Afghan Taliban Government
Women’s labor force participation in Afghanistan falls to 5.1%: ILO
ILO says Afghan women are increasingly excluded from the labor market, with participation falling sharply as restrictions, weak job creation, and broader economic pressures deepen employment challenges.
August 19, 2026
Taliban suspend mining operations in Badakhshan amid internal rifts
Taliban spokesman says mining activities at some sites would remain halted until the new extraction guidelines finalized.
August 4, 2026
Taliban rule deepens Afghanistan's displacement crisis amid mounting poverty: UN
Assessment says Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis is worsening as poverty, climate shocks and the return of 2.7 million Afghans overwhelm communities, with Taliban restrictions on women further undermining economic recovery and long-term development.
July 7, 2026
Pakistan at UN urges Afghan Taliban to end safe havens for terrorist groups
Tells the UNSC that terrorists operating from Afghan soil remains its primary concern, urging the Taliban to take verifiable action against terrorist groups and address human rights violations.
June 9, 2026
Rights groups urge EU to reject Taliban engagement amid Brussels visit: Report
Over 80 Afghan and international rights groups have urged the EU to avoid engaging with Taliban representatives, warning it could legitimize their rule and undermine human rights, especially for women and girls in Afghanistan.
June 1, 2026