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Taliban in close touch with Al Qaeda: Report

The report estimated that an approximate presence of “180 to 400 fighters affiliated with Al Qaeda” from “Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Pakistan” are settled in Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News A UN report

May 30, 2022

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People-smuggling thrives on bribes to Taliban

Despite an official ban, the smuggling of undocumented migrants to neighbouring Iran and Pakistan continues to rise with the help of Taliban border guards and officials willing to look the other way.

May 28, 2022

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Global response to curbs on Afghan women disappointing: Amnesty

The order of the Ministry of Vice and Virtue in which it asked the female presenter on the news channel need to cover their face has sparked widespread criticism national and international….reports

May 25, 2022

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Afghanistan launches nationwide polio vax drive

During the nationwide campaign, vitamin A capsules will also be given to children aged between six months to five years…reports Asian Lite News The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan on Monday launched a

May 24, 2022

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Afghan male newsreaders mask up in solidarity with women counterparts

At the same time as stopping women working in news from appearing without a burqa, they also banned TV shows, films and soaps where women appeared unveiled…reports Asian Lite News Male newsreaders

May 23, 2022

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Taliban issues 15 Article Bill over return of political, military figures

The measures mentioned in the 15-page article placed a significant emphasis on identifying and encouraging people, who wish to return to Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News The Taliban Return and Communications with Former

May 23, 2022

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‘Women should be provided with rights based on Afghan culture’

Stanikzai was critical of the small budget for development in economic sectors and also said that due to the economic challenges, people were forced to leave the country….reports Asian Lite News Taliban’s

May 23, 2022

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Female TV presenters must cover their faces: Taliban

The ruling comes two weeks after all women were ordered to wear a face veil in public, or risk punishment….reports Asian Lite News The Taliban have ordered female Afghan TV presenters and

May 20, 2022

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‘We keep naughty women at home’: Haqqani

Haqqani also set out some parameters for the future of women and work, which will be limited by the Taliban’s interpretation of Islamic law and “national, cultural and traditional principles”….reports Asian Lite

May 20, 2022

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UN rights chief blasts Taliban for dissolving human rights commission

Rights activists said the AIHRC that was abolished by the Taliban was not perfect but it mattered enormously to have a place to demand justice….reports Asian Lite News UN High Commissioner for

May 20, 2022

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