Politics
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Taliban Ministry of Justice Declares Criticism of ‘Sharia Protest’ Laws as Objection to Sharia Itself
Taliban's Justice Ministry says criticism of Sharia-compliant laws is objection to Sharia, raising concerns over restrictions on legal critique and…
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Taliban Administration in Daikundi Mandates Reporting of Property Transactions
The Taliban in Daikundi require real estate offices to report property deals to intelligence, raising fears over privacy and increased…
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Former Afghan VP Amrullah Saleh Reveals US Cash Payments to Taliban
Amrullah Saleh reveals the US paid $45 million cash to the Taliban in January and plans more, raising transparency and…
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US and Taliban Continue Talks on Prisoner Exchange, Taliban Seek Clear Agreement
US and Taliban continue talks on prisoner exchange, including American Dennis Kyle, amid human rights concerns over detainees on both…
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World Bank Reports Afghanistan’s Security Spending and Budget Deficit in Fiscal Year 2025
World Bank reports Afghanistan's high security spending, budget deficit, and economic challenges amid refugee returns and closed borders in fiscal…
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Global Coalition Launched to Ensure Governments Honor Commitments to Afghan Allies
Afghan EVAC and Local Staff International launch a global coalition to ensure governments fulfill commitments to Afghan collaborators and their…
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Afghan Journalists Center Condemns Taliban’s Cancellation of Media Support Licenses
The Afghanistan Journalists Center condemns the Taliban's cancellation of media support licenses, warning it threatens free expression and independent journalism.
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Four Professors Dismissed from Faryab University’s Sharia Faculty by Taliban Authorities
Taliban authorities in Faryab dismiss four Sharia faculty members at Faryab University, raising concerns over academic freedom and transparency.
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Taliban Authorities Cancel Most Media Support Organizations’ Licenses, Extend Only Three
Taliban cancels licenses of most media support organizations, extending only three, raising concerns over shrinking support for independent media in…
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Former Afghan Jihadi Leader Siaf Criticizes Taliban’s Criminal Code
Abdur Rasul Siaf criticizes the Taliban's criminal code, urging just application of Islamic law and warning against misusing religious concepts.