World Feb 06 Women in Afghanistan find ways to make their voices heard under Taliban oppression By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi
World Jan 30 UN says Taliban ban on women aid workers is a potential death blow The U.N. humanitarian chief is warning that the Taliban's ban on women aid workers in Afghanistan is "a potential death blow" to many important humanitarian programs. By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
World Jan 20 UN says Taliban is divided on whether or not to restore women’s rights Haq told reporters that "the key thing is to reconcile" the two disparate groups. By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
World Jan 16 Former Afghan female lawmaker mourned around the world after weekend slaying Mursal Nabizada was among the few female parliamentarians who stayed in Kabul after the Taliban seized power in August 2021. By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press
World Jan 12 Taliban ban on women workers hurts humanitarian aid for Afghans Aid workers say the Taliban's ban on women working for non-governmental organizations is already starting to hurt the massive humanitarian campaign that is keeping Afghanistan alive. By Riazat Butt, Associated Press
Jan 09 Watch 9:55 U.S. Navy veteran kidnapped, held hostage by Taliban describes experience By Amna Nawaz Contractor and U.S. Navy veteran Mark Frerichs was kidnapped and held hostage by Taliban forces for over two and a half years. He was released as part of a prisoner swap last September and is now adjusting to freedom and… Continue watching
Jan 01 UN official meets Taliban deputy premier over women’s rights in Afghanistan By Associated Press A senior U.N. official in Afghanistan met on Sunday the deputy prime minister of the Taliban-led government to discuss a ban on women working for non-governmental groups that Afghan authorities have announced in a series of measures rolling back women's… Continue reading
Jan 01 Bomb blast kills several people at Kabul military checkpoint, Taliban says By Associated Press A bomb exploded near a checkpoint at Kabul's military airport Sunday morning killing and wounding “several” people, a Taliban official said, the first deadly blast of 2023 in Afghanistan. Continue reading
Dec 27 UN rights chief urges Taliban to immediately reverse restrictions on women By Associated Press Last week, Taliban authorities stopped university education for women, sparking international outrage and demonstrations in Afghan cities. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch 8:44 Taliban further restricts women’s rights, forcing aid groups to halt work in Afghanistan By Lisa Desjardins This weekend, the Taliban ordered that women can no longer work for non-governmental organizations, including relief agencies. Any such group that continues to employ women will lose its license, according to the economic ministry. Vicki Aken of the International Rescue… Continue watching