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While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, UN official warns of rights crisis

Taliban rulers marked five years in power, citing stability after decades of upheaval. A UN official warned of a grave human rights crisis, especially for girls denied education. The Taliban administration imposed severe restrictions on women's rights and freedoms. Despite claims of security and infrastructure improvements, international isolation persists for…

The Economic Times

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

The Independent UK

G.R.L. Singer Lauren Bennett was allegedly ‘failed’ by doctors for five months before her death, father reveals in explosive statement

"We have no suspicions regarding the circumstances of her death, only deep disappointment."

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Three injured in Herat as Taliban move to disperse protest over dress code violations

Herat erupted in chaos Tuesday when protests erupted over the controversial detainment of women for supposed dress code breaches. Tensions soared as security forces intervened, leading to reports of gunfire and three individuals injured. The vice and virtue ministry quickly refuted claims of arrests, labeling them unfounded gossip.

The Times of India

Afghan protesters injured during demonstration against Taliban-imposed dress code for women

A crackdown by Afghan authorities on demonstrators in western Afghanistan has left at least three people injured, eyewitnesses say

The Independent UK

Maine’s pool of money from taxes on home sales is growing. How is it being used?

Maine lawmakers are considering using the state's real estate transfer tax to support homeless shelters in addition to affordable housing programs, including those for first-time home buyers and foreclosure prevention

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Afghanistan's Taliban rulers carry out public execution in sports stadium

The man had been convicted of killing 13 members of a family, including children, and was executed by one of their relatives, according to police.

Euronews

Afghanistan's Taliban have 'weaponized' the judicial system to oppress women, UN expert says

The independent U_N_ investigator on human rights in Afghanistan says its Taliban rulers have “weaponized” the legal and judicial system to oppress women and girls in what amounts to “crimes against humanity."

The Independent UK

UN official backs call for FIFA action on gender oppression in Afghanistan

The UN special rapporteur on Afghanistan urges ‘strong stand’ from FIFA for nation’s women to make international return.

Al Jazeera

‘They are coming because they are persecuted’: UN special rapporteur calls on UK to open up to more Afghan refugees

INTERVIEW: Richard Bennett tells Arpan Rai Afghans escaping Taliban rule to Britain are classic examples of refugees

The Independent UK

In Afghanistan, Women Haven’t Given Up

Despite jail, torture, and death threats, activists are resisting the Taliban in the country and abroad

The Walrus

US judge affirms Naval Academy consideration of race in admissions process

Decision could tee up another battle over considerations of race in university admissions before US Supreme Court.

Al Jazeera

Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, saying a diverse military is stronger

A federal judge has upheld the consideration of race in admissions at the U.S. Naval Academy, ruling that military cohesion and other national security factors mean the officer training school should not be subjected to the same standards as civilian universities

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Federal Judge Upholds Naval Academy's Diversity Admissions Practices

Federal judge supports Naval Academy's use of race in admissions for diversity and national security.

The Independent UK

Middlesborough rioter who stopped drivers to check they were white jailed

Jake Wray using an England flag as a mask, approached police shouting: ‘You can stick you chicken tikka up your a***’

Evening Standard

Jail for racist who stopped drivers during disorder to ask if they were ‘white’

Jake Wray, 23, admitted violent disorder after stopping cars, trying to set a hatchback alight and pushing flaming wheelie bins at police.

International Business Times

Taliban's Morality Ministry Refuses To Cooperate With UN Afghan Mission

The Taliban government's morality ministry said it would not cooperate with the United Nations mission in Afghanistan, calling it "an opposing side".

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UN Rights Expert Barred From Afghanistan: Diplomatic Source

The UN special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan has been barred from entering the country, a diplomatic source told AFP on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Afghanistan’s gender apartheid: don’t embolden the Taliban

Editorial: Women have been stripped of their freedom, dignity and livelihoods. The international community must heed their demands

Al Jazeera

Afghan women stage rare protests, braving Taliban reprisals

As handfuls gather on International Women’s Day, UN rights rapporteur calls for release of detained rights activists.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan girls education activist Matiullah Wesa released by Taliban

Wesa, who travelled the country campaigning for girls to have access to education, freed after seven months in prison.

The Independent UK

Taliban free Afghan activist arrested 7 months ago after campaigning for girls’ education

A nonprofit organization in Afghanistan says the Taliban have freed an activist who campaigned for the education of girls

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Commanders season opener in 28 days: Washington’s best No. 28

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The Conversation

The Taliban’s war on women in Afghanistan must be formally recognized as gender apartheid

The second anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is fast approaching. Since then, Afghan women have been denied the most basic human rights in what can only be described as gender apartheid.

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