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The Politics of Survival in the Face of Exclusion: Hazara and Shia actors under the Taleban
Externa nyheter Since the Taleban’s return to power, an array of Hazara and Shia Muslim groups and individuals have tried to position themselves vis-à-vis the new order in an effort to protect a community that feels particularly vulnerable. AAN provides an overview of the main Hazara and Shia political actors and their positions as they advocate for protection, political inclusion and religious recognition.
35 Universities to Stop Operating Due to Economic Challenges
Externa nyheter Officials of the Union said 35 universities will be closed if the Islamic Emirate does not revise its decision about women's education.
The union added that most of the universities face economic challenges.
A Nobel Nominee’s Controversial Call for Engagement With the Taliban
Externa nyheter Taliban pledges during peace talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to respect women’s rights were lies, says Mahbouba Seraj, a rights activist and nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. Since their return, they’ve repeated those lies to gullible Western officials whose demands for a reversal of anti-women rules are met with “more lies” and even stricter rules. And yet. As Afghanistan nears the precipice of economic and social collapse, Seraj, 75, told Foreign Policy the time has come for the world to engage with the Taliban.
Taliban arrests Afghan professor who backed girls’ education
Externa nyheter A university professor in Afghanistan who is an outspoken critic of the Taliban's ban on education for women and girls has been arrested in Kabul.
Prof Ismail Mashal was detained on Thursday while handing out free books.
He rose to prominence after he tore up his academic records live on television in protest against the Taliban's ban on university and secondary school education for women and girls.
Mujahid: 300 Passport Employees Detained or Fired for Corruption
Externa nyheter Zabiullah Mujahid, the Islamic Emirate's spokesperson, said that so far, 300 General Directorate of Passports employees have been arrested or fired on charges of corruption.
The Taliban Restrict Women’s Rights, Worsening the Humanitarian Crisis
Externa nyheter The Taliban seem determined to isolate the country from the world, which can only lead to greater misery for Afghans. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2023, Crisis Group explains how the EU and its member states can help address the challenges Afghanistan faces.
Can the Taliban Tackle Corruption in Afghanistan?
Externa nyheter For more than a decade, Afghanistan was continuously ranked among the 10 most corrupt governments. But this year, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan is ranked 150th, a remarkable status upgrade from its 174th ranking in 2021.
OIC calls on IEA to allow females to get an education
Externa nyheter The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday called on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) authorities to strive towards reopening schools and universities for girls and enable them to enroll in all levels of education.
Thousands of Afghans protest against desecration of Quran in Sweden, Netherlands
Externa nyheter Chanting slogans against both the European countries, protesters called for the perpetrators of the acts to be punished.