Page 2 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Afghan refugees left in limbo as Taliban-Iran border tensions rise
Following the Taliban takeover of Kabul last year, the 960-kilometre long border with Iran became a lifeline for Afghans who piled into smugglers' pickups in desperate search of money and work: Report
 "Afghan refugees left in limbo as Taliban-Iran border tensions rise")
UNSC condemns continued attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan
The council issued a press statement to condemn the terrorist attacks, including the attack against the Mawlawi Sekander mosque in Kunduz on April 22 which killed more than 25 people
 "UNSC condemns continued attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan")
International recognition for Taliban regime in Afghanistan remains elusive
Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, its spokespersons have commuted to several neighbouring nations, but failed to establish effective diplomatic ties.
 "International recognition for Taliban regime in Afghanistan remains elusive")
US special envoy calls on Muslim world to champion Afghan women's rights
The US special envoy said, "Taliban policies denying girls and women education and jobs aren't seen in any other Muslim-majority country"
 "US special envoy calls on Muslim world to champion Afghan women's rights")
International community should stop meddling in Afghan affairs: Taliban
Afghanistan has now highest number of people in emergency food insecurity in world, with over 23 million in need of assistance, and approximately 95% of population having insufficient food consumption
Afghanistan gets over $760 mn in cash aid to fight poverty, food shortage
The aim of the international aid has been to prevent widespread poverty and food shortages in the country hit by a devastating humanitarian crisis since the Taliban takeover in August last year
 "Afghanistan gets over $760 mn in cash aid to fight poverty, food shortage")
Ex-Afghan army general Sami Sadat prepares for new war against Taliban
Speaking for the first time about the plans, Lt Gen Sami Sadat told the BBC that eight months of Taliban rule has convinced many Afghans that military action is the only way forward
 "Ex-Afghan army general Sami Sadat prepares for new war against Taliban")
Former Afghan president Karzai urges Taliban to reopen schools for girls
Afghanistan's former President Hamid Karzai has raised concerns over the closure of schools for girls, above grade 6, stating that the people of Afghanistan want their girls to return to schools.
 "Former Afghan president Karzai urges Taliban to reopen schools for girls")
Afghan delegation to visit Iran to talk border tension, refugee challenges
Afghan students and refugees residing in Iran said that they have always faced visa issues as well as residence and employment problems across Iran
 "Afghan delegation to visit Iran to talk border tension, refugee challenges")
UNICEF expresses concern over violence on children in Afghanistan
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concerns over the series of attacks that led to the deaths of over 50 boys and girls, calling it a "grave rights violations" in Afghanistan.
Death toll in Afghan mosque bombing rises to 33: Taliban official
Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban's deputy culture and information minister, said the bombing in the town of Imam Saheb, in Kunduz Province, also wounded another 43 people, many of them students
 "Death toll in Afghan mosque bombing rises to 33: Taliban official")
India, UK ask Taliban to allow girls to return to secondary school
On Afghanistan, both sides expressed their serious concern about the humanitarian situation, violations of human rights and the hampered access of girls and women to education, said joint statement
 "India, UK ask Taliban to allow girls to return to secondary school")
Taliban condemn blasts that killed many in Kabul and other Afghan cities
Earlier on Thursday, an explosion at a mosque in the Afghan city took place in which dozens of worshippers were killed
 "Taliban condemn blasts that killed many in Kabul and other Afghan cities")
China calls for truce as Pakistan, Afghan Taliban ties turn violent
A worried China on Thursday called on Pakistan and the Taliban-led interim government in Afghanistan to resolve their "concerns" through talks after Pakistani air raids reportedly killed 47 Afghans
 "China calls for truce as Pakistan, Afghan Taliban ties turn violent")
Fault lines within Taliban come to fore after Pak airstrikes in Afghanistan
Pakistan struck the Afghan provinces of Khost and Kunar on Saturday, leaving more than 40 dead
West's economic sanctions on Taliban won't reform outfit: Report
Prior to August, international aid accounted for three-quarters of Afghan government spending but this was halted overnight, causing a severe liquidity crisis, the Europe Asia Foundation report said
 "West's economic sanctions on Taliban won't reform outfit: Report")
Afghanistan: Multiple blasts near Kabul school hurt at least 7 children
The blasts, which occurred in rapid succession, hurt several children and more casualties were feared, according to Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran and the city's Emergency Hospital
 "Afghanistan: Multiple blasts near Kabul school hurt at least 7 children")
Taliban meet French envoy, discuss prevention of poppy cultivation
According to Tolo News, Taliban's supreme leader Hebatullah Akhundzada in a decree said the cultivation of poppy seeds as well as drug trafficking are banned in the country
 "Taliban meet French envoy, discuss prevention of poppy cultivation")
UN envoy calls for representative governance, education in Afghanistan
During the meeting with Muslimyar, UNAMA's deputy head discussed representative governance and the need for dialogue at all levels
Afghanistan receives $32million in humanitarian cash assistance
The DAB also announced the auctioning of $13 million on Monday to inject foreign currency into the local market and stabilise afghani, the country's national currency, Xinhua news agency reported
 "Afghanistan receives $32million in humanitarian cash assistance")
