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Taliban Leader Orders Re-evaluation of Court Cases

Externa nyheter Hibatullah Akhundzada has issued an order to cancel and re-examine thousands of criminal and legal cases that had been closed by the previous government.

’When I see the boys going to school, it hurts’

Externa nyheter "Every day I wake up with the hope of going back to school. They [the Taliban] keep saying they will open schools. But it's been almost two years now. I don't believe them. It breaks my heart," says 17-year-old Habiba.

Three women protesting in Kabul arrested by the Taliban

Externa nyheter A group of women marching in Kabul on Sunday morning were violently dispersed by Taliban forces and some have been detained, according to other women who were present.

UK aid cuts could force closure of Afghan project supporting women and girls

Externa nyheter Save the Children said it has been told by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office that it will receive just over £1m of a promised £7m to support more than 100,000 people to access essential basic services such as healthcare and education.

Assassinations in Afghanistan point to ISIS-K resurgence

Externa nyheter A fresh wave of assassination attempts on top Taliban officials has rocked multiple regions across the country and prompted fears of the group’s potential to attack targets outside Afghanistan, including U.S. and Western interests.

Aid funding shortfall could push Afghans into famine – WFP

Externa nyheter A drop in donor funding could push parts of Afghanistan into famine this year, the World Food Programme said, adding that up to 9 million Afghans could be left without food aid after it had already had to slash rations.

Earthquake in Pakistan and Afghanistan kills at least 19 people

Externa nyheter At least 19 people have been killed and more than 200 injured after a powerful earthquake shook large parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Five countries eager to invest in lithium mines in Nuristan: officials

Externa nyheter The deputy of youth in the Ministry of Information and Culture, said that Japan, the US, China, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are among the countries that are interested in investing in the mining sector of lithium mines in Nuristan province.

50% of Media Outlets Closed after Political Change

Externa nyheter Afghanistan National Journalists Union (ANJU) in a report said that after the establishment of the Islamic Emirate, 53% of journalists lost their employment and 50% of the media outlets were closed over many reasons, particularly financial issues.