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286 cases of violence against journalists

Externa nyheter Nai – Supporting Free Media organization, said that after the establishment of the Islamic Emirate, it has registered 286 cases of violence against journalists.
According to Nai, most cases of violence against journalists include beatings, insults and arbitrary arrests.

Islamic Scholars to Visit Afghanistan for Talks on ‘Islam’s Position on Women’

Externa nyheter The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said on Thursday to send a group of distinguished Islamic scholars to Afghanistan for talks on the position of Islam on women’s education and employment.

Former SAS soldier arrested and charged in Australia for alleged war crime

Externa nyheter A former SAS soldier accused of killing an Afghan civilian during a mission in southern Afghanistan more than a decade ago has been arrested and charged with the war crime of murder.

Supreme leader issues decree against nepotism

Externa nyheter The supreme leader of the Taliban has issued a decree against nepotism, barring officials in Afghanistan’s Taliban administration from hiring relatives in government positions. Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, also ordered all Taliban officials to sack their sons and other relatives who are already working in their administration.

Supreme leader bans cultivation of cannabis

Externa nyheter In the decree, the Ministry of Interior and other investigative agencies have been directed to arrest and refer anyone who breaks the law to court where punishment will be meted out in accordance with Sharia law.

Evacuated Afghan women’s team included ’false’ footballers

Externa nyheter A high-profile evacuation to the UK of Afghan female footballers fleeing the Taliban included a number of women who were not the top-tier players that it was claimed, a BBC investigation has been told.

HRW: Arbitrarily Detained Afghans Stuck in Limbo

Externa nyheter Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arbitrarily detained between 2,400 and 2,700 Afghans for over 15 months in the “Emirates Humanitarian City,” a humanitarian logistics hub in Abu Dhabi, Human Rights Watch said.

Taliban appoint new UAE consul general in latest diplomatic push

Externa nyheter Afghanistan's rulers have stepped up efforts to replace diplomats in neighbouring countries even without official recognition.

Digital Freedom Out of Reach for Most Afghan Women

Externa nyheter In 2022, 25% of men reported having access versus 6% of women.