Afghan Taliban
Afghanistan’s living standards decline after half-decade of Taliban rule
Household incomes have fallen as poverty and hunger deepen, while access to education, clean water and sanitation worsens, leaving millions struggling to meet basic needs.
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Taliban regime a security threat for region
Afghanistan now hosts several armed movements operating at once, according to the European Union Agency for Asylum; even after five years, Taliban remain largely unrecognized internationally and a threat to neighboring countries.
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Five years of Taliban rule leave Afghanistan in overlapping crises
Millions of Afghans face hunger, displacement, shrinking access to healthcare and education, climate shocks and declining aid, while restrictions on women, civil society and independent media continue to deepen the country’s overlapping crises.
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Over 50 experts seek international crime status for Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’
The appeal is contained in the “International Declaration on Gender Apartheid and Its Destructive Consequences”, which is due to be launched on August 13.
August 8, 2026
Afghanistan facing severe rights crises after five years of Taliban rule: HRW
Five years after the Taliban's return, Afghanistan continues to face severe rights abuses, worsening hunger, mass displacement and growing international calls for accountability and protection of women and girls, according to a report by Human Rights Watch.
August 3, 2026
Pakistan's evolving counterterrorism strategy in North Waziristan
Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaign in North Waziristan has progressed from major military offensives to intelligence-led operations targeting remaining terrorist networks.
August 3, 2026
Anti-Taliban resistance steps up Badakhshan offensive in July: Report
Anti-Taliban armed groups stepped up attacks across northeastern Afghanistan, targeting multiple districts and signaling growing resistance activity as Badakhshan increasingly emerges as a focal point of the insurgency.
August 1, 2026
Anti-Taliban resistance groups multiply as Afghanistan's armed opposition gradually evolves
Nearly five years after the Taliban returned to power, several armed resistance groups have emerged or expanded operations across Afghanistan. While none currently threaten Taliban control, analysts say their growing presence reflects evolving opposition to the regime.
July 28, 2026
Anti-Taliban fighters launch major offensive in Afghanistan district
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) confirms having launched attacks against Taliban positions in Zebak district, describing the operation as the beginning of a 'new phase' in the armed resistance against the Taliban.
July 25, 2026
Pakistan permits UN WFP convoy to cross Torkham Border despite ongoing tensions
'The vehicles were escorted to the Zero Point, where 21 of the 26 containers successfully crossed into Afghanistan, with the remaining five following on Wednesday,' said Yasir Khan from Collectorate of Customs, Peshawar.
July 16, 2026