Page 3 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Taliban publicly flogs 63 including women accused of crimes; UN condemns it
The UN office condemned corporal punishment and called for respect for international human rights obligations
 "Taliban publicly flogs 63 including women accused of crimes; UN condemns it")
Emirati leader meets Taliban official facing $10 mn US bounty for attacks
The meeting highlights the growing divide internationally on how to deal with the Taliban, who seized control of Afghanistan in 2021
 "Emirati leader meets Taliban official facing $10 mn US bounty for attacks")
16 people killed in floods in Afghanistan's Baghlan, Badakhshan provinces
According to local officials in these provinces, 500 houses have been completely or partially destroyed in the floods
 "16 people killed in floods in Afghanistan's Baghlan, Badakhshan provinces")
Restrictions on Afghan girls will increase child marriages by 25%: UN
According to the two-page brief, the continuation of restrictions by Taliban on women and girls will impact child marriages by an increase of 25 per cent, increase early childbearing by 45 per cent
 "Restrictions on Afghan girls will increase child marriages by 25%: UN")
Flash floods due to heavy rains kill 68 people in western Afghanistan
Dozens others remain missing, said Abdul Wahid Hamas, spokesman for Ghor's provincial governor
 "Flash floods due to heavy rains kill 68 people in western Afghanistan")
Pak, US discuss regional security threat posed by IS group, local Taliban
The talks occurred amid a surge in militants attacks by the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP
 "Pak, US discuss regional security threat posed by IS group, local Taliban")
Timeline: 21-year-long effort by India to set up port in Chabahar
Monday's agreement is expected to finally realise efforts by India to gain a strategic foothold in the region
 "Timeline: 21-year-long effort by India to set up port in Chabahar")
'Attack controlled from Afghanistan': Pak on death of 5 Chinese engineers
An attack on a convoy in the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 26 led to the death of five Chinese engineers
 "'Attack controlled from Afghanistan': Pak on death of 5 Chinese engineers")
Over 23 million Afghans in dire need of humanitarian aid in 2024: UNAMA
Despite a decline in violence, Afghanistan continues to grapple with significant humanitarian challenges, as emphasised by UNAMA
 "Over 23 million Afghans in dire need of humanitarian aid in 2024: UNAMA")
iPhones to currency exchange: Some biz making money out of Taliban rule
The takeover sent Afghanistan's economy into a tailspin, billions in international funds were frozen, and tens of thousands of highly skilled Afghans fled the country and took their money with them
 "iPhones to currency exchange: Some biz making money out of Taliban rule")
Gunman kills 6 inside Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan, says Taliban
According to Abdul Mateen Qani, a spokesman for the Taliban Interior Ministry, the attack happened on Monday night in the district of Guzara in Herat province.
 "Gunman kills 6 inside Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan, says Taliban")
Taliban working to attract tourists to Afghanistan despite challenges
Foreigners are visiting the country, encouraged by the sharp drop in violence, increased flight connections with hubs like Dubai, and the bragging rights that come with vacationing
Process underway to 'appoint' special representative for Afghanistan: UN
The Taliban regime opposes the appointment of a new special representative for Afghanistan and believes that with the presence of UNAMA, this is an unnecessary move, reported Khaama Press
 "Process underway to 'appoint' special representative for Afghanistan: UN")
Cenbank under Taliban control 'prohibits' online currency exchange
The prohibition of online currency exchanges has been put in place under the Taliban's supervisory and security administration, according to Khaama Press
 "Cenbank under Taliban control 'prohibits' online currency exchange")
Suicide bomber attacks bank in Afghanistan, 3 killed and 12 other injured
Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesman for the Taliban Interior Ministry, also confirmed the attack but couldn't provide more details. He said it was being investigated
 "Suicide bomber attacks bank in Afghanistan, 3 killed and 12 other injured")
Pak targets suspected Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, tensions rise
The airstrikes came two days after a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden truck into a military post in northwest Pakistan, killing seven soldiers
 "Pak targets suspected Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, tensions rise")
UN special representative calls on Taliban to reverse restrictions on women
The Taliban has restricted media freedoms and banned women from public places like parks and gyms
 "UN special representative calls on Taliban to reverse restrictions on women")
Most UNSC members demand Taliban rescind decrees oppressing women, girls
The Taliban have not been recognized by any country
 "Most UNSC members demand Taliban rescind decrees oppressing women, girls")
Taliban has set 'unacceptable' terms for meeting, says UN secy general
Taliban demands included the exclusion of Afghan civil society members from the talks in Doha, Qatar, and treatment that amounted to official recognition of Taliban as the country's legitimate rulers
 "Taliban has set 'unacceptable' terms for meeting, says UN secy general")
UN deputy secretary-general initiates women-centric talks in Afghanistan
According to The Khaama Press, Wignaraja maintains her role as the Regional Director for Asia-Pacific at the UN Development Office
 "UN deputy secretary-general initiates women-centric talks in Afghanistan")
