UN decries Taliban crackdown on women for dress code violations
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Taliban restricting Afghan women from working, seeking health care: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23 (APP): The United Nations issued a new report detailing concerns about the human rights situation in Afghanistan, specifically focusing on the limited rights women are awarded under Taliban rule. Among those whose working lives have been upended, the Taliban “banned” approximately 400 women workers at a pine nut processing from the… Continue reading Taliban restricting Afghan women from working, seeking health care: UN
Death of ailing Pakistani national in Afghan jail prompts concerns
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): The death of an ailing Pakistani national in an Afghan prison has sparked significant concerns and calls for the interim Afghan government to work professionally to promote the values of brotherhood and harmony between the two countries. A resident of Kohat, Behram Shah died on August 18, in Mazar-i-Sharif jail. He… Continue reading Death of ailing Pakistani national in Afghan jail prompts concerns
Author highlights intricacies of Mullah Omar’s life, western media’s distortion on Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): The Western author of a book on Mullah Omar’s life on Tuesday highlighted at a roundtable discussion here the intricacies of his life encompassing the political career and the Taliban movement, besides criticising the Western media for distorting facts surrounding Afghanistan. The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at… Continue reading Author highlights intricacies of Mullah Omar’s life, western media’s distortion on Afghanistan
UN calls on Taliban to end floggings, executions in Afghanistan
UN calls on Taliban to end floggings, executions in Afghanistan
UN’s meeting on Afghanistan end in Doha with accord on ‘strategy’ to engage with Taliban
UNITED NATIONS, May 03 (APP):An international meeting of special envoys on Afghanistan ended in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres saying they had agreed on the need for a “strategy of engagement” with the Taliban to help the country’s most vulnerable people. No statement was issued after the closed-door meeting, which was convened… Continue reading UN’s meeting on Afghanistan end in Doha with accord on ‘strategy’ to engage with Taliban
UN Security Council unanimously calls on Taliban to reverse bans on women, girls
UN Security Council unanimously calls on Taliban to reverse bans on women, girls
Taliban kill ISIS leader behind deadly 2021 Kabul airport attack: US media reports
Taliban kill ISIS leader behind deadly 2021 Kabul airport attack: US media reports
UN chief slams Taliban ban on Afghan women working for UN; calls for revocation
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 05 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday strongly condemned a decision by the Taliban authorities to ban Afghan women from working for the UN, and called for the decision to be immediately revoked, his spokesperson said. “This is a violation of the inalienable fundamental human rights of women,” spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said… Continue reading UN chief slams Taliban ban on Afghan women working for UN; calls for revocation
UN concerned over Taliban order barring Afghan women from working with world body: Spokesman
UN concerned over Taliban order barring Afghan women from working with world body: Spokesman
CPJ urges Taliban to reverse decision to shut down women-run Radio Sada-e-Banowan
CPJ urges Taliban to reverse decision to shut down women-run Radio Sada-e-Banowan
Pakistan calls for staying engaged with Taliban to promote Afghan women’s rights
Pakistan calls for staying engaged with Taliban to promote Afghan women’s rights
Pakistan urges ‘new strategy’ as old approach linking int’l aid to pressure Taliban not working
Pakistan urges ‘new strategy’ as old approach linking int’l aid to pressure Taliban not woking
‘Deeply alarmed’ UN Security Council asks Taliban to drop restrictions on women
‘Deeply alarmed’ UN Security Council asks Taliban to drop restrictions on women
UN rights chief urges Taliban to ‘immediately’ reverse restrictions on women
UN rights chief urges Taliban to ‘immediately’ reverse restrictions on women
UN slams Taliban decision to bar women from universities, calls for ‘immediate’ revocation
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 22 (APP):The United Nations and several countries on Wednesday condemned the Taliban’s decision to close universities to women and called for the de facto authorities to “immediately revoke the decision”. In a statement, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also urged the de facto authorities to “reopen girls’ schools beyond the… Continue reading UN slams Taliban decision to bar women from universities, calls for ‘immediate’ revocation
Bilawal, UAE FM discuss Taliban ban on girls education in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday telephoned Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in which they discussed developments in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s decision to ban the education of girls and women in Afghanistan’s universities. Both leaders emphasized that Islam had… Continue reading Bilawal, UAE FM discuss Taliban ban on girls education in Afghanistan
UN slams Taliban decision to bar women from universities, calls for ‘immediate’ revocation
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 22 (APP):The United Nations and several countries on Wednesday condemned the Taliban’s decision to close universities to women and called for the de facto authorities to “immediately revoke the decision”. In a statement, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also urged the de facto authorities to “reopen girls’ schools beyond the… Continue reading UN slams Taliban decision to bar women from universities, calls for ‘immediate’ revocation
UN chief urges Taliban to stop terrorists attacks against Pakistan from Afghan soil
UN chief urges Taliban to stop terrorists attacks against Pakistan from Afghan soil
Taliban curbs on women amount to crimes against humanity: UN experts
Taliban curbs on women amount to crimes against humanity: UN experts
