Politics

Taliban administration renews call for international recognition

Taliban officials renew calls for international recognition, saying they control Afghanistan and will not abandon Islamic Sharia.

Taliban official calls opposition to group’s rule ‘warranting death’

A Taliban official called opposition to the group’s rule 'warranting death' as clashes with armed opponents were reported in Badakhshan.

Afghan political missions warn of deepening crisis five years after Taliban takeover

Afghan political missions warn of a deepening political, economic and human rights crisis five years after the Taliban takeover.

Ireland Says Taliban Policies Deepening Afghanistan’s Human Rights Crisis

Ireland says Taliban rule has deepened Afghanistan's human rights crisis, with women, girls and minorities facing abuse and discrimination.

NRF Says More Than 1,000 Fighters Killed in Five Years

NRF says more than 1,000 fighters have been killed in five years of resistance against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Ravadari Says Taliban Have Arbitrarily Detained More Than 6,000 People in Afghanistan

Ravadari says the Taliban have arbitrarily detained at least 6,043 people in Afghanistan over five years, with abuses still ongoing.

UK Says Women’s Rights and Counterterrorism at Center of Taliban Talks

Britain says women’s rights and counterterrorism are key issues in talks with Taliban officials over Afghanistan.

Amrullah Saleh Calls Taliban Return Anniversary a ‘Day of Mourning’

Amrullah Saleh marks the Taliban's return anniversary as a day of mourning, criticising its rule, budget priorities and rise to…