Three Dead In Pakistan After Rocket Fired From Afghanistan

At least four sources confirmed the incident, saying the arrests were linked to students not wearing caps and trimming or shaving their beards and hair.

The Taliban have not yet commented on the arrests.

They have required students and pupils to follow a strict dress code and grow beards.

Sources in Herat also say morality police have recently imposed tighter restrictions on daily life, widely stopping and questioning women in the streets.

These measures have raised concerns about increasing social pressure on residents in the city.

At least four sources told Afghanistan International that the former soldiers were taken away by Taliban forces on Tuesday. Families of at least two of the detainees said they have no information about their whereabouts.

After the collapse of the previous government, many former Afghan security personnel fled to Iran and Pakistan fearing retaliation.

Despite declaring a general amnesty, the Taliban have been widely accused of detaining, torturing and killing former security forces.

The Taliban have not officially confirmed the arrests.

The assistance followed recent assessments and was aimed at providing immediate support to households affected by flooding in different parts of Afghanistan.

According to the organisation, the aid was distributed across five geographical regions, with each area receiving a specific share of the support.

The distributed items included tents and emergency non-food supplies intended to meet the urgent needs of flood-affected families.

The International Organization for Migration said the support was aimed at reducing humanitarian impact and helping restore normal life in affected areas.

Recent floods in Afghanistan have destroyed homes and infrastructure and left thousands homeless across the country. International and local organisations have in recent weeks stepped up efforts to deliver aid and provide essential supplies to those affected.

Following a new agreement between tribal elders in Nuristan and Pakistan’s Chitral district, the route connecting the districts of Barg-e-Matal and Kamdesh has reopened after nearly two months. According to sources, the agreement was reached on Monday, April 13.

Tribal elders said Pakistani forces also asked them not to allow the presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in their areas.

According to the agreement, a copy of which was obtained by Afghanistan International, both sides have committed to observing a permanent ceasefire from Nari to Nuristan.

Images released from the event show that the jirga was held at one of the Pakistani military bases.

These images show the presence of Pakistani soldiers, but no representatives of the Taliban are visible.

Tribal elders say the route between Barg-e-Matal and Kamdesh had been closed for the past two months, and the Taliban made no effort to reopen it.

One tribal elder said: “The Pakistani side requested that TTP fighters not be given shelter in these areas, and if anyone does so, local people must stand against them.”

Under the agreement, Taliban and Pakistani forces have committed not to attack each other in the areas of Nari, Kamdesh, Barg-e-Matal, Arnoi, and Chitral.

Sami Sadat, a former Afghan army commander, reacted by saying: “Today, Afghans have been brought so low that, for the security of their village and district, they must go and apologize to the Pakistani military.”

He described the situation as a “historic disgrace” imposed on Afghans by the Taliban.

The former commander warned that those who had expected security from the Taliban should now realise that they have not only failed to bring security and progress but have also brought “misery and disgrace” to the people.

Following the agreement between elders from Nuristan and Pakistan’s Chitral, the route to Barg-e Matal and Kamdesh districts reopened after nearly two months. Sources said the deal was reached on Monday, April 13.

According to a copy of the agreement obtained by Afghanistan International, both sides pledged to observe a permanent ceasefire from Nari to Nuristan. Images from the meeting show it was held at a Pakistani military post.

The images show Pakistani troops present, but no Taliban representatives. Reports indicate that Taliban forces withdrew from their posts along the border following the agreement.

Elders said the road had remained closed for two months and that the Taliban had made no effort to reopen it.

One elder said the Pakistani side had asked locals not to allow Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters to operate in the area and to resist anyone who did.

Under the agreement, both Taliban and Pakistani forces committed not to attack each other in Nari, Kamdesh, Barg-e Matal, Arandu and Chitral.