The Taliban

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How The Taliban’s New Law ‘Erases’ Women

Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that violate people’s freedoms and human…

1 year ago
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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 Taliban wanted once they had…

1 year ago
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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 change. And yet, Afghanistan was…

2 years ago
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Taliban Restrictions May Amount To Femicide, Warn UN Experts

Source: AP, PTI Taliban restrictions on Afghan women and girls may amount to femicide if they are not reversed, a…

2 years ago
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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 ban Afghan women from working…

2 years ago
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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 her classes when she received…

3 years ago
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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 of some of its personnel…

3 years ago
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Comment: Did The West Fail Afghan Women?

After debarring Afghan women from parks and gyms, the Taliban has now imposed a ban on them attending universities and…

3 years ago
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Taliban Suspends Uni Education For Women

(Source: IANS) The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has announced the suspension of university education for female students all across the…

3 years ago
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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 government from visiting parks and…

3 years ago
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Are Women’s Rights Still Chimerical?

In the past few days, two news reports caught my attention. One of them said that women in Afghanistan have…

3 years ago
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After Parks, Taliban Bans Afghan Women From Using Gyms

(Source: AP) The Taliban are banning women from using gyms in Afghanistan, an official in Kabul said on Thursday, the…

3 years ago
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The Ongoing War On Human Rights In Af

The word “anniversary” usually brings about happy and memorable moments. But Aug. 15 marks one year since the Taliban takeover…

3 years ago
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No Driving Licences To Afghan Women: Taliban

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has stopped issuing driving licenses to women in Kabul and other provinces, media reports said.…

3 years ago
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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 of death," urging the international…

4 years ago
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As US Military Leaves Kabul, Many Americans, Afghans Remain

As the final five US military transport aircraft lifted off out of Afghanistan, they left behind up to 200 Americans…

4 years ago
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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 Monday, with just hours left…

4 years ago
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Taliban Kill Folk Singer After Having Tea With Him

The family members of a folk singer north of Kabul say the Taliban killed him. The shooting of Fawad Andarabi…

4 years ago
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‘High Terror Threat’ At Kabul Airport: US, Allies

Western nations warned on Thursday of an imminent terrorist threat at Kabul airport, where thousands of people are trying to…

4 years ago
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World Bank Freezes Aid To Afghanistan After Taliban Takeover

The World Bank has suspended aid to Afghanistan, saying it is "deeply concerned" by the situation there, especially regarding women's…

4 years ago
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Taliban Warns Of ‘Consequences’ If August 31 Deadline Extended

Ahead of an emergency G7 meeting on Afghanistan, the Taliban on Monday warned that there will be "consequences" if the…

4 years ago
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7 Afghans Killed In Chaos At Kabul Airport

A panicked crush of people trying to enter Kabul's international airport killed seven Afghan civilians in the crowds, the British…

4 years ago
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Official Taliban Websites Go Offline, Reasons Unknown

Taliban websites, that delivered the victorious insurgents' official messages to Afghans and the world at large in five languages, went…

4 years ago
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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 to civil society members, opinion…

4 years ago
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Woman News Anchor Barred From Work After Taliban Takeover

An Afghan woman journalist has said she was barred from working at her TV station after the Taliban took control…

4 years ago

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