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‘Illogical And Inhumane’: Taliban’s Ban On Women Entering National Park Sparks Widespread Anger
Khujasta Kabiri Mursalin Arsala August 31, 2023 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Thousands of families flock every year to the crystal-blue lakes and soaring cliffs in Band-e Amir, one of the most popular national parks in Afghanistan. Among them was the family of Zahra Qumbri, a young woman who lives in the central province of Bamiyan,
Institutional Purge Continues: Taliban Are Removing, Demoting or Coercively Transforming Employees in Selected Revenue Offices
8am: Sources continue to cite another motive behind the Taliban’s actions as the dismissal of non-Pashtun individuals and the relocation of “trustworthy” members of the group. A source added, “The goal in this regard is to move individuals deemed more trustworthy. It’s the path toward becoming a mafia-like accumulation of wealth. Specific individuals, perhaps in
Afghan Refugees In Iran Say Camps Filled With Misery As They Await Fate
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi August 30, 2023 Hundreds of Afghan migrants who fled to Iran say they are living in squalid camps located in the southeastern city of Zahedan, battling hunger and dehydration under relentless summer conditions as they wait for news about their return to Afghanistan. Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are said to have migrated
Female Afghan Journalists Describe Life Under Taliban Misogyny
Akmal Dawi VOA News August 30, 2023 In 2016, a young girl, whom we will call Zarghona to protect her identity, embarked on a remarkable journey in central-south Afghanistan. At just 14 years old, she joined a local radio station in Ghazni province, eager to make her voice heard. Initially entrusted with a daily entertainment
Tolo News in Dari – August 30, 2023
Detention, Torture, Murder: Life Under The Taliban For LGBT People
LGBT activists say the return of the Taliban to power in 2021 in Afghanistan has resulted in discrimination, torture, and even murder. One gay man told RFE/RL that he had to quit school to protect his identity while another said he and his boyfriend were tortured by the Taliban.
Armed Clashes Erupt Between Taliban and ISIS in Nimruz
8am: According to reports from sources speaking to Hasht-e Subh, a confrontation took place on Tuesday, August 29th, between Taliban and ISIS in the vicinity of Sistan Township, Zaranj city, the capital of Nimruz province. The armed clash reportedly lasted for nearly half an hour, according to the sources. A source from Zaranj city has
UN’s Otunbaeva Says Afghanistan Should Be Included In Global Climate Talks
By RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service August 29, 2023 A top UN official expressed concerns that Afghanistan has been excluded from global discussions on climate change, despite being among the top 10 countries worldwide facing climate-related issues. Afghanistan has been excluded from the UN’s global climate summit talks since the Taliban takeover in 2021. Roza Otunbaeva, head of the UN
‘I’m Terrified’: Social Media Influencers Fearful After Mysterious Death Of Popular Afghan YouTuber
Naqiba Barekzai Abubakar Siddique August 29, 2023 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Hora Sadat, a female YouTuber, built a large social-media following by producing light-hearted videos about life in Afghanistan. Even after the Taliban seized power in 2021, the 25-year-old remained unfazed. She continued to generate content for her more than 300,000 subscribers despite the militant group’s attempts