Page 13 - Latest Updates on Taliban
India discusses opium poppy cultivation, Taliban-Al-Qaida relations at UNSC
India on Tuesday (local time) raised concerns over Opium poppy cultivation, Taliban-Al-Qaida relations and erosion of human rights at a United Nations Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
 "India discusses opium poppy cultivation, Taliban-Al-Qaida relations at UNSC")
Taliban bar women from university education in Afghanistan despite promises
They have banned girls from middle school and high school, restricted women from most employment and ordered them to wear head-to-toe clothing in public
 "Taliban bar women from university education in Afghanistan despite promises")
2 killed as Pak Taliban militants take hostages at counter-terrorism centre
At least two policemen were killed when Pakistani Taliban militants dramatically seized a counter-terrorism centre and took some people as hostages in Pakistan's troubled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
 "2 killed as Pak Taliban militants take hostages at counter-terrorism centre")
One killed as Taliban militants take hostages in northwest Pakistan
The situation is still tense 17 hours after the incident as a military operation is going on
 "One killed as Taliban militants take hostages in northwest Pakistan")
UNGA postpones decision on Afghanistan and Myanmar assembly seats
The UN Credentials Committee had before it two communications concerning the representation of Afghanistan at the 77th session of the general assembly
 "UNGA postpones decision on Afghanistan and Myanmar assembly seats")
Kabul hotel frequented by Chinese attacked; three gunmen killed
Two foreigners were injured while trying to escape by jumping from the hotel balcony, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on Twitter
 "Kabul hotel frequented by Chinese attacked; three gunmen killed")
Afghan girls allowed to take high school graduation exams, says Taliban
Afghan girls will be allowed to take their high school graduation exams this week, an official and documents from the Taliban government indicated Tuesday
 "Afghan girls allowed to take high school graduation exams, says Taliban")
Roadside bomb kills 6 people in north Afghanistan, says Taliban official
A roadside bomb went off near a bus with government employees during rush hour on Tuesday morning in northern Afghanistan, killing six people, a Taliban official said
6 killed as roadside bomb goes off in North Afghanistan: Taliban official
A roadside bomb went off near a bus with government employees during rush hour on Tuesday morning in northern Afghanistan, killing six people, a Taliban official said
 "6 killed as roadside bomb goes off in North Afghanistan: Taliban official")
Al-Qaeda India, Tehrik-e Taliban Pak leaders get global terrorists tag
'Biden administration is committed to ensuring that terrorist groups do not use Afghanistan as a platform for international terrorism'
10 killed in bombing of religious school in north Afghanistan: Taliban
A Taliban official says at least 10 students were killed Wednesday when a bomb blast hit a religious school in northern Afghanistan
Pakistani Taliban ends months-long cease-fire with govt, vows new attacks
The Pakistani Taliban ended a months-long ceasefire with the government in Islamabad, ordering its fighters to resume attacks across the country
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Taliban calls out UN Security council to permanently end all travel bans
"An isolating approach would not work and there should be less of a gap between the Islamic Emirate and the world," Taliban's Deputy Spokesperson Bilal Karimi said
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Taliban becoming more defiant, embracing policies of the past: US envoy
It didn't end up well before & it will once again take the country on a perilous path," US special envoy Rina Amiri said in a tweet
Australian minister links mine blasting of rock shelters to Taliban
An Australian minister likened a mining company blasting ancient rock shelters to the Taliban's destruction of giant Buddha carvings and vowed to improve protections of Indigenous cultural heritage
19 people lashed in northeast province for adultery, theft: Afghan official
Nineteen people in northeastern Afghanistan were lashed for adultery, theft and running away from home, a Supreme Court official said Sunday
 "19 people lashed in northeast province for adultery, theft: Afghan official")
Afghan Taliban group will continue to stick to strict Islamic law: Official
The Taliban will stick to their strict interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia, a spokesman said on Thursday, underscoring the group's intention to continue hard-line policies implemented
 "Afghan Taliban group will continue to stick to strict Islamic law: Official")
India attends Moscow format of talks on Afghanistan to eradicate terrorism
The Russian foreign ministry said the participants expressed a consolidated demand for the "complete unfreezing" of Afghanistan's assets by Washington
 "India attends Moscow format of talks on Afghanistan to eradicate terrorism")
UN voices concern over reports of further curbs on rights of Afghan women
aliban prohibited Afghan women from visiting all public parks in the country. Taliban spokesperson said they have also banned women's public bathhouses as they are contrary to the sharia law.
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Taliban leader orders Islamic Sharia law punishments across Afghanistan
"Carefully examine the files of thieves, kidnappers and seditionists," Mujahid quoted the Taliban leader as saying.
