By Ayaz Gul VOA News September 30, 2024 Islamabad — The Taliban said Monday that their security forces had killed and captured several “key members” of a regional Islamic State affiliate for plotting recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, alleging that the suspects had crossed over from Pakistan. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, listed the claims and so-called
The Conversation: Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that violate people’s freedoms and human rights, especially those of women and girls. But a newly passed “vice and virtue” law goes further. It is among the most repressive and discriminatory measures ever enacted by the Islamist fundamentalist group.
8am: Over the past three years, Taliban courts have consistently ruled in favor of the Kuchis in civil cases involving native Persian-speaking residents. In most instances, these courts not only transferred agricultural lands, homes, and properties but also ordered native Persian-speaking residents to pay millions of Afghanis in fines to the Kuchis. Click here to
Ariana: The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has erased women from Afghanistan’s self-portrait, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Wong said that “effectively imprisoning half their society’s population immediately halves their country’s potential.” “Any country that wants to develop fully must encourage the full
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty September 27, 2024 The Afghan Embassy in London closed its doors as scheduled on September 27 after staff members were fired by the country’s de facto Taliban rulers looking to break ties with diplomats who had remained loyal to the ousted government. The staff announced on September 8 that the move
DW: The Taliban recently imposed further restrictions on media organizations in Afghanistan, prohibiting criticism of their laws, policies and banning the broadcast of live political shows, according to Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), an independent organization supporting the media and press freedom in Afghanistan. The AFJC said the Taliban instructed media managers during a meeting on
Afghanistan International: A former US National Security Advisor called for measures to weaken the Taliban and strengthen the Afghan people. HR McMaster said that destructive acts, such as aid to the Taliban, must be prevented, as it strengthens the group’s foundations. The United States has provided more than $2.5 billion in aid to Afghanistan over
Afghanistan International: More than 20 countries supported the decision of Germany, Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands to prosecute the Taliban at the International Court of Justice. These countries announced that they condemn human rights violations in Afghanistan, especially gender discrimination against women and girls by the Taliban. The countries said that they do not politically
James Durso: Ahmad Massoud, the leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, recently declared he will defeat the Taliban “no matter the odds.” For Massoud to mount a military threat to the Taliban, he would need the cooperation of the Central Asian republics, Iran or Pakistan (among others) to do the job. However, Afghanistan’s
Ayaz Gul VOA News September 25, 2024 ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban confirmed Wednesday that they have formally sought to join the upcoming Russia-hosted summit of the BRICS intergovernmental group of major emerging economies. The leaders of the 10 members of BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are set to convene