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  • Covert Journey of Akhundzada to Kabul; Concerns of Collapse or Criticism Suppression? 18 May 2024

    Covert Journey of Akhundzada to Kabul; Concerns of Collapse or Criticism Suppression?
    Covert Journey of Akhundzada to Kabul; Concerns of Collapse or Criticism Suppression?

    Sources close to the Taliban group have reported that Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of this group, undertook a sudden and uncoordinated nighttime journey to Kabul on Wednesday, May 15, without the knowledge of the officials of this group and the media.

Taliban Administers Corporal Punishment to Two Individuals in Ghazni 16 May 2024

Taliban Administers Corporal Punishment to Two Individuals in Ghazni Taliban Administers Corporal Punishment to Two Individuals in Ghazni

Asila Wardak: “We engaged in discussions regarding women and girls’ education” 16 May 2024

Asila Wardak: "We engaged in discussions regarding women and girls' education" Asila Wardak: “We engaged in discussions regarding women and girls’ education”

Simultaneous Women’s Protest with the Oslo Conference on Afghanistan 16 May 2024

Simultaneous Women's Protest with the Oslo Conference on Afghanistan Simultaneous Women’s Protest with the Oslo Conference on Afghanistan

Richard Bennett: Women arrested due to “bad hijab” should be released immediately and unconditionally 06 Jan 2024

Richard Bennett: Women arrested due to “bad hijab” should be released immediately and unconditionally

The Taliban has recently been involved in the detention of women in Kabul for the alleged reason of “bad hijab” and has been transferring them to undisclosed locations. Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has written in reaction to the recent arrests in Kabul, stating: “Recent arrests […]

   The Harsh Winter and the Difficulties of Female Beauticians Following the Closure of Beauty Salons in Balkh Province 04 Jan 2024

  The Harsh Winter and the Difficulties of Female Beauticians Following the Closure of Beauty Salons in Balkh Province

BALKH, Jan 4 (Afghanistan Women’s News Agency) – The Taliban’s decree of July 25, 2023, officially banning the operation of women’s beauty salons across Afghanistan has had dire consequences for female beauticians. After the closure of women’s beauty salons, women who relied on beautifying other women and girls to sustain their livelihoods and support their […]

The escalation of poverty and unemployment among the inhabitants of Panjshir, coupled with the unbridled extraction and auctioning of emeralds in this province by the Taliban 03 Jan 2024

The escalation of poverty and unemployment among the inhabitants of Panjshir, coupled with the unbridled extraction and auctioning of emeralds in this province by the Taliban

PANJSHIR, Jan 3 (Afghanistan Women’s News Agency) – Panjshir is one of the provinces of Afghanistan, renowned for its abundant mines of precious stones and metals, particularly the valuable stone emerald. This province has been the stronghold and residence of Taliban opponents for over two decades, and as a result, the Taliban seeks to economically […]

The Impact of Unemployment on the Mental Well-being of Former Female Teachers at Private Girls’ Schools in Afghanistan 02 Jan 2024

The Impact of Unemployment on the Mental Well-being of Former Female Teachers at Private Girls’ Schools in Afghanistan

January 2 (Afghanistan Women’s News Agency) – Some of the female educators who were engaged in teaching at private schools have lost their duties due to the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on girls’ education beyond the sixth grade. They are now experiencing a state of psychological distress. One of the main reasons for the […]

Taliban Detains Barrister in Panjshir 02 Jan 2024

Taliban Detains Barrister in Panjshir

PANJSHIR, Jan 2 (Afghanistan Women’s News Agency) – Recent updates from Panjshir province have indicated that Ahmad Baser Alim, a well-known barrister, has been detained by the Taliban. The reasons behind his detention have not been disclosed yet. The news of his detention has sparked concerns among his colleagues and clients, who are now urging […]

829 Days of Seclusion and Prohibition of Education for Female Students in Afghanistan 30 Dec 2023

829 Days of Seclusion and Prohibition of Education for Female Students in Afghanistan

December 30, (Afghanistan Women’s News Agency) – 829 days have passed since girls’ schools were closed to girls above the sixth grade in Afghanistan. The deprivation of girls from education has sparked numerous national and international reactions, yet despite the strong emphasis from international organizations, the school gates remain closed to girls by the Taliban. […]

The recent remarks by Roza Otunbayeva, the head of UNAMA, requesting increased global interaction with the Taliban, have sparked a strong reaction from Afghan women protesters. 29 Dec 2023

The recent remarks by Roza Otunbayeva, the head of UNAMA, requesting increased global interaction with the Taliban, have sparked a strong reaction from Afghan women protesters.

The recent remarks by Roza Otunbayeva, the head of UNAMA, requesting increased global interaction with the Taliban, have sparked a strong reaction from Afghan women protesters. KABUL, Dec 29 (Afghanistan Women’s News Agency) – The women protesters, members of the Purple Saturdays Movement, have objected to the recent statements made by the head of UNAMA […]

The Taliban Group Imprisons Civilian Activists Without Trial 29 Dec 2023

The Taliban Group Imprisons Civilian Activists Without Trial

Afghanistan Women’s News Agency – The Taliban imprison civilian activists, human rights defenders, women’s rights advocates, former military personnel, and government employees from the previous regime without trial. In the latest case, the Taliban transferred Sediqullah Afghan and Ahmad Fahim Azimi, two education activists and members of the Afghan Girls’ Robotics Team, from the notorious […]

Cold Winter and Increasing Problems of Earthquake-affected Individuals in Zinda Jan, Herat Province    27 Dec 2023

Cold Winter and Increasing Problems of Earthquake-affected Individuals in Zinda Jan, Herat Province  

HERAT, Dec 27 (Afghanistan Women’s News Agency) – Several inhabitants of Zinda Jan district in Herat province claim that, after three months have passed since the frequent and deadly earthquakes, they are still living under tents in the cold winter weather, lacking basic facilities and heating to combat the winter chill. It is important to […]

The Taliban flogged a man and a woman in Badakhshan province on charges of having a romantic relationship 27 Dec 2023

The Taliban flogged a man and a woman in Badakhshan province on charges of having a romantic relationship

BADAKHSHAN, Dec 27 (Afghanistan Women’s News Agency) – The Taliban’s Supreme Court flogged two individuals on charges of having a romantic relationship and fleeing their homes in the Khash district of Badakhshan province. These two individuals were subjected to flogging in addition to being sentenced to imprisonment in the presence of local Taliban officials and […]


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