Washington Post: Child marriage has long been prevalent in many Afghan communities. But the Taliban takeover, the subsequent plunge of the economy and banking system, and other stresses have “exacerbated the problem,” Williams said. The age of girls sold into marriage is dropping, a trend that could persist as long as the Taliban prevents girls
8am: No matter if they can read or write, Taliban affiliates will receive school certificates and university degrees (Bachelor’s and Master’s). Afghanistan is the only country on the earth where illiterates with affiliation to a particular ethnic has been ruling on the educated population segment of the society. Click here to read more (external link).
VOA Afghan Service April 13, 2022 WASHINGTON — Local media watchdogs in Afghanistan and the United Nations have called on the Taliban to stop the arbitrary detention of local journalists in Afghanistan. Afghan Journalists Safety Committee, in a statement on Thursday, said that the Taliban arrested its provincial representative in central Ghor province along with another
8am: In a letter, the Taliban’s Acting Ministry of Education has banned the use of ties by teachers and students in public and private schools. The letter is sent to the public and private schools on Sunday, April 10. The Taliban has made a hell out of the country by imposing certain baseless restrictions on
The Print: Islamic Emirate spokesperson, health minister, deputy foreign minister among two dozen Taliban leaders sending daughters to schools in Pakistan and Qatar. The leaders include Health Minister Qalandar Ebad, Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, and spokesperson Suhail Shaheen. In addition, Samim reported, top Taliban leaders were taking educated second wives. Click here
8am: Sources in Takhar province have reported that Taliban members have fiercely fought each other in the Chah-e-Ab district of the province as a result of which three of them are killed. Click here to read more (external link).
Politico: The report identified a number of serious human rights violations under Taliban rule, including reprisal killings by Taliban fighters; the removal of women and minority groups from leadership; serious restrictions on free speech; and bans on women from working or receiving an education. Click here to read more (external link).
8am: The National Resistance Front (NRF) forces have claimed of targeting a Taliban base near Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi International Airport in Mazar-e-Sharif province, killing and injuring a number of the Taliban rebels in the province. The National Resistance Front forces have increased their guerrilla operations on the Taliban insurgents in many province of the