8am: An audio recording of a speech by Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban Supreme Leader, has been obtained by the Hasht-e Subh Daily, in which he issued an order to close all schools, including both girls’ and boys’ schools, in Afghanistan. In the speech, Akhundzada compares the concept of school with that of a madrassa, stating
Forbes: In November 2024, the Guardian, the Centre for Information Resilience’s Afghan Witness project, Lighthouse Reports and the Afghan news outlets Zan Times and Etilaat Roz published the findings of their investigation into the Taliban’s “regeneration program” across Kabul. According to the report, the Taliban began the “redevelopment” in Kabul soon after returning to power
Tolo News: Residents of several districts in Ghor province have complained about limited services at healthcare centers in these districts. According to them, many residents of Ghor’s districts are forced to transfer their patients to Ghor’s provincial center or other provinces due to this challenge. “When we bring our patients here, there are no facilities.
Amu: The Afghanistan Cricket Board has extended the contract of Jonathan Trott, the national team’s head coach, through 2025, citing his instrumental role in the team’s recent successes on the global stage. The announcement follows a 2.5-year tenure during which Mr. Trott oversaw significant milestones for Afghan cricket, including standout performances in major international tournaments.
Ariana: Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani has said that religion should not be monopolized and the ruler should not impose his views on others. Speaking at a madrassa in Kabul, Haqqani emphasized that the religious duty must be performed correctly and that the Islamic system should not distance people from religion but rather bring them
Khaama: Local sources in Nangarhar province say that the families of members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are being relocated from districts such as “Shinwar,” “Ghani Khel,” “Kot,” “Beti Kot,” “Momand Dara,” and “Goshta” to Kabul and northern provinces of Afghanistan. In recent days, several commanders and members of the Pakistani Taliban have been killed
Khaama: The Afghanistan national football team has been placed in Group E alongside Syria, Myanmar, and Pakistan for the upcoming qualifiers for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Despite the tough competition, the Afghanistan Football Federation has expressed confidence in the readiness of the national players, highlighting their strong preparations for the qualifiers. Click here to
Afghanistan International: This research is based on interviews with 38 individuals who had been detained and tortured by the agents of the Taliban’s intelligence agency. It also includes data from petitions given to the Taliban’s Administrative Office of Appeals, wherein released detainees documented their imprisonment and the torture they suffered at the hands of the