8am: During the three-year rule of the Taliban, Tajikistan’s relations with the group have always been tense. Unlike other Afghan neighbors, Tajikistan has acted cautiously in establishing relations with the Taliban by supporting anti-Taliban groups. Another reason for the discord between the two sides is the presence of Tajik groups opposed to Emomali Rahmon’s government
Afghanistan International: Sources in Khost province have informed Afghanistan International that the Taliban has now imposed restrictions on educational programmes above grade six which are broadcast on local radio and television stations. These restrictions have reportedly been implemented on the orders of the Taliban’s Ministry of Education. Click here to read more (external link). Related
Afghanistan International: ISIS-K claimed responsibility for Thursday’s attack on a Taliban vehicle in Dara-e-Noor District, Nangarhar Province. The Taliban had earlier said that six students of a madrassa were killed in the attack, another student and four members of the group were wounded. ISIS-affiliated Khilafa News Agency said in a statement on its Telegram channel
Khaama: A Pentagon spokesperson stated on Thursday that the U.S. has international partners in the fight against ISIS. However, Sabrina Singh emphasized that the U.S. does not view the Taliban as a partner in the fight against ISIS. Previously, NBC News reported, citing its sources, that due to the growing global threat posed by ISIS,
Afghanistan International: Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday, August 21, that it has officially recognised a Taliban diplomat as the Chargé d’Affaires of the Afghan Embassy in the country. The ministry stated that the appointment of Mohammad Rahman Rahmani is significant for the development of relations between the two nations. Last month, Turkmenistan,
8am: Over the past three years, the Taliban have barred girls and women in Afghanistan from attending schools beyond the sixth grade. The group has given various excuses for keeping schools and universities closed to females. Recently, however, the Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs [Abdul Kabir] responded sarcastically when asked about reopening girls’
Ayaz Gul VOA News August 21, 2024 ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan’s de facto Taliban leaders have barred the United Nations-appointed special rapporteur on human rights, Richard Bennett, from entering the country for allegedly “spreading propaganda.” Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid disclosed the decision to Afghan broadcaster TOLO News late Tuesday. He accused the U.N. envoy of misrepresenting “the
Afghanistan International: The Taliban’s Foreign Ministry has rejected remarks made by Pakistani officials about the recurrence of another 9/11-type attack from Afghan soil. The Taliban said that these statements are not true and are an attempt to “confuse public opinion”. The ministry even lambasted Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani and stated that the
AP: The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday accepted the credentials of the Taliban’s ambassador to the oil-rich Gulf Arab state, the biggest diplomatic coup for Afghanistan’s rulers who are not officially recognized as the country’s legitimate government. The development, the first Taliban ambassador since one was appointed to China last December, underscored the international divide
Afghanistan International: The law states that it is necessary to cover “the entire body of a woman and to hide her face due to fear of sedition”. How men dress is another part of the Taliban’s law. The law also prohibits the playing of music, the transportation of women without a mahram [guardian] or without