August, 2023

• 1 August

  Concern over rise in suicide deaths among Afghan women

  

  AT News KABUL – Activists have raised concerns about a significant increase in suicides among Afghan women since the Taliban regained power in August 2021. While the exact numbers are challenging to ascertain, rights groups believe that suicide cases are vastly underreported, possibly reaching hundreds each month. Factors contributing to …

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• 1 August

  Russia to host Taliban in September

  

  AT News KABUL – In an effort to address the issue of inclusivity in the Taliban-led government, the next Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan is set to convene on September 29 in Kazan. Zamir Kabulov, the Special Presidential Representative for Afghanistan, confirmed this important gathering, emphasizing the need for progress …

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• 1 August

  ISIS claims responsibility for terrorist bombing in Pakistan

  

  AT News KABUL – A suicide bombing at a pro-Taliban election rally in Pakistan on Sunday has been claimed by the Islamic State terrorist group’s affiliate. The attack, which took place during a parliamentary fall election gathering, resulted in the death of at least 54 people, including five children, and …

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• 1 August

  U.S. delegation presses Taliban on women’s rights in Doha talks

  

  AT News KABUL – United States officials stated on Monday that they had urged the Taliban to reverse policies responsible for the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan. The U.S. side reiterated concerns about human rights, calling on the Taliban to reverse bans on girls’ education and women’s employment and …

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July, 2023

• 31 July

  Iran, Taliban edge toward a deal on Helmand River water rights

  

  AT News KABUL – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has reported a significant development in the long-standing dispute over water rights on the Helmand River. A “preliminary agreement” has been reached with the Taliban, according to Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry. During a press conference on Monday, Kanaani stressed …

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• 31 July

  Kazakhstan vows deeper transit cooperation with Afghanistan

  

  AT News KABUL – Kazakhstan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kanat Tumysh, has reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to enhancing trade and economic relations with Afghanistan during a media briefing in Astana. He highlighted Afghanistan’s ongoing economic crisis, with two-thirds of its population in need of humanitarian aid, facing food shortages, and …

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• 31 July

  Taliban downplay threats against prosecutors in Afghanistan

  

  AT News KABUL – The International Organization for Transitional Justice and Peace (ITJP), a US-based organization, has reacted strongly to the Taliban’s stance on the safety of prosecutors in Afghanistan. The ITJP issued a statement on Monday, accusing the Taliban of consistently ignoring threats made against prosecutors. The ITJP rebuffed …

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• 31 July

  U.S., Taliban talk behind closed doors in Doha

  

  AT News KABUL – The closed-door talks between representatives from the United States and the Taliban have entered their second day in Doha, raising questions about the nature and objectives of their discussions. While both parties remain tight-lipped about the contents of the talks, experts suggest that the US is …

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• 30 July

  Drivers face punishment for transporting women without full hijab

  

  AT News KABUL – There are now dire consequences facing drivers for carrying women without full-body coverings across Afghanistan. There are reports that drivers are beaten and harassed and their vehicles confiscated for transporting uncovered women. The Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, responsible for …

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• 30 July

  Taliban burn musical instruments in Herat, citing immorality

  

  AT News KABUL – In a display of their strict interpretation of Islam, Taliban authorities in western Herat province set fire to a collection of musical instruments and equipment over the weekend, claiming that music encourages immorality. Aziz al-Rahman al-Muhajir, the head of the Ministry for Promotion of Virtue and …

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