AT News KABUL – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres marked a somber milestone on Monday, September 18, as it has been two years since girls in Afghanistan were prohibited from attending high school. In a post, he denounced this as an indefensible violation of human rights that has inflicted enduring …

AT News KABUL – On the second anniversary of the closure of secondary schools for girls in Afghanistan, Amnesty International has issued a compelling statement, demanding the urgent restoration of educational opportunities for girls in the nation. “Thousands of Afghan girls’ futures and aspirations hang in the balance,” Amnesty International …

AT News KABUL – Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, particularly affecting women and young mothers, women’s rights advocates have highlighted the detrimental impact of recent political turmoil and repressive Taliban policies. They contend that these developments have not only pushed the country back by decades but have also …

AT News KABUL – In a troubling incident reported from Zabul province, a Taliban court carried out public floggings on Sunday, chastising nine individuals, one of whom was a woman. The charges against them included allegations of robbery and involvement in an extramarital affair, as stated in an official Taliban …

AT News KABUL – A group of British religious clerics who recently journeyed to Afghanistan has challenged the mainstream media’s depiction of the education situation in the country. Contrary to reports, they claim that the Taliban has not imposed a complete ban on girls’ education but has temporarily suspended liberal …

AT Kabul: In response to intense criticism, the commander of the U.S. Central Command has issued orders for a new interview with soldiers who witnessed the suicide attack on Kabul Airport in 2021. According to Reuters, this interview is being conducted at the direction of General Michael E. Kurilla, the …

AT Kabul: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have detained 18 staff members of a Swiss-registered NGO, including a foreigner, the group said. The International Assistance Mission (IAM) said on Saturday that the staffers were picked up from its office in Ghor province, in central Afghanistan, and taken to the capital Kabul. “At …

AT Kabul: According to a statement that was published on Mr. Karzai’s X page on Friday, the former president of Afghanistan had a video conference with Thomas West, the special representative of the United States of America for Afghanistan affairs. Both sides discussed various issues, including intra-Afghan dialogue for sustainable …

AT News KABUL – The Torkham border crossing, situated on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, has resumed operations for pedestrians and vehicles, marking a significant development after a period of nine days of tension. This reopening took place on Friday, September 15, with information sourced from the AFP news agency and a …

AT News KABUL – In a surprising turn of events, Tobias Ellwood has stepped down from his position as the chairman of the UK’s House of Commons defense select committee. This decision comes in the wake of a heated backlash from fellow committee members following his call for British engagement …