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Taliban Crack Down on Barbers: Trimming Beards Now a Criminal Offense
8am: Local sources in Nimruz province have reported that the Taliban’s Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has issued a warning to barbers in Zaranj city, urging them to refrain from shaving their customers’ beards. According to the sources, the Taliban’s Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice
Victims of 2010 Night Raid in Uruzgan Call for Compensation
Tolo News: Family members of victims of a night raid that they say was conducted by Australian forces in 2010 in Kakrag, Uruzgan, said they should be paid compensation. Residents claim that “at least 60 people were killed, and 59 others were wounded” in a night raid by Australian forces in Kakrag village of Tarinkot
Death toll climbs as rain continues across parts of Afghanistan
Ariana: The Ministry of Natural Disaster Management said on Tuesday that at least 24 people have died and 13 others have been injured in recent rains in 13 provinces of the country in the past 10 days. Shafiullah Rahimi, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Natural Disasters, says that in the past 24 hours, three
Taliban Shut Down Girls’ Education in Jaghori District: A Step Backward in Progress
8am: Reliable sources from Jaghori have informed Hasht-e Subh that on Monday, May 29, the Taliban warned the officials of educational centers in this district that they are not allowed to admit girls until further notice. The closed centers include those that offer English language, computer, and academic subjects. Click here to read more (external
Iran’s Share in Afghan Fuel Market Plummets
Financial Tribune: Iran’s share in Afghanistan’s gasoline and diesel market has reduced significantly over the last three months, the head of the Board of Directors at the Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Exporters Association. “The neighboring state is meeting its demand by purchasing fuel from other countries, including Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan,” Hamid Hosseini was
Afghan Singer Arrested For Putting Taliban Verses To Music
An Afghan singer who was well-known for supporting the Taliban has fallen foul of the militants. Khosh Naseeb was arrested after putting Taliban verses to music.
Tolo News in Dari – May 29, 2023
Turkey Election: Karzai, Abdullah, World Leaders Congratulate Erdogan
Khaama: Leaders from around the world including Former Afghan President and Former Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah congratulated Recep Tayyib Erdogan after he won another term. Dr. Abdullah has stated that Turkey and Afghanistan are historical friends and allies and Turkey has always stood by the people of Afghanistan during difficult times. Click
Border Tensions Continue: the Taliban and Iran Clash 12 Times
8am: Over the past two years, there have been 12 armed clashes between Iranian border guards and Taliban militants. These confrontations have resulted in fatalities on both sides, as well as civilian casualties, including women and children. Within the last 22 months, the Taliban have twice captured Iranian border forces. During the initial clash, several