Forceful Decorations in City, Teachers Facing Threats Mark 3rd Anniversary of Taliban Rule

Mujahid also stated that the group will "strongly protect and defend" its regime” at any cost”.

Over the past three years, the international community has repeatedly urged the Taliban to lift restrictions on the work and education of women and girls. The Taliban, however, have dismissed these criticisms as "interference" in their internal affairs and have claimed they are acting according to Sharia.

In a statement released on Wednesday, August 14, the Taliban claimed that now there is "peace and security" in Afghanistan.

Opponents of the Taliban have warned that failure to comply with the people's demands will lead to inevitable conflict.

Mohammad Mohaqiq, who heads the Political Committee of National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan, said in a statement on August 14 that the Taliban has not respected the people's demands.

The Taliban took control of Kabul on August 15, 2021, after former President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, seizing power.

Three years into the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan, no country has officially recognised the group's government. The Taliban have not responded positively to domestic and international demands regarding the type of government, elections, democracy, and human rights.

While the Taliban celebrate August 14 as their "Victory Day," many Afghan citizens consider it a "dark day” in Afghanistan.

In an interview with the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA), Goudarzi stated that the plan will begin in the second half of this year [solar Hijri calendar] and is expected to reach a "satisfactory condition" by the end of next year.

He added that a budget of three billion euros has been approved by the Ministry of Interior of Iran for the implementation of this plan.

This Iranian security official stated, "Currently, preliminary actions, including contract signing, have been completed, and we are in the process of preparing to construct watchtowers and checkpoints, as well as purchasing the necessary sensors, cameras, and advanced weapons."

Goudarzi emphasised, "The southeastern borders are of special importance to us."

The southeastern borders refer to the shared borders between Iran and Afghanistan. Recently, the issue of Afghan citizens migrating to Iran and the harsh treatment by security forces and some Iranian citizens towards migrants has made headlines.

Previously, some high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic had also emphasized closing the shared borders between Afghanistan and Iran to prevent the entry of migrants.

He told Russia's state news agency, RIA Novosti, that the Taliban has not yet been granted Afghanistan's seat at the United Nations.

Shaheen is the Taliban's nominee for Afghanistan's seat at the UN.

Currently, Naseer Ahmad Faiq, a diplomat appointed by the previous government, serves as the acting representative of Afghanistan at the UN.

The UN Credentials Committee postponed the decision on granting Afghanistan's seat to the Taliban for the third time last December.

The 78th UN General Assembly was held in September 2023, with the situation of Afghan women also on the agenda.

Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, described the violation of women's rights in Afghanistan under Taliban rule as shameful.

According to the statement by the front on the X social media platform, the attack took place at 9:40 PM on Tuesday night in the 15th police district.

NRF did not provide details on the nature of the attack.

This armed group opposing the Taliban added that no harm came to its forces during the attack.

The Taliban has not yet made an official statement on the matter.

Earlier, local sources told Afghanistan International that they had heard an explosion in the 15th police district of Kabul.

OCHA stated that currently, 48 percent of Afghanistan's population lives below the poverty line, and 12.4 percent are experiencing food insecurity.

In a note shared on X social media platform on Tuesday, the UN office highlighted that economic poverty has significantly increased compared to previous years.

According to OCHA, of the more than $30 billion budget requested by the organisation for 2024, only 25 percent has been funded.

The UN's humanitarian coordination office is urging countries and aid organisations to continue their support through humanitarian aid distribution programmes in Afghanistan.

Amid the UN's concerns, several other aid organisations have also warned that Afghanistan is facing one of the world's largest and most complex humanitarian crises.

According to the latest World Bank report, three years after the Taliban's return to power, Afghanistan's economy has shown no growth and remains in a state of stagnation.

Monitoring agencies indicate that the Taliban's restrictions on women's activities, education, and employment have further exacerbated the economic situation in Afghanistan.