Afghanistan, Taliban
Taliban in control of 39 Afghan embassies globally
The Taliban administration is in control of 39 Afghan embassies and consulates globally three years after it took over Afghanistan and the previous Western-backed government collapsed, the acting foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Afghanistan risks polio outbreak as Taliban restricts women from delivering vaccines
Afghanistan is at risk of a polio outbreak, health officials have warned, after the Taliban suspended the vaccination campaign over security fears and restrictions on women.
Taliban Suspend Polio Vaccination Campaigns
The Taliban has suspended polio vaccination campaigns across Afghanistan, the United Nations announced Monday. News of the suspension was relayed to U.N. agencies right before the September immunization campaign was due to start.
Afghanistan reopens its embassy in Oman, the Taliban say
The Taliban say that Afghanistan's Embassy in Oman has reopened. It’s the latest sign of their growing inclusion among Gulf Arab countries and follows the acceptance by the United Arab Emirates of a Taliban ambassador last month.
Afghanistan reopens Embassy in Oman, marks Taliban's growing diplomatic presence in Gulf
Afghanistan’s Embassy in Oman has reopened, an official in Kabul said Tuesday, the latest sign of the growing inclusion of the Taliban among Gulf Arab countries following the United Arab Emirates’ acceptance of a Taliban ambassador last month.
Afghan warlord Dostum calls for united move to end Taliban rule
Veteran Afghan warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum has reportedly called on groups that oppose the fundamentalist Taliban to unite to create a parallel government-in-exile for Afghanistan that will move to dislodge the extremist group from power.
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan. It's a devastating setback for polio eradication.
Taliban jams Afghan TV station 'with Iran's help'
The Taliban has jammed the only remaining free press television station covering Afghanistan potentially with Iran’s assistance, The National can disclose.In the last week, the group have blocked broadcasts of Afghan International TV (AITV) into the country,
The Economist11h
The Taliban is removing every shred of freedom from women
L ast month the Taliban published a new consolidated code of religious laws. It has left Afghan women reeling, with many now ...
Foreign Policy1d
The Taliban’s Misogyny Finally Needs a U.S. Response
In its latest assault on basic freedoms, Afghanistan has banned women and girls from speaking in public. It marks a new low ...
Nature2d
Why aren’t there talks with the Taliban about getting women and girls back into education?
World leaders are restarting their engagement with the Taliban — yet the rights of half of the population is not on their ...
Taliban begins enforcing new draconian laws, and Afghan women despair
The new religious code issued late last month bans women from raising their voices, reciting the Quran in public, and looking ...
Taliban cracking down on stricter laws for Afghan women
Three years after seizing power, the Taliban is cracking down on women’s rights. After the Taliban took control of ...
The Express Tribune1h
Taliban in control of 39 embassies globally
The Taliban administration is in control of 39 Afghan embassies and consulates globally three years after they took over ...
Stars and Stripes3d
Taliban begin enforcing new draconian laws, and Afghan women despair
As the Taliban begins enforcing new draconian laws, Afghan women say that whatever hopes they once harbored for an easing of ...
The Taliban Is Trying to Silence Women. We Cannot Stand Silent | Opinion
The situation of women and girls under the Taliban controlled Afghanistan is unparalleled in the world in terms of its ...