8am: The human rights organization “Rawadari” has revealed the shocking state of the educational system under Taliban rule in its latest report. The findings expose how the Taliban has radically reshaped the curriculum, aligning it with their ideology and mandating the teaching of their religious doctrines. The report highlights the disorder and chaos caused by
8am: The Taliban have repeatedly denied the presence of ISIS in Afghanistan, labeling it as propaganda from their enemies. However, findings from the Hasht-e Subh Daily indicate that, in the past 40 days, ISIS has killed 18 individuals in attacks in Ghor province, including four Taliban members. The report reveals that over the past month,
Afghanistan International: Sources from Takhar province have informed Afghanistan International that the Taliban has arrested seven of its own members in the Baharak district on suspicion of collaborating with ISIS. Click here to read more (external link). Related 3 Die In Clash Between Taliban, Islamic State-Khorasan In Afghanistan
RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi and Will Tizard: Severe winds in Afghanistan’s central Ghor Province have destroyed a tent settlement where hundreds of flood victims were temporarily sheltered. Their original homes were swept away in the summer by torrential rains. The Taliban government promised to build new housing, but no construction — or even basic aid —
8am: Local sources in Allahyar District, Ghor Province, accused individuals linked to “Mawlawi Jaber,” the Taliban district governor, of the murder after the bodies of the 45-year-old woman and her granddaughter were discovered. They alleged that the local Taliban official moved the family of one of his associates, who lived near the woman’s house, to
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi May 26, 2024 Flooding from heavy rainfall swept through a remote village in northeast Afghanistan, killing 10 members of a single family. Local Taliban officials in Badakhshan Province told RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi that four bodies had been recovered, and rescuers were searching for more after the May 26 flooding overnight. Mohammad Akram
8am: It’s been over a week since the devastating floods hit Ghor province. During this time, the Taliban have made no efforts to clean up Firozkoh City, rescue trapped individuals, or recover belongings from the mud. Consequently, many rural roads remain impassable. Residents, faced with the Taliban’s indifference to relief efforts, have taken matters into
Khaama: Following the devastating floods in Ghor province, concerns have increased over the potential collapse of the “Minaret of Jam,” an 800-year-old structure and the oldest mud-brick minaret in the world. Local sources in Ghor province report that recent floods have submerged the Minaret of Jam and nearly destroyed its protective walls. Click here to
Ariana: As many as 50 people died and 10 others went missing following floods in Afghanistan’s western Ghor province on Friday, local officials said. A total of 2,000 houses were destroyed and 4,000 homes were partially damaged in the floods, the provincial police said in a statement. 2,500 shops have been completely destroyed. Click here
8am: Local sources in Ghor have reported a distressing incident involving Taliban fighters forcibly abducting a young girl from her home at gunpoint. Reports suggest that Khairullah Khairkhah, the district governor, Abdul Hamid Khalid, the security commander, Mohammad Moshfeq, the intelligence deputy, and Tawhidi, the intelligence officer of Pasaband district, were involved in the raid