The Latest Breaking News from Taliban

‘I escaped – but Taliban are hunting my colleagues’: Afghan British Council worker reveals fears for those left behind

Many more contractors still live in fear in Afghanistan and struggle to get the documentation to flee

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

UN tells Afghan staff not to work for 48 hours - UN sources

The United Nations has told all Afghan staff not to report to work in Afghanistan for 48 hours for security reasons while it seeks additional information from the Taliban authorities about a ban on Afghan women working for the world body, U.N. sources told Reuters on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2023

UN Afghan staff told to stay home as Taliban signals UN female ban

The United Nations told some 3,300 Afghan staff not to come to work in Afghanistan for the next two days after the Taliban authorities signaled on Tuesday that they would enforce a ban on Afghan women working for the world body.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2023

Taliban carries out deadly raid on ISIL hideout in Afghanistan

A police spokesman says an ISIL hideout in Nahri Shahi district was targeted and six fighters were killed.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2023

Nepalese guards airlifted from Kabul to UK now face deportation

Former British embassy guards arrested and detained, with some reportedly told they will be forcibly removed

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Mum of 'danger tourist' held by Taliban says son went to Afghanistan to 'find himself'

Miles Routledge, 23, a traveller, was reportedly detained by the Taliban on March 2 and has been accused by the militants of engaging in 'suspicious activities'

Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2023

Mother of danger tourist detained by Taliban in Afghanistan ‘desperate to know he is safe’

Miles Routledge, 23, is one of three British men being detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2023

Two Britons held by Taliban speak to families for first time since arrest

Calls described as ‘great relief’ after Kevin Cornwell, 53, and an unnamed man were detained in Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023

After the Fall

A mother and son in suburban Sydney, almost 100 lives on the line and a perilous rescue mission on the other side of the world. Can they pull it off?

ABC News · Apr 2, 2023

British men detained in Afghanistan hold ’emotional’ call with family

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said anyone travelling to dangerous parts of the world should take the utmost caution

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023