Restrictions by Taliban on travel abroad evokes reactions

Feb 28, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], February 28 : After Taliban imposed restrictions on Afghan citizens travelling abroad, some social media users termed the move as "hostage-taking". Afghanistan is...

US expresses concern over restrictions on Afghan media by Taliban

Mar 29, 2022

Washington [US], March 29 : The United States on Tuesday (local time) expressed concern over the latest series of restrictions imposed on Afghan media...

US issues additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials over rights abuses

Dec 21, 2020

Washington [US], December 22 : The United States has issued additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses, US State Secretary...

Taliban continues to restrict rights of women and girls: UN report

Jul 17, 2023

The seven-page report that covers the period from May to June highlighted the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women.

Afghanistan women start food takeaway service amid work restrictions by Taliban

May 15, 2023

In the face of Taliban prohibitions on employment, a group of Afghan women and girls in the province of Herat have established a kitchen...

UN official calls on Taliban to “reverse draconian policies” on women

Sep 13, 2023

The UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan, Richard Bennet, called on the Taliban to reverse the “draconian, misogynist policies” against women and allow them to...