In a public inquiry, a former member of the UK Special Air Service (SAS) testified that they had a ‘golden pass’ to evade accountability for murders committed in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013. The inquiry, revealing damning evidence of extrajudicial…
Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi has called on the England and Wales Cricket Board to support a boycott of the upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in Lahore. The push comes from nearly 200 UK politicians in response to the Taliban’s…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is under pressure from UK politicians to boycott a forthcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan due to concerns over the Taliban’s restrictions on women’s rights in the country. A letter signed by over…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is under pressure from UK politicians to boycott an upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in response to the Taliban’s treatment of women’s rights. A letter from a group of over 160 politicians,…
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has raised concerns over the construction of the Pashtan dam in Afghanistan, citing potential violations of bilateral agreements and a detrimental impact on water flow into Iran. Iranian spokesperson Esmail Baghaei expressed worries about excessive restrictions…
Volker Turk, the UN human rights chief, has called on Taliban authorities to reverse their ban on Afghan women working for NGOs. In a statement, he expressed deep concern following the Taliban’s recent decree threatening to revoke NGO licenses that…
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the leading conservative party in Germany, expressed support for the deportation of refugees convicted of crimes to Syria and Afghanistan. He acknowledged the instability in Syria but insisted on the need for a stricter immigration…
Following the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, his contributions to peace and global conflict resolution are being celebrated, particularly for his post-presidency efforts. While praised by leaders like Chinese President Xi Jinping for aiding U.S.-China relations, Carter’s presidency…
Since the Taliban regained power in August 2021, Afghan women have been systematically pushed out of public spaces. A recent decree prohibits the construction of windows overlooking women’s areas, which the Taliban claims could lead to ‘obscenity.’ Many restrictions have…
The Taliban have issued a warning to NGOs operating in Afghanistan that they will revoke permits if they employ women, reiterating a two-year-old decree that mandated the suspension of women’s employment. This announcement reflects ongoing attempts to limit the activities…
The relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan has deteriorated recently, particularly following Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory and Taliban counterattacks. Despite Pakistan’s initial support for the Taliban’s rise, the current Afghan government is increasingly aligned with nationalist rhetoric, complicating the…
The Afghan Ministry of Defense announced that Taliban forces have targeted several locations in neighboring Pakistan following recent airstrikes by Pakistani aircraft. The statement highlighted operations beyond a so-called ‘hypothetical line’, referring to disputed border areas. While no casualties or…
