Pakistan attacks Taliban locations in Afghan cities, minister describes it as ‘open war’
Escalation Between Pakistan and Taliban Government Overnight, Pakistan targeted Taliban government positions in a significant Afghan city, with officials from both countries confirming the events on Friday. The Defense Minister of Pakistan described the situation as an “open war.” Reportedly, Pakistani security forces conducted air-to-ground missile strikes on Taliban military installations and bases in cities […]
Taliban Approves Slavery and Domestic Abuse in Revised Criminal Code
Recently, Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader, sanctioned a new criminal law that has been reported by various media outlets. This law significantly broadens men’s legal rights to inflict physical violence on women and children, and it could potentially establish a formal hierarchy of “slaves” within Afghanistan. The Taliban, recognized as an extremist Islamic organization, […]
Taliban States It Is Prepared to Work with Iran if the U.S. Launches an Attack
Taliban’s Support for Iran Amidst Tensions with the U.S. In a recent interview with Radio Iran, Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban, announced the group’s willingness to offer “full support” to Iran if the United States engages in military action against it. This statement was shared across Mujahid’s social media platforms as he […]
Taliban ‘Re-educates’ Afghan Youngsters for Dressing Like Characters from ‘Peaky Blinders’
Taliban Detains Afghan Youths for Dressing as Peaky Blinders Characters Afghanistan’s Taliban government has arrested four young men for sharing videos on social media where they donned outfits reminiscent of the British crime series Peaky Blinders, set in the early 20th century. The individuals, hailing from Jebrael, a city in western Herat province, showcased their […]
Afghan oversight group: Leftover weapons and gear are essential to Taliban security
Government Oversight Report on Afghanistan Reconstruction A recent report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) highlighted significant issues stemming from the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. It stated that “equipment, weapons, and facilities funded by U.S. taxpayers” were abandoned and have now become essential to the Taliban’s security framework. This report, a substantial […]
Afghan Relocation to the U.S. Depends on Taliban Support
The Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Afghan nationals is significantly reliant on the Taliban’s cooperation, as highlighted by the State Department’s Inspector General (IG) in 2023, following the Biden administration’s actions that facilitated mass immigration from Afghanistan. Recently, a shooting incident occurred involving Rahmanullah Rakanwar, a 29-year-old Afghan, who allegedly opened fire on West […]
The person involved in the National Guard shooting was part of a CIA-supported team that tracked down Taliban leaders.
Details Surface on Afghan National Guardsman Shooting Incident New details are coming to light regarding Rahmanullah Rakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan individual accused of shooting and killing two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Reports indicate that Lakhanwal participated in covert military operations supported by the CIA, which aimed to target Taliban commanders. The group […]
Taliban Regrets Deaths of Chinese in Tajikistan, Quiet on D.C. Shooting Involving Afghan National
On Friday, Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities extended their condolences to China following the deaths of three Chinese nationals in Tajikistan, reportedly killed by insurgents thought to have crossed the border from Afghanistan. At the same time, there was no comment from the Taliban regarding a recent attack on U.S. National Guard troops by Afghans in Washington, […]
Taliban official visits New Delhi to explore trade and investment opportunities in India
Taliban Trade Minister Alhaji Nooruddin Azizi made a trip to New Delhi on Wednesday, aiming to secure trade agreements and investments, marking a significant step in India’s relationship with the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. To many people’s surprise, after Russia and China, India has emerged as a close ally of the Taliban. Notably, Russia is the only […]
Taliban Require Women to Wear Full Islamic Burkas to Receive Health Care
Authorities in Afghanistan, under the Taliban, have mandated that female patients and staff must wear the full-body burqa to access public health services in the western city of Herat. The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that these restrictions, which are based on Islamic law, began on November 5, according to the BBC. Sarah […]