How The Taliban’s New Law ‘Erases’ Women
Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that…
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Gender Apartheid In Afghanistan
Until the collapse of Afghanistan’s US-backed government in August 2021, few knew clearly what the…
This Is Why Afghans Are ‘Voiceless’ In The Face Of Climate Impacts
For three consecutive years, Afghanistan has experienced recurring droughts and flash floods exacerbated by climate…
Taliban Restrictions May Amount To Femicide, Warn UN Experts
Source: AP, PTI Taliban restrictions on Afghan women and girls may amount to femicide if…
UN Condemns Taliban’s Ban On Women From Working For UN Af
Source: PTI The UN Security Council has unanimously condemned the decision by the Taliban to…
How A Patriarchal Mindset Keeps Women Away From Peace Efforts
Fatima (not her real name) is a university student in Bangladesh. She had just finished…
UN Sorry For Photo Of Its Personnel In Front Of Taliban Flag
(Source: PTI) The UN has apologised for “a significant lapse in judgement” after photographs surfaced…
Comment: Did The West Fail Afghan Women?
After debarring Afghan women from parks and gyms, the Taliban has now imposed a ban…
Taliban Suspends Uni Education For Women
(Source: IANS) The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has announced the suspension of university education for…
Under Taliban Rule, Afghan Women Are More Oppressed Than Ever
The recent announcement that women and girls in Afghanistan have been banned by the Taliban…
Are Women’s Rights Still Chimerical?
In the past few days, two news reports caught my attention. One of them said…
After Parks, Taliban Bans Afghan Women From Using Gyms
(Source: AP) The Taliban are banning women from using gyms in Afghanistan, an official in…
The Ongoing War On Human Rights In Af
The word “anniversary” usually brings about happy and memorable moments. But Aug. 15 marks one…
No Driving Licences To Afghan Women: Taliban
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has stopped issuing driving licenses to women in Kabul and…
UN Chief Warns Millions Of Afghans Are On The ‘Verge Of Death’
The United Nations chief warned on Thursday that millions of Afghans are on the “verge…
As US Military Leaves Kabul, Many Americans, Afghans Remain
As the final five US military transport aircraft lifted off out of Afghanistan, they left…
Rockets Fired At Kabul Airport Hours Before US Pullout
Islamic State militants fired a volley of rockets at Kabul’s rapidly emptying international airport on…
Taliban Kill Folk Singer After Having Tea With Him
The family members of a folk singer north of Kabul say the Taliban killed him….
‘High Terror Threat’ At Kabul Airport: US, Allies
Western nations warned on Thursday of an imminent terrorist threat at Kabul airport, where thousands…
World Bank Freezes Aid To Afghanistan After Taliban Takeover
The World Bank has suspended aid to Afghanistan, saying it is “deeply concerned” by the…
Taliban Warns Of ‘Consequences’ If August 31 Deadline Extended
Ahead of an emergency G7 meeting on Afghanistan, the Taliban on Monday warned that there…
7 Afghans Killed In Chaos At Kabul Airport
A panicked crush of people trying to enter Kabul’s international airport killed seven Afghan civilians…
Official Taliban Websites Go Offline, Reasons Unknown
Taliban websites, that delivered the victorious insurgents’ official messages to Afghans and the world at…
Visas To Af Opinion Makers, Women Activists To Get Priority
In line with its historical ties with the Afghan people, India will prioritise granting visas…
Woman News Anchor Barred From Work After Taliban Takeover
An Afghan woman journalist has said she was barred from working at her TV station…