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Exiled from Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan, Champion Cyclists Join Israeli Women’s Team
For women to participate in sports defies Taliban law in Afghanistan.
Russia is Reportedly Trying to Recruit Former Afghan Commandos to Fight in Ukraine
The Russians may be reaching out to former Afghan commandos and offering to pay them to fight in…
Taliban Accused of Executing 27 ‘Rebel’ Prisoners
A new investigative report accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers of executing 27 opposition fighters in custody during last month’s…
U.S. State Department Announces Visa Restrictions in Response to Repression of Women, Girls in Afghanistan
Blinken’s press statement on Tuesday was released on tenth anniversary of the U.N.’s first International Day of the Girl.
Taliban Tells Visiting U.N. Envoy that its Human Rights Abuses Are ‘Facebook Rumors’
The United Nations special rapporteur for human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, met with senior Taliban leaders on…
U.S. Restricts Visas for Taliban Members Over Repression of Afghan Women, Girls
The Biden administration has imposed new visa restrictions on current and former members of the Afghanistan government over its repression…
Afghanistan, Venezuela Among Candidates for U.N. Rights Body
The U.N. General Assembly will vote Tuesday to admit 14 countries to the 47-member Human Rights Council; among…
Boebert Introduces Bill Designating Taliban Controlled Afghanistan State Sponsor of Terrorism
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) is announcing Tuesday legislation that would add Afghanistan to the U.S. list of State…
Taliban Signs Deal with Russia for Gasoline, Gas, and Wheat
The Taliban have signed a provisional deal with Russia to supply gasoline, diesel, gas and wheat to Afghanistan,…
U.S. Trades Drug Trafficker for American Contractor in Deal with Taliban
Noorzai expressed hope that his trade would pave the way for lasting relations between Kabul and Washington.