Taliban Orders Gender Segregation In Hospital Operating Rooms

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Afghanistan International: Under the directive, all members of a surgical team must be either entirely male or entirely female, and mixed-gender teams are prohibited. The order states that a patient’s gender will not be considered when assigning surgical staff. The new order has raised concerns about the ability of Afghanistan’s healthcare system to provide adequate and standard medical services under the single-gender requirement for surgical teams. Health sector observers say the country lacks sufficient numbers of female medical specialists, which could make implementing the directive difficult. Click here to read more (external link).

Afghanistan beat UAE for first T20 World Cup win

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Amu: Afghanistan secured their first victory of the T20 World Cup on Monday, defeating the United Arab Emirates by five wickets with four balls to spare at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium. The victory gives Afghanistan their first points of the tournament after losses in their opening two matches, keeping their hopes alive in the group stage. Click here to read more (external link).

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Islamabad mosque attack is the result of Pakistan’s policy of nurturing Daesh: Mujahid

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Zabihullah Mujahid

Ariana: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, says the recent attack on a mosque in Islamabad was the consequence of Pakistan’s longstanding policy of “nurturing Daesh.” He argued that Pakistan’s instrumental use of Daesh for “covert and intelligence-driven objectives” harms not only the people of Pakistan but also has negative repercussions for the people of Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).

Fazl-ur-Rehman: U.S. Using Pakistan Against Russia and China in Afghanistan

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Fazlur Rehman

Tolo News: Leaders of two major religious parties in Pakistan have called for a review of the country’s policies toward Afghanistan and for improving ties between Kabul and Islamabad. Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan (JUI-F), said during a joint press conference with Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, leader of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, that Russian and Chinese investment in Afghanistan is unacceptable to the United States. According to him, Washington is using Pakistan to counter this trend. Click here to read more (external link).

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37 Years Since Soviet Army Withdrawal from Afghanistan Marked Today

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Soviet Troops (file photo)

Khaama: Today, February 15, marks 37 years since the complete withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, concluding a decade-long conflict that profoundly affected the country and its people. The Soviet military invaded Afghanistan in December 1979 under orders from the Ministry of Defense, installing Babrak Karmal as head of state shortly after the incursion. Click here to read more (external link).

Two Taliban Fighters Killed In Badakhshan Attack, Says Anti-Taliban Group

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Afghanistan International: The Afghanistan Freedom Front says its forces carried out an attack on a Taliban watchtower in Baharak district of Badakhshan province on Friday evening, killing two Taliban members. Local sources earlier confirmed to Afghanistan International that an explosion had occurred in the area. According to the sources, Taliban forces blocked roads leading to their base following the incident. Click here to read more (external link).

UN warns mass return of Afghans from Pakistan and Iran is pushing Afghanistan to the brink

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Ariana: According to UNHCR’s representative in Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, 5.4 million Afghans have returned since October 2023, the vast majority from Pakistan and Iran. Speaking to reporters in Geneva via video link from Kabul, he said the pace of returns is overwhelming. “This is massive, and the speed and scale of these returns has pushed Afghanistan nearly to the brink,” Jamal said. Click here to read more (external link).

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