Ariana: Afghans are reportedly acquiring digital assets that they use to preserve their savings and to lessen the chance of having their money seized by the new authorities, Bloomberg reported this week. According to Bloomberg, the demand for digital currencies in Afghanistan has surged as some Afghans look to buy stablecoins like tether because they are pegged to the U.S dollar. Click here to read more (external link).
Private Universities Say Students Dropping Out
Tolo News: “The major reasons for the decline in students at public and private universities are as follows: recent migrations, economic problems in the community and the lack of support from domestic and foreign institutions for underprivileged students,” said Mohammad Salem Hamidi, head of a private university. Click here to read more (external link).
US commission: Cite Afghanistan for religious persecution
Taliban militants (file photo)
AP: The commission also cited a Human Rights Watch report of the Taliban attacking and seizing property of ethnic Hazaras belonging to the Shiite Muslim minority, plus an Amnesty International report of a Taliban massacre of Hazara men in 2021. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban shifting terrorists away from Pak-Afghan border after Islamabad warning
Express Tribune (Pakistan): In response to Pakistan’s strong message, the Taliban have decided to persuade banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates to move from border regions to other areas of Afghanistan… Pakistan, the official said, though doesn’t agree with the approach but accept the Taliban’s decision to at least to stop immediate cross-border terrorist attacks. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban to ban the activities of YouTube channels in Badakhshan
Aamaj: Local sources in Badakhshan say the activities of YouTube channels which used to make programs in this province have been banned by Taliban’s department of information and culture in Badakhshan. He added that YouTubers must go to Kabul and obtain the license to continue their activities. Click here to read more (external link).
U.S. asset freezes worsen Afghan women’s suffering – UN experts
Reuters: The United States, as well as the Taliban authorities, is contributing to the suffering of women in Afghanistan through asset freezes, U.N. independent experts said on Monday. Click here to read more (external link).
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Taliban Orders Increase of Coal-Fueled Energy Production
Tolo News: The first Deputy Prime Minister, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, ordered relevant departments to facilitate the production of energy from coal Chairing the economic commission, Mullah Baradar called for the prioritization of power resources, according to a statement issued by his office. Click here to read more (external link).
Iran: Taliban Incapable to Establish Peace, Iran to Step Forward to Fight ISKP
8am: In a news conference, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said the Taliban regime is incapable of providing security to Afghanistan citizens, specifically to the Shiite minority sect, adding Iran will take the lead in fighting terrorist groups and ISKP. Click here to read more (external link).
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Report: The Taliban Is the Main Perpetrator of Violence Against Civilians
Taliban Militants in Kabul
8am: The report says that since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, cases of human rights abuses and violence against civilians have increased in the country, and with the escalation of violence and systematic Taliban discrimination against women over political participation, Afghanistan is now among the top 10 countries in war, according to ACLED [Armed Conflict Location and Event Data]. Click here to read more (external link).