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The Taliban's treatment of women in #Afghanistan continues to expose their extremist ideology. Rather than condemning the detention of women in Herat and ordering an investigation, Deputy PM Abdul Salam Hanafi praised the local administration. Celebrating oppression instead of👇
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seeking accountability is exactly why Afghan women continue to suffer under Taliban rule.
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Sirajuddin Haqqani,who sends other's sons down the path of terrorism by selling them false dreams of Heaven while placing guns in their hands,is building palace for himself and his own sons in #Kabul. why doesn't he pick up a gun himself and head for that so called paradise?
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In #Afghanistan, Taliban police are abducting young boys and taking them away for the entertainment and exploitation of Taliban commanders. When a mother tried to rescue her son, she was subjected to violence and brutally assaulted.
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A fire broke out in a large cache of weapons hidden inside the home of a Taliban commander in Balkh, #Afghanistan.
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The consequences of the Taliban regime's strategy of hiding weapons stockpiles in hospitals, colleges, schools, and civilian residential areas are now becoming evident.
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A massive fire broke out at Islam Qala customs in Herat, #Afghanistan. The fire started in the area where goods destined for #Pakistan were being stored. Due to the border closure, explosive materials hidden within commercial cargo detonated, causing the blaze. Pakistan’s👇
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decision to suspend trade with Afghanistan was absolutely the right move.
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In Kaldar district, a Taliban representative demanded 50 Afghanis from every vehicle owned by Turkmen peolpe, even forcing payments from empty vehicles. The local community protested against this extortion. #Afghans must stand up for their rights and speak out against such abuses
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Jun 11
#Russia says the Taliban continue to provide an environment in #Afghanistan that enables terrorist groups to operate, with an estimated 20 militant organizations and 20,000 to 23,000 terrorists present in the country, posing a growing threat to regional security
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The Taliban regime's oppression of women has crossed every boundary of humanity. A Hazara pregnant woman was detained by Taliban in #Kabul while out for routine shopping and taken to an unknown location. The world must not remain silent in the face of these grave human rights
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Jun 10
At the UN, #China called on Afghanistan’s authorities to dismantle terrorist safe havens operating from #Afghan soil. The Chinese envoy stated that AlQaeda, ISIS-K, TTP, BLA and other militant groups continue to use #Afghanistan as a base. Ending terrorism is essential for peace
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In Kabul's markets, Taliban authorities are harassing women, assaulting them and making arrests for not covering their faces, as part of the regime's enforcement of its strict dress code policies.
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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reports that Afghanistan recorded 3,687 security incidents between February and April 2026, a 57.7% increase year on year, driven by cross border clashes, armed opposition attacks, and worsening instability across the country
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In Herat, #Afghanistan, the Taliban have detained dozens of women over face covering violations and moved them to undisclosed locations. When worried families protested today, Taliban forces responded with baton charges and street firing, deepening fear and repression
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In Afghanistan, Taliban members are reportedly dragging and assaulting women in public for not covering their faces, a rule imposed by the regime. While interpretations of Islamic dress requirements vary, physically abusing and harassing women is contrary to basic human dignity👇
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and raises serious concerns about the treatment of women under Taliban rule.
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The Taliban’s latest order banning smartphones for members and government employees, with violators facing military courts, speaks volumes. Such measures suggest that Hibatullah Akhundzada feels increasingly insecure and threatened by the free flow of information. A leadership👇
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confident in its legitimacy does not fear communication, it fears losing control.
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2 days ago, reports claimed that UNFPA aid worker Farishta Ahmadi was killed by unidentified individuals in #Afghanistan. Now Taliban spokesperson Khalid Zadran says it was a suicide. Why has the story changed? What really happened to Farishta Ahmadi and who is being protected?
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