Trump Targets Kamala, Promises Resignations For Afghanistan Withdrawal If Re-Elected

28 Aug 2024

Donald Trump has vowed that, if re-elected, his first act as President will be to demand the resignation of every senior official involved in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. Speaking at the National Guard Association meeting in Detroit on Monday, Trump criticized the handling of the situation, which he described as...

Woman ‘Showing Off’ Her Meet With Armed Talibans In Afghanistan

28 Aug 2024

Marian Abdi, a Somali-American influencer known as Geenyada Madow, is under fire after sharing a photo of herself smiling alongside Taliban fighters during a recent visit to Afghanistan. Abdi, who often documents her travel experiences as a Black Muslim woman, described her trip to the war-torn country as a "dream...

UN Expresses Deep Concern Over New Morality Law in Afghanistan

25 Aug 2024

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has voiced significant concern over Afghanistan's new morality law, enacted by the country’s de facto authorities. The law, which introduces sweeping restrictions on personal conduct, has been described by UNAMA as a "distressing vision for Afghanistan's future." The Taliban authorities ratified the...

Taliban Enforces Strict New Rules: Face Veils And Silence For Afghan Women

23 Aug 2024

The Taliban has imposed a series of harsh new laws further restricting the rights of women in Afghanistan, marking some of the most severe measures since they reclaimed power in 2021. These laws, approved by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, were announced on Wednesday and are detailed in a comprehensive 114-page...

The Legal And Human Rights Implications Of The Taliban’s De Facto Authority In Afghanistan

29 Jul 2024

As the ICJ in its opinion on the Israel-Palestinian dispute called the occupation unlawful and human rights, ICJ, Israel-Palestine, Afghanistan, Taliban, women's rights, international law declared that building settlements in the occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem was illegal and rejected any argument that Israel has sovereignty over the...

Afghanistan’s Tourism Industry Faces Uncertainty Amidst Safety Concerns And Economic Hopes

21 Jul 2024

Afghanistan, once a vibrant stop on the hippie trail, is attempting to revive its tourism industry amidst ongoing security challenges and political uncertainties. Despite decades of conflict and the recent return of the Taliban to power, the country has seen a surprising surge in tourist interest, albeit with significant risks...

Taliban Debuts on Global Stage at UN Afghan Conference

01 Jul 2024

For the first time since recapturing Afghanistan, the Taliban is participating in a global conference. The UN Afghan Conference, which commenced in Doha on Sunday, aims to find ways to improve the lives of Afghan people living under Taliban rule. Notably, India is among the 25 countries participating in the...

Young Afghan Girl’s Journey From Taliban Oppression To Hope In Pakistan

30 Jun 2024

Arzo, a young girl from Afghanistan, is rebuilding her life in Karachi, Pakistan after a traumatic experience. Almost a year ago, overwhelmed by despair, she attempted suicide by drinking acid, which left her severely malnourished. Her siblings tried to help by feeding her through a tube, but she remained as...

Amnesty International Calls On Taliban To Reopen Girls’ Secondary Schools

16 Jun 2024

Amnesty International has called on the Taliban to reopen secondary schools for girls, highlighting that Afghan girls have been deprived of their education rights due to the Taliban's "discriminatory and unjust policies," as reported by Afghanistan-based Khaama Press. Amnesty emphasized that these policies violate international laws. After the Taliban took...

UN Report: Taliban’s Reign in Afghanistan Crushes Dreams of Girls

26 Apr 2024

Amidst the stringent restrictions imposed on women and girls in Afghanistan by the Taliban, TOLO news reports that the United Nations has described the nation as a "graveyard of girls' hopes." Despite the ban, the UN Women's section reaffirms its commitment to supporting Afghan girls in their fight for education....