Politics
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UN Says Human Rights Violations Threaten Stability in Afghanistan
The UN says human rights violations, restrictions on women and girls, and terrorism threaten stability in Afghanistan.
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Saudi envoy, UN mission chief discuss Afghanistan situation
Saudi Arabia’s UN envoy and the UN mission chief discuss Afghanistan’s current situation and the role of the United Nations.
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UN Security Council to Review Human Rights and Women’s Situation in Afghanistan
The UN Security Council will review Afghanistan’s human rights situation, with a focus on Taliban restrictions on women and girls.
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Taliban Administration Admits Failure to Meet Afghan Public Expectations
Taliban spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi says the group has failed to meet Afghan expectations, while defending bans on girls' education.
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Taliban appoints teenager to Helmand martyrs and disabled affairs post
Taliban appoints a teenager to a government post in Helmand, drawing criticism over child appointments and education.
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Taliban Administration Seeks Kyrgyz Support for Its Position at UN Security Council
The Taliban administration says it asked Kyrgyzstan to support its position at the UN Security Council during a phone call…
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China stresses continued security talks with Taliban administration
China says it wants security talks and cooperation with the Taliban to continue after its ambassador's farewell meetings in Kabul.
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Rights group urges four countries to resume Taliban accountability process
Rawadari urges Germany, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands to resume action against Taliban rights abuses against women and girls.
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UN Security Council to Hold Quarterly Meeting on Afghanistan
The UN Security Council will hold a quarterly open meeting on Afghanistan on Sept. 16, followed by closed consultations.
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Taliban Foreign Minister Defends Policies, Calls for Expanded Ties With World
Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi defends restrictions on women and girls while calling for stronger ties with the world.