Afghanistan
Taliban detain six rights group staffers amid wider crackdown
Human Rights Watch says six male staff members of the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation have been in Taliban custody since July 18, with their families reportedly given no information about their whereabouts or charges.
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2.4 million girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return: UNESCO
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls are denied secondary education under Taliban rule, warning the number could reach four million by 2030.
August 11, 2026
Pakistan raises alarm over Afghanistan-based terrorist groups at UNSC
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urges the Taliban authorities to ensure that Afghan territory was not used by any terrorist organization against other countries.
August 6, 2026
Taliban renew UN recognition bid despite global criticism ahead of fifth anniversary
The Taliban demand Afghanistan’s UN seat, but international recognition remains withheld over its restrictions on women’s rights, human rights concerns and lack of inclusive governance.
August 5, 2026
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Afghanistan's malnutrition crisis 'spinning out of control': UN
John Aylieff paints a bleak picture of fully preventable deaths and acutely malnourished children being turned away without assistance.
August 4, 2026
Human trafficking risks rise as Afghans face mounting crises, UN warns
The UN warns that worsening economic hardship, mass returns, and reduced aid are driving more Afghans into human trafficking, forced labor, and exploitation, underscoring the urgent need for protection and livelihoods.
July 30, 2026
Floods in Afghanistan raise fears of landmine exposure, deepen humanitarian crisis
Heavy floods worsen the humanitarian crisis by causing deaths, destroying infrastructure and raising the risk of exposing hidden landmines, as aid agencies intensify emergency relief and response efforts.
July 30, 2026
Taliban arbitrarily detained 389 people in three months: UN report
The report also documents the detention of at least 30 women in Herat for allegedly failing to comply with the Taliban's mandatory dress code, underscoring what it describes as expanding restrictions on women's rights.
July 29, 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 group targets Afghan regime's convoy, shoots down drones in Badakhshan
Afghan Freedom Front claims its fighters launched a rocket attack on a Taliban military convoy travelling from Kabul to Badakhshan.
July 26, 2026