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Afghanistan's female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban

NEW DELHI: Female Afghan cricketer Firooza Amiri declares that her team will "represent millions of women in Afghanistan who are denied their rights" as they reunite for an exhibition match in Australia on Thursday.

The Times of India

Afghanistan women’s cricket team reunites for first match in three years after Taliban ban

Cricketer Firooza Amiri says her team will ‘represent millions of women in Afghanistan who are denied their rights’

The Independent UK

Millions Of Afghans Facing Food Insecurity Due To Aid Cuts

Challenges faced by World Food Programme in Afghanistan due to funding cuts and Taliban restrictions, impacting aid efforts for millions in need.

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Cricket Australia boss backs players to express own views on facing Afghanistan

Nick Hockley supports men’s side taking a view before Champions Trophy while Afghanistan Women’s XI play Cricket Without Borders team

The Guardian - AU

Iran's foreign minister meets the Taliban in the first visit to Kabul in 8 years

Senior Taliban officials in Afghanistan say they hope for better relations with Iran after a visit from its foreign minister

The Independent UK

Trump Refugee Embargo Cancels Hope For Afghan Migrants

After working for years alongside the United States to combat the Taliban in Afghanistan, Zahra says she was just days from being evacuated to America when President Donald Trump suspended refugee admissions.

International Business Times

Rubio Threatens Bounties On Taliban Leaders Over Detained Americans

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday threatened bounties on the heads of Afghanistan's Taliban leaders, sharply escalating the tone as he said more Americans may be detained in the country than previously thought.

International Business Times

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International court wants to arrest Taliban leaders over human rights abuses of Afghan women

After years of systemic oppression, Afghan women might finally see some justice served.

Marie Claire

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant against Taliban leaders for persecuting Afghan women

Supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Supreme Court chief Abdul Hakim Haqqani accused of crimes against humanity

The Independent UK

Afghan refugees urge Pakistan to ease visa regime after Trump’s pause on US resettlement programs

Afghan refugees are appealing to Pakistan’s premier to ease a visa regime on humanitarian grounds after President Donald Trump paused the U.S. refugee programs, panicking thousands of Afghans who said they are now facing a risk of arrests and deportations to Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Afghan women’s group hails court's move to arrest Taliban leaders for persecution of women

An Afghan women's group is welcoming the decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Taliban leaders for their persecution of women

The Independent UK

Taekwondo Star Hamidi Sacrifices Her Freedom To Battle The Taliban

Afghan taekwondo star Marzieh Hamidi told AFP the death threats she has received, forcing her to live under French police protection, show how effective her stinging criticism of the Taliban has been.

International Business Times

ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women

Reasonable grounds to believe crimes against humanity are being committed against women and girls in Afghanistan, application says

The Guardian - UK

Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's Reclusive Taliban Leader

Secluded in his stronghold in southern Afghanistan, reclusive Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is the cornerstone of the movement that has ruled the country unchallenged since reclaiming power in 2021, strictly enforcing Islamic law.

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The Independent UK

International Criminal Court prosecutor requests Taliban arrest warrants over repression of women and girls

‘These applications recognise that Afghan women and girls as well as the LGBT+ community are facing unprecedented persecution’

International Business Times

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Of Taliban Leaders Over Persecution Of Women

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Thursday said he was seeking arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women, a crime against humanity.

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Afghan Refugees In Pakistan Appeal For U.S. Assistance

15,000 Afghan refugees await U.S. resettlement amid suspension of refugee program, facing uncertainty and distress. Advocacy groups urge reconsideration of...

The Independent UK

Afghans fleeing Taliban urge Trump to lift refugee program suspension

Afghans who fled after the Taliban seized power have appealed to President Donald Trump to exempt them from an order suspending the relocation of refugees to the United States, some saying they risked their lives to support U.S. troops

Evening Standard

Inspiring graduate was first in her family to go to school after fleeing Taliban

Gurvin Chopra has graduated from the University of Bristol with a master’s degree in human rights law

The Times of India

'Boycott is not the way to go about it': Jos Buttler on England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI; Following calls for a boycott due to the Taliban regime's attack on women's rights, captain Jos Buttler says England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan should go ahead.

The Independent UK

England captain Jos Buttler reveals stance on possible boycott of Afghanistan clash

England have faced calls to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture due to the Taliban regime’s assault on women’s rights

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