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Afghanistan

April 23, 2024

Taliban court orders public whipping of two men accused of robbery 

The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has seen the reintroduction of public punishments, including execution and flogging, for various crimes.

TALIBAN FLOGGING AFGHAN
April 16, 2024

Afghanistan’s flood death toll hits 50

The country’s disaster management authority said 36 people were injured in the floods.

Afghanistan flooding
April 15, 2024

Afghanistan: 50 killed, 185 injured in road accidents during Eid-el-Fitr holiday

The country’s general directorate of traffic police said on Monday that 102 road accidents occurred across Afghanistan in the period.

Photo from an accident scene used to illustrate this story
April 3, 2024

Taliban gives Afghan man 25 lashes for ‘touching’ woman

Since returning to power in August 2021, the Taliban courts have publicly implemented the execution of five men convicted of murder.

TALIBAN FLOGGING AFGHAN
March 25, 2024

Pakistani delegation meets in Kabul for trade talks amid tensions

“Pakistan remains committed to promoting trade and people-to-people ties with Afghanistan.”

Pakistani Commerce Secretary Khurrum Agha
March 12, 2024

UN chief calls for global action to defend women’s rights

The UN chief stressed the disproportionate impact of wars on women.

United Nations
March 9, 2024

IWD: UN chief launches plan to boost women, girls’ empowerment

“We will support governments around the world to design and implement policies.’’

International Women’s Day
March 7, 2024

Trump says Biden is worst president in U.S. history

“He’s (Mr Biden) the worst president in the history of our country,” said ex-President Donald Trump.

Trump and Biden
February 20, 2024

Julian Assange in final high court bid for appeal against extradition

His supporters say the Australian national faces 175 years in prison if extradited.

Julian Assange
February 19, 2024

UN considers appointing envoy to engage with Taliban

The Taliban refused to attend the UN-chaired high-level meeting of various countries’ special representatives for Afghanistan.

Antonio Guterres