Afghanistan
Taliban Arrest Children in Ghazni, Accuse Them of Selling Hair and Theft
Rights groups condemn arbitrary detention of minors amid rising abuse of power by Taliban authorities.
Girls Too Young to Carry Children: Voices from Afghanistan’s Frontlines of a Growing Maternal Health Emergency
Premature Births Double in Central-Southern Afghanistan Amid Alarming Rise in Child Marriages
How Aid Cuts Are Fueling a Malnutrition Crisis in Afghanistan: What You Need to Know
With 3.5 million children at risk, reduced humanitarian support has left families and health systems overwhelmed.
Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions
The Taliban has doubled down on its ban on women working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), issuing a follow-up directive on December 26, 2024, to enforce the controversial measure first announced…
Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Neighboring Homes to Restrict Women’s Visibility
The Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued a directive banning the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook neighboring homes, particularly those housing women. The order, announced through…
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The Afghan Times Launches “Open Skies, Closed Doors”: A New Initiative to Highlight the Education Crisis in Afghanistan
The Afghan Times is proud to announce the launch of a new category, “Open Skies, Closed Doors,” dedicated to bringing attention to the education crisis in Afghanistan. With a focus…
Taliban Ordered Women in Kabul to Wear Hijab: “To Save Young Men from Fitna, or Falling into Sin”
The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of…
The Afghan Times Launches “Open Skies, Closed Doors”: A New Initiative to Highlight the Education Crisis in Afghanistan
The Afghan Times is proud to announce the launch of a new…
The Dire State of Afghan Children: Facing Hardships and Threats
The plight of Afghan children remains dire as they grapple with a…
Taliban Enforces Ban on Women’s Voices and Public Visibility
In a move that underscores the Taliban's hardline governance, Afghanistan's ruling authorities…
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Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province
In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience…
