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UN Flags 'Grave Concern' Over Taliban Law Allowing Child Marriage
Women and girls face widespread discrimination in Afghanistan, with laws dictating how they must dress and behave. They are banned from secondary school and universities and from most jobs
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Opinion | Pakistan And The Collapse Of Its 'Good Taliban, Bad Taliban' Illusions
Despite the competing narratives from Kabul and Islamabad, the conflict gains attention for its scale and for the shift in Pakistan's rules of engagement.
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Afghan Barbers Under Pressure As Morality Police Take On Short Beards
Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men's beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law with increasing zeal.
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Afghan Resistance Museum Gets Revamp Under Taliban Rule
An Afghan who fought against Soviet forces still visits a museum celebrating the resistance, but, in keeping with rules by the Taliban authorities, the displays have undergone notable changes recently.
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A History Of US-Led Regime Changes And Their Disastrous Consequences
President Trump openly celebrated what he described as a flawless US military operation in Venezuela, which included an assault involving special forces, air strikes, and naval deployments that culminated in the seizure of Nicolas Maduro.
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Watch: 4 Afghan Men Walk In 'Peaky Blinders' Outfits, Arrested By Taliban
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan detained four young men in Herat and placed them in a rehabilitation programme after they were seen wearing outfits inspired by the hit British television series "Peaky Blinders."
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A Family Fled Afghanistan. US Deportations Scattered Them Across The World
Hussaini siblings came to US seeking an end to the repression by the Taliban after the withdrawal of American troops in 2021.
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'RSS Has Mindset Similar To Taliban', Says Karnataka Chief Minister's Son
Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son, has likened the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh - the BJP's ideological mentor - to the Taliban - the armed Islamic group that rules Afghanistan after seizing control, in 2021.
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Botox And Beards In Afghanistan: Cosmetic Surgery Flourishes Under Taliban Rule
Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler, and hair transplants reign.
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Taliban Restrictions Delay Medical Help For Women In Quake-Hit Areas: Report
The Taliban's response to women affected by the earthquake has been hindered by strict gender rules and cultural restrictions, New York Times reported.
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Congress Leader's RSS "India's Taliban" Remark, BJP's Mahatma Gandhi Reply
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad's "Indian Taliban" remark for BJP's ideological parent, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has drawn a sharp response from the ruling party
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Four Years Of Taliban Rule In Afghanistan: A Timeline
On August 15, 2021, the Taliban marched into Kabul, returning to power after two decades, as internationally backed President Ashraf Ghani fled the country.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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ICC Initiative On Afghanistan Women: Key Engagement Opportunities During Next 2 Global Meets
The displaced women cricketers from Afghanistan, who fled their country due to Taliban rule, will receive key engagement opportunities during the next two global events.
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Stalled Projects, Contaminated Groundwater : Kabul's Water Crisis Worsens
Experts have long sounded the alarm over Kabul's water problems, which are worsening even as many international players have backed off big infrastructure projects and slashed funding to Afghanistan since the Taliban government took power in 2021.
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UN Flags 'Grave Concern' Over Taliban Law Allowing Child Marriage
Women and girls face widespread discrimination in Afghanistan, with laws dictating how they must dress and behave. They are banned from secondary school and universities and from most jobs
-
Opinion | Pakistan And The Collapse Of Its 'Good Taliban, Bad Taliban' Illusions
Despite the competing narratives from Kabul and Islamabad, the conflict gains attention for its scale and for the shift in Pakistan's rules of engagement.
-
Afghan Barbers Under Pressure As Morality Police Take On Short Beards
Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men's beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law with increasing zeal.
-
Afghan Resistance Museum Gets Revamp Under Taliban Rule
An Afghan who fought against Soviet forces still visits a museum celebrating the resistance, but, in keeping with rules by the Taliban authorities, the displays have undergone notable changes recently.
-
A History Of US-Led Regime Changes And Their Disastrous Consequences
President Trump openly celebrated what he described as a flawless US military operation in Venezuela, which included an assault involving special forces, air strikes, and naval deployments that culminated in the seizure of Nicolas Maduro.
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Watch: 4 Afghan Men Walk In 'Peaky Blinders' Outfits, Arrested By Taliban
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan detained four young men in Herat and placed them in a rehabilitation programme after they were seen wearing outfits inspired by the hit British television series "Peaky Blinders."
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A Family Fled Afghanistan. US Deportations Scattered Them Across The World
Hussaini siblings came to US seeking an end to the repression by the Taliban after the withdrawal of American troops in 2021.
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'RSS Has Mindset Similar To Taliban', Says Karnataka Chief Minister's Son
Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son, has likened the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh - the BJP's ideological mentor - to the Taliban - the armed Islamic group that rules Afghanistan after seizing control, in 2021.
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Botox And Beards In Afghanistan: Cosmetic Surgery Flourishes Under Taliban Rule
Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler, and hair transplants reign.
-
Taliban Restrictions Delay Medical Help For Women In Quake-Hit Areas: Report
The Taliban's response to women affected by the earthquake has been hindered by strict gender rules and cultural restrictions, New York Times reported.
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Congress Leader's RSS "India's Taliban" Remark, BJP's Mahatma Gandhi Reply
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad's "Indian Taliban" remark for BJP's ideological parent, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has drawn a sharp response from the ruling party
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Four Years Of Taliban Rule In Afghanistan: A Timeline
On August 15, 2021, the Taliban marched into Kabul, returning to power after two decades, as internationally backed President Ashraf Ghani fled the country.
-
15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
-
ICC Initiative On Afghanistan Women: Key Engagement Opportunities During Next 2 Global Meets
The displaced women cricketers from Afghanistan, who fled their country due to Taliban rule, will receive key engagement opportunities during the next two global events.
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Stalled Projects, Contaminated Groundwater : Kabul's Water Crisis Worsens
Experts have long sounded the alarm over Kabul's water problems, which are worsening even as many international players have backed off big infrastructure projects and slashed funding to Afghanistan since the Taliban government took power in 2021.
