By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi December 8, 2023 Hundreds of thousands of sixth-grade girls in Afghanistan attended the last day of the school year, many with tears in their eyes as they face an uncertain future because of Taliban policies that forbid them from further schooling and restrict their basic human rights. “These last few days of our
8am: Several movements opposing the Taliban have recently accelerated their activities, as evidenced by the convention of many international meetings. Moscow, which was not expected to embrace these trends immediately, hosted them on two occasions, ultimately resulting in a harsh reaction from the Taliban spokesperson: “Some countries want to revive the burnt beads.” At the
Khaama: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently in jail, criticized the deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan on Thursday. “1.5 million refugees are not much of a burden for a nation of 250 million people. There is a fear of a permanent rift in the long-standing relationship between the two countries, considering the way Afghan
Ayaz Gul VOA News December 8, 2023 ISLAMABAD — Taliban security forces in Afghanistan have reportedly killed an Islamic State operative and captured several others during overnight raids on the militant group’s bases near the border with Iran. “important network” of the regional branch of Islamic State known as Islamic State-Khorasan, or IS-K, said a Taliban-affiliated
Khaama: The International Red Cross Committee states that the spread of poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan has greatly affected the lives of many people. This committee stated this issue in its recent report, updated on Thursday. Natural incidents such as droughts, floods, and earthquakes, along with the suspension of international aid and sanctions on Afghanistan’s
Khaama: General Asim Munir, the Chief of the Pakistan Army Staff, has emphasized his support for Pakistan’s decision to expel illegal migrants, stating that this action is in the best “interest” of Pakistan. Aasim Munir stated, “Illegal migrants are being repatriated to their country in a humane and dignified manner, following established norms.” On the
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8am: A Bagram district resident recounted, “The Taliban informed homeowners in the district that we will demolish the walls of your gardens because attacks on us originate from this area. Furthermore, the Taliban instructed residents that anyone visiting their house as a guest should provide us with their name, father’s name, location, and a brief