Page 4 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Pakistani Taliban ends months-long cease-fire with govt, vows new attacks
The Pakistani Taliban ended a months-long ceasefire with the government in Islamabad, ordering its fighters to resume attacks across the country
 "Pakistani Taliban ends months-long cease-fire with govt, vows new attacks")
Taliban calls out UN Security council to permanently end all travel bans
"An isolating approach would not work and there should be less of a gap between the Islamic Emirate and the world," Taliban's Deputy Spokesperson Bilal Karimi said
 "Taliban calls out UN Security council to permanently end all travel bans")
Taliban becoming more defiant, embracing policies of the past: US envoy
It didn't end up well before & it will once again take the country on a perilous path," US special envoy Rina Amiri said in a tweet
 "Taliban becoming more defiant, embracing policies of the past: US envoy")
Australian minister links mine blasting of rock shelters to Taliban
An Australian minister likened a mining company blasting ancient rock shelters to the Taliban's destruction of giant Buddha carvings and vowed to improve protections of Indigenous cultural heritage
 "Australian minister links mine blasting of rock shelters to Taliban")
19 people lashed in northeast province for adultery, theft: Afghan official
Nineteen people in northeastern Afghanistan were lashed for adultery, theft and running away from home, a Supreme Court official said Sunday
 "19 people lashed in northeast province for adultery, theft: Afghan official")
Afghan Taliban group will continue to stick to strict Islamic law: Official
The Taliban will stick to their strict interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia, a spokesman said on Thursday, underscoring the group's intention to continue hard-line policies implemented
 "Afghan Taliban group will continue to stick to strict Islamic law: Official")
India attends Moscow format of talks on Afghanistan to eradicate terrorism
The Russian foreign ministry said the participants expressed a consolidated demand for the "complete unfreezing" of Afghanistan's assets by Washington
 "India attends Moscow format of talks on Afghanistan to eradicate terrorism")
UN voices concern over reports of further curbs on rights of Afghan women
aliban prohibited Afghan women from visiting all public parks in the country. Taliban spokesperson said they have also banned women's public bathhouses as they are contrary to the sharia law.
 "UN voices concern over reports of further curbs on rights of Afghan women")
Taliban leader orders Islamic Sharia law punishments across Afghanistan
"Carefully examine the files of thieves, kidnappers and seditionists," Mujahid quoted the Taliban leader as saying.
EU condemns fresh Taliban restrictions on women in public parks, gyms
The European Union has condemned the additional restrictions on women's freedom of movement, including the rules that barred women from entering public parks and gyms
Taliban supreme leader orders judges for full enforcement of Islamic law
Taliban supreme leader Mawlawi Hebatullah Akhundzada's directive came amid a growing concern over the human rights situation in Afghanistan
Afghanistan govt has in principle agreed to resume women's cricket: ICC
Afghanistan cricket, especially the women's game, had plunged into uncertainty last year due to the drastic changes in the political landscape following the takeover of the country by the Taliban.
 "Afghanistan govt has in principle agreed to resume women's cricket: ICC")
Taliban violating human rights, plunging economy to 'dire' conditions: UN
The adoption came the same day that the Taliban, which already banned girls from middle school and high school, prohibited women from using gyms and parks
Concerned at unfolding humanitarian situation in Afghanistan: India at UN
The envoy highlighted that India is closely monitoring the security situation in Afghanistan, and on issues related to Afghanistan, it is actively engaged with the international community
 "Concerned at unfolding humanitarian situation in Afghanistan: India at UN")
Media under threat in Afghanistan, crimes against journalists continue: UN
'Human rights abuses of more than 200 reporters in Afghanistan recorded by UNAMA since August 2021. Record high numbers include arbitrary arrest, ill-treatment, threats and intimidation'
Afghan women stage protests in Kabul over concerns on female employment
The women protesters called on the Taliban to work for women and to allow girls above grade six to learn as the organization's rule has only added to the poverty in the country
 "Afghan women stage protests in Kabul over concerns on female employment")
Taliban deny entry of female students in campus for not wearing Burqa
The Afghan girls were forced to remain outside the entry gate as the students were not following the norms of the Taliban's preferred attires, Khaama Press reported.
 "Taliban deny entry of female students in campus for not wearing Burqa")
New HRW report details Taliban abuse faced by Afghan women protesters
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a new report detailing the mistreatment of Afghan women, who were wrongfully detained with their families for protesting against Taliban abuses.
Terror attacks in Pakistan jump by 51% after Taliban took over Afghanistan
Pakistan witnessed a record 51 per cent increase in the number of terrorist attacks in a single year after the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, according to new data
 "Terror attacks in Pakistan jump by 51% after Taliban took over Afghanistan")
Taliban killed 27 captives in Afghan's Panjshir Valley last month: Report
The Taliban captured, bound and shot to death 27 men in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley last month during an offensive against resistance fighters in the area, according to a report
 "Taliban killed 27 captives in Afghan's Panjshir Valley last month: Report")
