Iranian Security Forces Arrest 4 Sunni Clerics, Reports Human Rights Organisation

In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry mentioned that Bagheri expressed Iran's readiness to cooperate with Afghanistan in various fields. The statement, released on Monday, emphasised on the necessity of joint action by Islamic countries to pressure Israel to stop its crimes against Palestinians, particularly within the framework of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

The foreign ministers discussed the "latest situation of the Gaza war and the crimes" committed by Israel.

They highlighted South Africa's action to file a complaint against Israel at the Hague, underscoring the need for joint action by Islamic countries against Tel Aviv.

In a statement on Tuesday, June 18, the Taliban noted that Bagheri praised the "common stance" of the Islamic Republic and the Taliban regarding the Gaza war.

Additionally, the Taliban's statement quoted Muttaqi, who affirmed that Afghanistan is a "free and independent" country and that interference in its affairs benefits no one. He added, "Only through cooperation, understanding, and consultation can effective progress be made in various fields”.

During this meeting, Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, will present a report on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan under Taliban control.

In this report, Bennett will provide information to the UN Human Rights Council about the discriminatory actions of the Taliban against Afghan women and girls.

Previously, Heather Barr, Human Rights Watch associate women’s rights director, said that Bennett's new report on the "shocking and escalating abuse of Afghan women by the Taliban" is explicit and critical.

Barr stated that in an effort to gain Taliban cooperation, the UN has ignored the report of its Special Rapporteur.

Human Rights Watch has also called on countries to establish a mechanism for accountability and investigation of Taliban crimes within the framework of the Human Rights Council.

According to the organisation, countries' disregard of the harassment and mistreatment of women by the Taliban is disappointing.

The organisation called on countries to establish a mechanism for accountability and investigation of Taliban crimes within the framework of the Human Rights Council.

This international body expressed concern about the "oppressive" situation of Afghan women and girls, urging the world to recognise gender apartheid as a crime against humanity.

Human Rights Watch released its statement a day before the new session of the UN Human Rights Council to review the new report by Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan.

Human Rights Watch is one of the major international organisations that has supported the recommendations in Richard Bennett's report. The report emphasises on the recognition of gender apartheid and called on countries to bring the Taliban to the International Court of Justice for human rights violations.

Human Rights Watch has also urged members of the Human Rights Council to file a complaint against the Taliban in this court.

Meanwhile, the United Nations has excluded Afghan women from the third Doha meeting. Human Rights Watch has stated that this action by the United Nations is a clear violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security.

He called on politicians to join their "brothers" by taking advantage of the "general amnesty" and to "have a peaceful life”.

The Taliban's Arg page on the X social media platform reported that the Eid prayer ceremony was held in the presence of Mullah Hassan and other officials of the group at the Arg in Kabul.

The Taliban's statement mentioned that in his speech, Mullah Hassan asked Taliban officials and fighters to treat people "with respect and politeness”.

He also called on the country's merchants to help needy families during the Eid days.

Nearly three years after the Taliban's return to Afghanistan, the group still lacks domestic legitimacy and international recognition.

They have also imposed extensive restrictions on women, excluding them from various sectors of society.

International organisations have reported that despite the announcement of a general amnesty, the Taliban has widely killed its opponents, particularly former Afghan government employees.

Ziaullah Hashmi, the spokesperson for the Taliban's Ministry of Higher Education, reposted the file, calling it an "important fatwa”.

In the audio file, Sheikh Abdul Ali Deobandi cites narratives from the early days of Islam, asserting that women are not allowed to attend congregational prayers or learn to write.

This Taliban mufti criticises Islamic countries that grant women the right to education, stating that while these countries are called "Islamic," they are not capable of implementing Sharia law in reality.

Abdul Ali Deobandi emphasises that women's participation in congregational prayers and learning to write leads to "corruption”.

For over a thousand days, the Taliban have prevented the reopening of secondary and higher education schools for girls. Since December 20, 2022, the Taliban have also stopped women from continuing their university education.

In the audio, Abdul Ali Deobandi responds to a radio listener's question about education for women from the perspective of "Islamic Sharia”. He states, "If women learn to write, they will write letters to others." He adds, "Old and young women have been banned from education and attending congregational prayers because our times are times of temptation, and this leads to women's corruption."

Deobandi also warns about women using mobile phones, stating that women use them to "form relationships and turn to immorality and vices”.