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UN Official Meets Taliban, Urges Reverse of NGO Female Worker Ban

The acting head of the United Nations' mission to Afghanistan told the Taliban administration's acting economy minister to reverse a decision to ban female NGO workers during a meeting, according to a statement on Monday. "Millions of Afghans need humanitarian assistance and removing barriers is vital," UNAMA said in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 26, 2022

U.N. urges Taliban to reverse ban on female foreign aid workers

A senior U.N. official has urged Afghanistan's Taliban administration to reverse a ban on female humanitarian workers that charities fear will worsen winter hardships.

Reuters · Dec 26, 2022

Deliveries of millions in hard cash prompts concern over financial transparency in Afghanistan

This picture is said to show millions in cash arriving in Kabul. It's one of several images published by the Taliban-controlled central bank of Afghanistan in recent weeks that has some experts concerned.

ABC News · Dec 10, 2022

UN report highlights hundreds of rights violations in Afghanistan

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Wednesday that the ruling Taliban were responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary arrests, and inhumane punishments in the 10 months since they seized power.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022

At least 10 people wounded after explosion in crowded market in Afghanistan

At least 10 people, including children, have been wounded after a crowded market in Afghanistan was attacked on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2022

Attack on Afghan market kills and wounds "scores" - U.N.

The U.N. mission to Afghanistan reported scores of people were killed and wounded in an attack on a busy market in eastern Nangarhar province on Monday, although Taliban officials said they could only confirm 10 people had been wounded.

Reuters · Jun 20, 2022

Afghanistan face veil decree: ‘I’ve lost the right to choose my clothes’

Women say they fear going out in public despite Taliban vow to respect hard-won rights after 2021 takeover

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022

Pakistan Says Cross-Border Attacks from Afghanistan Have Increased

Pakistan said on Sunday said incidents of its security forces being targeted in cross-border attacks from Afghanistan had risen significantly, and called on Taliban authorities to act against militants, a day after purported air strikes by Pakistan. The incident has increased already simmering tensions between the neighbors. Taliban authorities on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2022

Pakistan says cross-border attacks from Afghanistan have increased

Pakistan said on Sunday said incidents of its security forces being targeted in cross-border attacks from Afghanistan had risen significantly, and called on Taliban authorities to act against militants, a day after purported air strikes by Pakistan.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2022

UNSC expresses concern over Taliban's ban on girls attending school

The UN Security Council has expressed concern over the Taliban's decision to ban girls from attending school above the sixth grade in Afghanistan.

Dynamite News · Mar 28, 2022