Afghanistan

Moscow’s move to delist Taliban faces skepticism over IS-KP threats

Analysts warn that removing the Taliban from the terror list might not curb threats from extremist groups like IS-KP

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD / THE MEDIA LINE
09/10/2024

Divorced Afghan child brides forced to return to former husbands under Taliban rule

The BBC, following the case of Bibi Nazdana, reported that the Taliban is invalidating divorces granted by the Afghan court - forcing divorced child brides to return to their previous marital status.

Hamza bin Laden’s return: Al-Qaeda’s revival in Afghanistan sparks global terror fears

Hamza’s survival and resurgence could signify al-Qaeda’s most significant revival since the Iraq War.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
16/09/2024

Taliban official brags of growing int'l acceptance, defends gender apartheid laws

Taliban government deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat claimed some international bodies were using women’s rights issues as a cover and pressure tool to reach its goals. 

World's oldest Jewish text debuts exhibit at Museum of the Bible

The exhibit, titled Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book, features the book from the 700s which was discovered in Afghanistan.

'A distressing vision for Afghanistan': UN official denounces new Taliban vice and virtue laws

“After decades of war and in the midst of a terrible humanitarian crisis, the Afghan people deserve much better," said UNAMA official Roza Otynbayeva.

Airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk

Major airlines are now flying over Afghanistan, considering it safer than routes over the Middle East amid escalating conflicts.

By REUTERS
23/08/2024

UAE accepts Taliban diplomat as Afghan ambassador

Taliban appointees are running diplomatic missions in several countries, including in neighboring Pakistan.

By REUTERS
23/08/2024

Taliban appoints ambassador to UAE for first time since Afghanistan takeover

The Taliban appointed Mawlawi Badreddin Haqqani as ambassador to the UAE, marking its second accredited envoy after China.

By REUTERS
22/08/2024

Taliban bars UN human rights special rapporteur from Afghanistan

Taliban FM: "UN reports are based on prejudices and anecdotes detrimental to interests of Afghanistan and the Afghan people."

By REUTERS
21/08/2024
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