Politics
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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.
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Taliban delegation in China discusses passenger movement management
Taliban officials discussed passenger movement management, border crossings and technology cooperation with China at a security conference in Lianyungang.
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Taliban Shut Down Mahtasam Aghajan School in Kandahar
Taliban intelligence raided a school linked to Mahtasam Aghajan in Kandahar, detaining several people and shutting it down.
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Taliban official says all countries want girls’ schools reopened in Afghanistan
Taliban foreign minister says all countries want girls' schools reopened in Afghanistan, as education bans remain in place.
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UNAMA and Taliban Officials in Helmand Stress Opium Crop Alternatives
UNAMA and Taliban officials in Helmand discuss opium crop alternatives, health services and funding for development projects.