8am: Several young people in Kabul have voiced complaints about shrinking job opportunities and rising unemployment across the city. They say that since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, employment in private companies has dropped sharply, while government posts are increasingly reserved for those with prior ties or close connections to the Taliban. These young
Khaama: A coalition of human rights and women’s rights organizations has expressed concern over new marriage-related regulations introduced by the Taliban, warning that the rules could legitimize child marriage and deepen restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link). Related ‘Silence of virgin girl can be treated as consent’:
Amu: Residents of the Pul-e Khushk area in western Kabul say Taliban have demolished homes, shops and other private properties as part of a road construction project, without compensation and in some cases without prior notice. Rights advocates and legal experts say disputes over land ownership and redevelopment have become more difficult to challenge under
Afghanistan International: Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the Taliban chief justice, warned during a visit to northern Afghanistan that “a system built on oppression cannot survive”, urging Taliban officials to avoid abusing prisoners and detainees. His remarks come despite widespread accusations against the Taliban administration of conducting desert courts, carrying out revenge killings, summary executions, torture and
Afghanistan International: Mohammad Mohaqiq, leader of the People’s Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan, said the Taliban have stripped the Jaafari jurisprudence of official recognition and imposed widespread pressure on the religious practices of Shia Muslims. In a post on Facebook, Mohaqiq said the measures included insults, beatings of Shia clerics and interference in matters related
Amu: Residents of Kabul reported a second consecutive night of drone activity and gunfire across parts of the capital city, amid continued tensions between Pakistan and Taliban. Three local sources told Amu TV that drones were heard flying over areas including Qasaba, Gard, Darulaman and neighborhoods surrounding Kabul airport late Thursday night and early Friday
Amu: Taliban have issued a new family law regulation that recognizes marriages involving minors as legally valid in certain circumstances, while allowing children to seek annulment after reaching puberty only through a court order. The regulation also grants religious courts broad authority over annulments and marital disputes. The 31-article regulation, titled “Principles of Separation Between
8am: The Hasht-e Subh Daily has obtained information indicating that the Taliban have evacuated Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) families and fighters from settlements that had been built for them in Ghazni province, following Pakistani airstrikes. The findings of this report show that some of these families have been relocated to rural areas, while others have been
AFP, dpa: The European Commission has invited officials from Afghanistan’s Taliban to discuss the returns of certain migrants. It’s controversial on humanitarian grounds, and because Brussels doesn’t recognize Taliban authority. Click here to read more (external link). Related Hannah Neumann (member of the European Parliament): Deporting Migrants to Afghanistan Contributes to the Spread of Terrorism
Afghanistan International: The Taliban has published a new law allowing it to seize land deemed “state-owned”, including existing residential areas, and resell it to residents and property owners. After returning to power, the Taliban established a commission to prevent land grabbing and recover allegedly seized land. However, reports indicate the group has confiscated and registered