Afghanistan, Taliban
Afghanistan reopens its embassy in Oman, the Taliban say
The Taliban say that Afghanistan's Embassy in Oman has reopened. It’s the latest sign of their growing inclusion among Gulf Arab countries and follows the acceptance by the United Arab Emirates of a Taliban ambassador last month.
Taliban in control of 39 Afghan embassies globally
The Taliban administration is in control of 39 Afghan embassies and consulates globally three years after it took over Afghanistan and the previous Western-backed government collapsed, the acting foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Afghanistan reopens Embassy in Oman, marks Taliban's growing diplomatic presence in Gulf
Afghanistan’s Embassy in Oman has reopened, an official in Kabul said Tuesday, the latest sign of the growing inclusion of the Taliban among Gulf Arab countries following the United Arab Emirates’ acceptance of a Taliban ambassador last month.
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan. It's a devastating setback for polio eradication.
Afghan warlord Dostum calls for united move to end Taliban rule
Veteran Afghan warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum has reportedly called on groups that oppose the fundamentalist Taliban to unite to create a parallel government-in-exile for Afghanistan that will move to dislodge the extremist group from power.
Taliban jams Afghan TV station 'with Iran's help'
The Taliban has jammed the only remaining free press television station covering Afghanistan potentially with Iran’s assistance, The National can disclose.In the last week, the group have blocked broadcasts of Afghan International TV (AITV) into the country,
Iran, Taliban
Taliban using Iranian jammers to stop people watching critical news channels, says TV boss
Popular channel’s boss Harun Najafizada tells The Independent Taliban purchased an extremely expensive jammer with the ...
Pakistan Today2h
Pakistan committed to dialogue with Taliban despite differences: UN envoy Munir Akram
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram, stated that Pakistan remains committed to maintaining ...
Taliban begins enforcing new draconian laws, and Afghan women despair
Afghan religious police wield new power to enforce a ban on women raising their voices in public and looking at men other ...
The Taliban Is Trying to Silence Women. We Cannot Stand Silent | Opinion
The situation of women and girls under the Taliban controlled Afghanistan is unparalleled in the world in terms of its ...
Foreign Policy3d
The Taliban’s Misogyny Finally Needs a U.S. Response
In its latest assault on basic freedoms, Afghanistan has banned women and girls from speaking in public. It marks a new low ...
The Economist2d
The Taliban is removing every shred of freedom from women
L ast month the Taliban published a new consolidated code of religious laws. It has left Afghan women reeling, with many now ...
Why Does the Taliban Hate the Women of Afghanistan This Much? | Opinion
The Taliban represent the worst of religious fascism that is drenched in extreme misogyny for the purpose of allaying their ...
Nature3d
Why aren’t there talks with the Taliban about getting women and girls back into education?
World leaders are restarting their engagement with the Taliban — yet the rights of half of the population is not on their ...
Union City fatal shooting resulted from Instagram DMs, ‘Taliban’ gang feud, police say
The victim’s son allegedly exchanged angry messages with his father’s killing roughly a year before the homicide, including ...