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Amnesty: Women human rights defenders arrested by the Taliban must be immediately released
Externa nyheter “The recent wave of arrests of women human rights defenders in Afghanistan is yet another attempt to quell all forms of peaceful protests and any dissent against the Taliban’s oppressive policies that violate human rights, particularly of women and girls,” Samira Hamidi, Amnesty International’s South Asia Campaigner, said.
Over 240,000 Afghan refugees deported from Iran and Turkey
Externa nyheter Neither Tehran nor Ankara recognise the Taliban government - but that hasn't stopped them from turning away Afghans fleeing its rule.
Taliban Claims To Have Eliminated Islamic State Hideout In Kabul
Externa nyheter Residents of Khairkhana, a predominantly ethnic-Tajik populated area in Kabul, reported several explosions and heavy gunfire for hours overnight. According to the Taliban statement, those killed were involved in minor bombings in Kabul and plotted to launch a more significant attack.
Afghan needs, global priorities, and the treasures of Mes Aynak
Externa nyheter Opinion: Afghanistan’s copper deposits can alleviate the suffering of the Afghan people and help the world’s green transition.
Turkey Pushes Afghans Back at Iran Border
Externa nyheter Turkey is routinely pushing tens of thousands of Afghans back at its land border with Iran or deporting them directly to Afghanistan with little or no examination of their claims for international protection, Human Rights Watch said in a report.
Taliban publically whip couple for alleged adultery in Bamyan
Externa nyheter A man and a woman have been publicly whipped by the Taliban forces for alleged adultery in a local stadium in front of Buddha statues in central Bamyan province on Thursday, November 17, local sources report.
Taliban forces abuse women on the pretext of improper hijabs
Externa nyheter The women who shared their experience with Rukhshana Media say there’s been beatings, death threats, and insults from the Taliban levelled at any woman who they decide is not properly dressed.
46% of $2 Billion Request Has Been Pledged by Donors: UNICEF
Externa nyheter UNICEF said that it appealed for $2 billion for Afghanistan’s humanitarian operation in 2022 and that around 46 percent of this has been funded.
According to UNICEF: "24.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. 13.1 million children in need of humanitarian assistance. 1.1 million severely acutely malnourished children under the age of five years expected to need SAM treatment."
Arrest of Afghan refugees in Pakistan sparks concerns
Externa nyheter Reports about the arrest of more than 1,100 Afghan citizens who were immigrants in Pakistan have sparked concerns as, the Pakistani government has not provided any details about the reason for this arrest.