8am: Sources in Kandahar say Taliban fighters in Spin Boldak district of the province injured a child by striking him in the eye with a stone. The sources told The Hasht-e Subh Daily on Monday, August 24, that the incident occurred on Sunday evening. According to the information, Taliban fighters stationed at the Boldak Gate
By Amos Chapple Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty August 24, 2026 The authorities in Belarus appear to be suppressing images that emerged from a Taliban delegation’s visit that included a tour of a cheese-making plant. The visit by Taliban officials to the Slutz Cheese-Making Plant in central Belarus was reported on by a local news outlet on August
Khaama: Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann says he can envision the United States reopening its embassy in Kabul under Taliban rule, but only if the Taliban make concrete policy changes; particularly on women’s rights, as part of a gradual, reciprocal engagement process. Neumann, who served as U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan from 2005 to
Ariana: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said for the first time publicly in an interview with the BBC that his real name is Tahir Shah Sediqi. He did not however elaborate nor did he give any details as to why he goes by the name Zabihullah Mujahid. Click here to read more (external
8am: Videos obtained by the Hasht-e Subh Daily show that the Taliban killed several fighters loyal to Juma Khan Fateh, their disgruntled commander, in Darwaz and then desecrated their bodies. In one of the recordings, the person killed is seen to be an elderly, white-bearded man lying in a pool of blood, while a Taliban
Afghanistan International: The Taliban on Saturday published a new law governing the “Shurta”, the term it uses for police, banning “all demonstrations throughout Afghanistan”. The group had previously changed the name of the police to “Shurta”, an Arabic term meaning police. Click here to read more (external link). More New Taliban Police Law Allows Death
Afghanistan International: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told Afghanistan International on Saturday that Juma Khan Fateh, the group’s former Nusay district governor, will be put on trial. Mujahid said further details were not yet available because “the case and charges must first be prepared and then referred to the judicial authorities”. Click here to read more
Afghanistan International: Nawidullah Fitrat, a teacher in Kabul, accused the Taliban in a Facebook video on Friday of using religion to pursue ethnic objectives, saying the group’s true nature had become clear to the public. In the video, which was broadcast live on his Facebook page, Fitrat said: “This may be my last video, but
8am: Mawlawi Mahdi Mujahid was a devoted foot soldier of the Taliban. He was also non-Pashtun and an outsider within the group’s regime. Unlike many others, he was not an unquestioning follower of the Taliban Supreme Leader’s decisions, and in some instances he acted as a rights-seeker, making decisions regarding the territory under his authority
Afghanistan International: The remarks come despite the Taliban previously rejecting negotiations and political participation with opposition groups. The repeated emphasis by senior Taliban leaders on their opponents reflects concern over the rise in armed activity in the country. Armed groups opposing the Taliban have increased their attacks against the group in recent months to an