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Kabul: Issuing a diktat that is reflective of the real intention of the Taliban, the spokesperson of the group has directed working women to stay at home until proper systems are in place to ensure their safety. more
Future Afghanistan govt will not be complete without women: ex-Parliamentarian

Kabul: A former female Afghani Parliamentarian has batted for the presence of women in the future government of the country, giving a strong message to Taliban insurgents who have overrun ...

US govt leads other nations in expressing concern over rights of women, girls in Afghanistan under Taliban rule

Kabul: The US government and several other nations, including  Australia, joined to issue a statement where they expressed deep concern  about the rights of women and girls in A ...

Taliban responsible for brutal massacre of Hazara men in Afghanistan: Amnesty International

Kabul: Taliban fighters massacred nine ethnic Hazara men after taking control of Afghanistan’s Ghazni province last month, Amnesty International said today.

CPJ says Taliban should allow women journalists to broadcast news

Washington:  The Committee to Protect Journalists has said the Taliban insurgents, who have taken Afghanistan under their control, must immediately cease harassing and attacking jour ...

Taliban control over Afghanistan poses threat to Uyghur: Expert

Kabul: A political analyst has said the current situation in Afghanistan, which has been captured by Taliban insurgents, is critical for the Uyghur community.

My heart goes out to Afghan women and girls under Taliban: NSA Jake Sullivan

Washington: US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan on Tuesday expressed concern over the Taliban insurgents' treatment towards women and girls in Afghanistan, a nation captu ...

Afghanistan: UN agencies urge Taliban to make good on promises to protect vulnerable

Afghan civilians continue to bear the brunt of the Taliban takeover in the country where humanitarian needs remain critical and widespread among existing and newly displaced populations, ...

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says group will support women's rights in Afghanistan

Kabul: Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday said the group will support women's rights and a free media under Islamic law.

As Taliban whitewashes picture of woman in Kabul observers fear about safety and rights of women in new Afghanistan

Kabul: A picture of a man whitewashing the photo of a woman in Kabul has earned the attention of netizens as Taliban insurgents took control of the Afghanistan capital, triggering fears a ...