Taliban militants (file photo)
8am: Several Persian-speaking employees in government offices in the country have raised complaints about language discrimination by their superiors, many of whom are affiliated with the Taliban. They claim that their job security is jeopardized due to linguistic discrimination and that they could be dismissed at any time by the Taliban. These long-serving government employees note that key government positions, now predominantly controlled by Pashto-speaking Taliban, frequently pressure Persian-speaking employees to leave their jobs. Imposing ethnic and religious customs, such as wearing a cap, growing a beard, compulsory prayer attendance, forced Pashto communication, denial of essential leave, and excessive strictness, are some of the challenges specifically imposed on Persian-speaking employees. These government employees add that the poor economic conditions force them to endure all these pressures to keep their jobs, as their livelihoods depend on their government salaries, and they have no other means of survival in the current crisis if they lose their jobs. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: Mohammad Samim Faizzad, a judoka from Afghanistan, will make his debut in the 2024 Paris Olympics today, facing off against his opponent from Austria. The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 30th, in Paris, where Faizzad will compete against Vahid Borkhashvili from Austria. Faizzad is among the athletes representing Afghanistan at the 2024 Paris Olympics. At 21 years old, he will be competing against a more experienced opponent, who is approximately 25 years old. 
Khaama: Local sources have reported that the Taliban expelled a fighter who forcibly placed a young Bamyani girl onto a military vehicle and referred him to the military prosecutor. After being released from Taliban detention, the girl tragically committed suicide. The Taliban delayed her burial for several days, raising additional concerns. Reports indicate that the Taliban have yet to detain the soldier involved. Speculation suggests that the expulsion may be an attempt to suppress potential protests. The tragic case of the Bamyani girl underscores critical issues regarding the treatment of women and girls under Taliban rule. The delay in burying her body and the lack of clarity about the charges against the fighter highlights broader concerns about human rights abuses and the suppression of women’s rights in Afghanistan. 
Afghanistan International: Several Shia figures at a meeting in Germany declared that the people of Afghanistan, especially Shias, are being deliberately deprived of their human and Islamic rights under Taliban rule. They described the Taliban government as illegitimate and a “government of oppression,” asserting that resistance against the group is “permissible and necessary.” 
Ariana: In 2010, the World Health Organization named the 28th of July as the World Anti-Jaundice Day. This organization stated that the purpose of naming this day is to fight black jaundice disease and control it.