By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi September 23, 2026 When Nizam Hematkhil heard the news, he rushed to a remote corner of Iran near the border with Pakistan. A group of illegal migrants from Afghanistan had died in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan. When Hematkhil arrived in the village of Mak Sukhteh, he found the bodies of
Ariana: Amnesty International says five years have passed since millions of girls in Afghanistan were deprived of secondary education, warning that the continued restrictions are affecting the future and aspirations of an entire generation. Despite the restrictions, Amnesty said girls across Afghanistan continue to seek ways to pursue their education, including through online learning, protests
Amu: Afghanistan will host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe for a series of international cricket matches in the United Arab Emirates in October and November, including three Tests, a one-day international tri-series and three T20 internationals, the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced Tuesday. The schedule will begin with a one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh from Oct. 9-13.
Amu: Afghan para taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi, who competes for France, won a bronze medal at the 2026 World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix in Muju, South Korea. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan International: A shortage of medical staff, particularly female specialists, has become a serious problem in southern Afghanistan. Afghanistan International found no female specialists in Helmand, Zabul or Uruzgan, and only three in Kandahar. Health sources and residents of southern provinces say the number of female specialist doctors has steadily declined during the five years
The Guardian (UK): The Taliban did not just ban women from schools, impose the burqa and outlaw smartphones. The Taliban built a system that enslaves nearly half the country’s population, or according to outdated statistics: 21,701,532 women and girls. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: In a message posted on X on Saturday, Karzai said Wahab’s victory in what he described as an “unequal contest” reflects the competence of Afghan women when they are given opportunities to participate in public life. “If women are provided equal opportunities inside or outside Afghanistan, they can make meaningful contributions to the growth
Khaama: Abdul Azim Badakhshi spoke about his professional career, personal life and the challenges he faced in India, including his detention over immigration-related issues. He also discussed the support he received from his fiancée, Krishna Shroff, during a difficult period. Badakhshi shared these details in an interview with BBC Persian. Click here to read more
Amu: A resident of Herat told Amu TV that Taliban authorities demanded money and two guarantors for the release of her daughter who was detained in the city of Herat. He said that some women and girls remained in custody for days because their families could not meet the conditions. The father said his daughter
Daud Khattak Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty August 15, 2026 A lack of rights, falling wages, deteriorating living conditions: Five years of Taliban rule have brought changes to Afghanistan, but not the ones many Afghans hoped for. Though roadside bombs and violent clashes between warring factions have largely subsided, the country faces a profound economic crisis,