Page 12 - Latest Updates on Taliban
UN says Taliban divided on restoring women's rights post official visit
A delegation led by the highest-ranking woman at the United Nations urged the Taliban during a four-day visit to Afghanistan that ended Friday to reverse their crackdown on women and girls
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UNSC unity key in wake of women's rights violations by Taliban: UN aide
A top UN aide for Afghanistan has called for a unified response in wake of Taliban policies violating the human rights of Afghan women and girls
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OIC asks Taliban to reconsider ban on women from working for NGOs
OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim stressed that the OIC has been following with deep concern the developments of the "unfortunate events" in Afghanistan
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Taliban's ban on women workers hits vital international aid for Afghans
After the ban, 11 major international aid groups along with some smaller ones suspended their operations completely, saying they cannot operate without their women workers
Australia pulls out from Afghanistan ODI series, says Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia (CA) announces to withdrawn from upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, saying it is "unable to proceed" with the fixture amid Taliban's growing restrictions on women and girls
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Afghan women, girls athletes barred from play, fear Taliban threats
Noura's determination to play sports was so great that she defied her family's opposition for years. Beatings from her mother and jeers from her neighbours never stopped her from the sports she loved
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Still open to ceasefire agreement with Pakistan govt, says Taliban chief
The TTP, also known as the Pakistan Taliban, was set up as an umbrella group of several militant outfits in 2007
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UN asks Taliban to lift bans on female education, work for aid agencies
The Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021 and imposed policies severely restricting basic rights--particularly those of women and girls, according to Human Rights Watch
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US stands with Afghan women, condemns Taliban move, says White House
The United States stands with the women of Afghanistan and strongly condemns the recent Taliban move regarding restrictions on girls' education in the country, the White House said on Tuesday.
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Afghan Americans protest against Taliban ban on women's education
Protesting against the recent ban on women's education in Afghanistan, a large number of Afghan Americans have pledged to fight against this atrocious policy of the Taliban government
Afghanistan's Taliban regime warns Pakistan of consequences if attacked
The Taliban government in Kabul said that it would not allow anyone to attack the Islamic Emirate and give a befitting response if any such misadventure is considered by Islamabad
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UN committed to delivery of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan, says envoy
UN and its humanitarian partners are committed to delivery of life-saving services to the people of Afghanistan despite the Taliban-run administration's decision to ban women from working in NGOs
UNSC calls on Taliban to drop 'unfathomable' restrictions on women
"These unfathomable restrictions placed on women and girls will not only increase the suffering of all Afghans but, I fear, pose a risk beyond Afghanistan's borders."
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Saudi Arabia, Australia ask citizens in Pakistan to limit movement
The warnings came a day after the US embassy stopped its staff from visiting the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad due to fears of an attack
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Devastating for Afghan people: Blinken on Taliban banning women from NGOs
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced grave concerns over the Taliban regime's decisions to ban women from jobs in Afghanistan.
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EU condemns Taliban's ban on women working for NGOs over dress code issue
The European Union condemned the Taliban's ban on women working for NGOs and said that it was assessing the impact of its aid in Afghanistan
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Blinken raises concerns over China's Covid surge, Taliban and Ukraine war
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concern over the surging Covid cases in China, the Taliban banning women from universities and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war
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25 militants killed in Pak army raid on detention centre; one hostage dies
After talks failed to resolve a two-day standoff, army commandos stormed the centre on Tuesday. Ten soldiers, including three officers, were also wounded
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India 'closely monitoring' security situation in Afghanistan, UNSC told
'We are deeply concerned at the unfolding humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. In response to the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people'
US condemns Taliban's restrictions on women's education in Afghanistan
The United States has condemned the recent decision of the Taliban with regard to imposing restrictions on education of women in Afghanistan
