50 Children Fall Ill in Zabul Province

Jul 5, 2022, 14:19 GMT+1

At least 50 children fell ill with symptoms similar to that of cholera in Sewri district of Zabul province on Monday 4th of June, according to Taliban-affiliated media organisation, Bakhtar News Agency.

Abdul Hakim Hakimi, Taliban’s head of public health in Zabul province, said that a medical team has been sent to the area to treat the children.

No more details have been published about the current condition of the children.

Over the past few months, Taliban health officials have reported an increase in cholera cases. According to them, cases have been registered in Kandahar, Zabul and Nangarhar provinces.

Cholera is a disease that causes diarrhoea and dehydration and is caught by drinking contaminated water.

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ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack on Taliban’s Al-Farooq Personnel

Jul 5, 2022, 11:06 GMT+1

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the armed attack on a vehicle carrying Taliban personnel in Herat on Monday.

A short video published on the ISIS-affiliated Amaq website showcases windows of a military vehicle being hit by a barrage of bullets and then, the vehicle halts.

The Taliban Ministry of Defense has confirmed that two of its men had been killed in the attack. However, local sources told Afghanistan International that multiple attacks had caused 18 casualties.

A local reporter from Herat said that the Taliban did not allow reporters near the scene of the attack.

A journalist, who did not want to be named for security reasons, said that despite the reporters' repeated efforts, they failed to get more information regarding these attacks.

Seek To Save Afghans From American Crisis, Says Qomi

Jul 5, 2022, 09:14 GMT+1

Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran Special Representative for Afghanistan, announced on Monday that his efforts are dedicated to save Afghans from the nightmare of sedition, instability and the crisis created by the US.

Mr. Qomi also said on Twitter that during his trip to Central Asia, he discussed various issues with officials of the countries from that region.

Mr. Qomi has recently been vocal about controversial topics too. During the Taliban's offensive on Mawlawi Mahdi's forces in Balkhab district of Sar-e-Pul province, Qomi said that "the war in Balkhab is a preliminary sedition of America". He emphasized that Afghan politicians should stay away from the Balkhab war, because, according to him, anyone who incites this war is playing into America’s hands.

He stated, "America's priority for purposeful chaos in Afghanistan is to blow an ethnic and religious war, in order to make Hazara and Tajik victims of their plan and regionalize the Afghan crisis."

Two Members Dead In Herat, Confirms Taliban’s MoD

Jul 4, 2022, 13:58 GMT+1

The Taliban Ministry of Defense confirmed that two of its men have been killed in an attack on personnel of al-Farouq Corps in Herat on Monday morning. However, local sources told Afghanistan International that multiple attacks targeting the group in Herat caused 18 casualties.

A local reporter from Herat said that the Taliban did not allow reporters to the scene of the attack.

A journalist, who did not want to be named for security reasons, said that despite the reporters' repeated efforts, they failed to get more information regarding these attacks. Sources allege that the Taliban has warned Herat hospitals not to provide information to journalists.

On Monday morning, local sources reported an explosion in Herat, which targeted a vehicle ferrying the Taliban's defense ministry personnel. Some sources have said that civilians were also among the injured.

Taliban Bars Men And Teenagers From Training Together At Gyms In Herat

Jul 4, 2022, 11:20 GMT+1

In a new restrictive order, the Taliban has barred men from training alongside teenagers (under 18) at bodybuilding and fitness gyms in Herat province. Local sources said that the group has ordered the bar “because the men would be stimulated” in the presence of teenagers.

Taliban also banned music and display of athletes’ pictures at the gyms.

Meanwhile, Radio Nowruz reported that the provincial Directorate of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has warned gymnasiums in the province to abide by the "Islamic laws" at the club or “the club’s trainer will be arrested and sentenced”.

After the fall of Kabul on August 15, 2021, the Taliban imposed many restrictions on various classes in Afghan society.

It has been more than 289 days since the Taliban have prevented Afghan girls from attending secondary schools across the country.

Women have faced restrictions on employment, community presence, and political activities.

In fact, a plan for the separation of men and women socially has been implemented by the Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice of the Taliban at universities, restaurants, and parks.

The ministry has also ordered wedding halls to avoid playing music during wedding ceremonies.

Taliban’s Al-Farooq Corps Employees Targeted In Herat

Jul 4, 2022, 09:43 GMT+1

A passenger vehicle ferrying employees of Taliban’s al-Farooq corps was the target of an armed attack in the city of Herat on Monday morning, local sources told Afghanistan International. Sources added that the incident took place in Police District 4 of Herat.

According to these sources, the clash between the two warring factions continued for nearly half an hour.

Shah Mahmood Rasooli, Taliban’s spokesperson for Herat police headquarters, confirmed the attack and told the media that one of the attackers was killed by the Taliban forces, but two others fled.

Local Taliban officials didn’t provide details about the casualties of the incident. Meanwhile, media reports stated that at least two Taliban members were killed and over 20 Taliban members and civilians were wounded in the attack

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ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack on Taliban’s Al-Farooq Personnel

Jul 5, 2022, 11:06 GMT+1

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the armed attack on a vehicle carrying Taliban personnel in Herat on Monday.

A short video published on the ISIS-affiliated Amaq website showcases windows of a military vehicle being hit by a barrage of bullets and then, the vehicle halts.

The Taliban Ministry of Defense has confirmed that two of its men had been killed in the attack. However, local sources told Afghanistan International that multiple attacks had caused 18 casualties.

A local reporter from Herat said that the Taliban did not allow reporters near the scene of the attack.

A journalist, who did not want to be named for security reasons, said that despite the reporters' repeated efforts, they failed to get more information regarding these attacks.

Seek To Save Afghans From American Crisis, Says Qomi

Jul 5, 2022, 09:14 GMT+1

Mr. Qomi also said on Twitter that during his trip to Central Asia, he discussed various issues with officials of the countries from that region.

He stated, "America's priority for purposeful chaos in Afghanistan is to blow an ethnic and religious war, in order to make Hazara and Tajik victims of their plan and regionalize the Afghan crisis."

Two Members Dead In Herat, Confirms Taliban’s MoD

Jul 4, 2022, 13:58 GMT+1

A local reporter from Herat said that the Taliban did not allow reporters to the scene of the attack.

Taliban Bars Men And Teenagers From Training Together At Gyms In Herat

Jul 4, 2022, 11:20 GMT+1

Taliban also banned music and display of athletes’ pictures at the gyms.

After the fall of Kabul on August 15, 2021, the Taliban imposed many restrictions on various classes in Afghan society.

It has been more than 289 days since the Taliban have prevented Afghan girls from attending secondary schools across the country.

Women have faced restrictions on employment, community presence, and political activities.

In fact, a plan for the separation of men and women socially has been implemented by the Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice of the Taliban at universities, restaurants, and parks.

The ministry has also ordered wedding halls to avoid playing music during wedding ceremonies.

Taliban’s Al-Farooq Corps Employees Targeted In Herat

Jul 4, 2022, 09:43 GMT+1

According to these sources, the clash between the two warring factions continued for nearly half an hour.

Shah Mahmood Rasooli, Taliban’s spokesperson for Herat police headquarters, confirmed the attack and told the media that one of the attackers was killed by the Taliban forces, but two others fled.

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