan’s T20 and One-day series against Bangladesh at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida and Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Given the strong historical ties, India
8am: Local sources in Allahyar District, Ghor Province, accused individuals linked to “Mawlawi Jaber,” the Taliban district governor, of the murder after the bodies of the 45-year-old woman and her granddaughter were discovered. They alleged that the local Taliban official moved the family of one of his associates, who lived near the woman’s house, to
ORF: In the past two and a half years, rapid clampdown on independent institutions like media and free speech has debunked the sham of a ‘reformed Taliban’. Estimates suggest over 450 documented cases of media violations by the Islamic Emirate since its takeover. This includes the murders of three journalists, 219 detentions, and a staggering
Ariana: The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said Wednesday that Iran Air International Airlines has launched direct flights to Kabul for the first time. The ministry said in a statement that Iran Air will have flights to Kabul once a week. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: Afghanistan’s unbeaten start to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has seen one of their star performers rise to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I All-Rounder Rankings. The team has won both of their contests in the 20-over showcase thus far and a host of their players have been in scintillating touch with
8am: The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a report stating that restrictions imposed by the Taliban have hindered thousands of women from accessing healthcare, education, and employment. According to the report, 24 mothers and 167 infants die daily from preventable diseases. The report indicates that 17.9 million people require health assistance, while 9.5 million
By Abubakar Siddique June 11, 2024 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty The Taliban government has cracked down on rival Islamist parties in Afghanistan in what is seen as an effort to prevent any future opposition to its hard-line rule. Since banning all political parties last year, the Taliban has targeted two of its major former rivals. It
Ayaz Gul VOA News June 11, 2024 ISLAMABAD — A United Nations diplomat has encouraged the Taliban to attend a conference on Afghanistan later this month, stating that it would help return much-needed global attention to the crisis-ridden country. Malick Ceesay, the head of the Pakistan-based liaison office for the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA),