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How the Taliban's more effective and ‘fairer’ tax system helped it win control of Afghanistan

When the Taliban dramatically gained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, they used bombs and guns to swiftly overcome state security forces. But they also had another valuable and effective weapon at their disposal: taxes.

The Conversation

The history of secret education for girls in Afghanistan – and its use as a political symbol

In August 2021 the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, and since then secondary education for girls in the country has been banned. However, there have been reports of clandestine girls’ schools operating despite the ban. Teenage girls are reportedly taking extraordinary risks to attend lessons. Their teachers bravely share knowledge,…

The Conversation

UN Split over Ban on Taliban Officials' Travel

Members of the United Nations Security Council remained divided Monday over whether to exempt some of Afghanistan's Taliban officials from a travel ban, diplomatic sources said. Under a 2011 Security Council resolution, 135 Taliban leaders are subject to a sanctions regime that includes asset freezes and travel bans, AFP said.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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At least 20 dead in central Afghanistan floods

At least 20 people have been killed in flash floods in central Afghanistan over the last 48 hours, a disaster management official said on Monday, with heavy rain destroying thousands of homes and damaging agricultural land.

Reuters

Exclusive-U.S. commits to Afghan asset talks despite frustration with Taliban - sources

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will press ahead with talks on releasing billions of dollars in Afghanistan's foreign-held assets despite the late al Qaeda leader's presence in Kabul and foot-dragging by the Taliban and Afghan central bank, according to three sources with knowledge of the situation.

Reuters

Official: Flooding in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 9

Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in eastern Afghanistan overnight has left at least nine people dead, swept away homes and destroyed livestock and agricultural land,

The Independent UK

Co Down man tells of pride at helping 15,000 people flee from war-torn Afghanistan

“There were a lot of times I shed a tear."

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Kite fliers gathered in multiple cities in a show of solidarity with Afghanistan

The "Fly With Me" kite festival was created as a show of solidarity with the people of Afghanistan to mark one year since the country fell to the Taliban.

WEKU

Kite-flying festival marks year since Taliban’s Afghanistan takeover

Music, poetry and dance were showcased to show solidarity with the country’s people.

The Independent UK

Afghan female judge fleeing Taliban appeals after Home Office refuses UK entry

Lawyers say the woman, who is in hiding in Pakistan with her son, will be killed if sent back to Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK

The reason kites were flying over Liverpool

"I wanted to express sympathy by flying kites"

Liverpool Echo

Female Afghan judge hiding from Taliban appeals against denial of entry to UK

Lawyers said the woman known as Y and her son fled Afghanistan and are currently hiding in Pakistan.

The Independent UK

How the Taliban Crushed a Shiite Uprising in Northern Afghanistan

The rumbling of engines echoed across the valley at dusk, as scores of men with mismatched camouflage and mud-caked Kalashnikovs descended into the town in northern Afghanistan. Many had driven hours down the snow-capped mountains to reach the town and join forces with Mawlawi Mahdi Mujahid, a former Shiite commander…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Americans should focus on Biden’s accomplishments, says chief of staff – as it happened

Ron Klain argues president has made a historic impact and that focus shouldn’t be on inflation or Afghanistan withdrawal

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Al Jazeera

Women working inside an Afghan chemical lab face uncertain future

At a fertiliser plant in Afghanistan’s north, women work to support their families amid changes after Taliban’s return.

The Guardian - UK

We fled the Taliban in chaos, shock and terror. A year later we have a new home and hope

My work as a journalist made us targets. Now we have a safe new home and I am determined to keep reporting on the bravery of Afghan women and girls

Foreign Affairs

What the Taliban Really Fear

A resistance movement is growing in Afghanistan—and it needs international support.

Bangkok Post

No justification for engaging with Taliban

In the year since the United States' disgraceful abandonment of Afghanistan to the Taliban, the country has gone down precisely the path any logical observer would have predicted: a medieval, jihadist, terrorist-sheltering emirate has been established. The US will incur costs for betraying its Afghan allies for a long time…

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The Hindu

Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal leaves for Iran; to assess progress of Chabahar port

Located in the Sistan-Balochistan province on the energy-rich Iran's southern coast, the Chabahar port is being developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan to boost trade ties.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: After a year under Taliban rule, Afghans feel the price of peace.

Afghanistan today under Taliban rule virtually mirrors what the country was like before the American invasion in October 2001. Girls cannot attend secondary school. Once again, women no longer work as lawyers, judges or police officers. Men must wear beards and traditional Afghan garb.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: One year after messy withdrawal, America shuns Afghanistan and its women

America’s exit from Afghanistan was going to come eventually. Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump both declared their intentions to extricate the U.S. from its “forever war.” The American public by and large ratified this position.

The Independent UK

Police: Death toll in Afghan capital mosque bombing now 21

A Taliban police spokesman in Afghanistan’s capital says the toll from a mosque bombing has risen to 21 people killed with 33 others wounded in the attack

Evening Standard

Kabul: 21 killed and dozens injured in ‘suicide attack’ on mosque in Afghan capital

Several children are reported to be among dozens wounded in the latest attack to strike Afghanistan in the year since the Taliban seized power

Dynamite News

Afghanistan: At least 20 dead, 40 injured in mosque explosion in Kabul

The blast reportedly took place in a mosque in the Khair Khana area during evening prayers. Read more on Dynamite News:

Reuters

'Pain does not go away': Anger persists for family of U.S. Marine killed in Kabul

The last text message Darin Taylor Hoover sent his mother from Kabul's airport a year ago was short but one she still reads every day.

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