Military Courts Jailed Over 1,000 People In Three Months, Says Taliban
The Taliban Supreme Court says more than 1,000 people were sentenced to prison by its military courts over a three-month period this year.
Afghanistan
Security Sources Identify Afghan Attacker In Assault On Pakistan Military College
Security sources told Afghanistan International on Monday that one of the suicide attackers involved in the assault on the Wana military college in South Waziristan, Pakistan, was an Afghan national identified as Janullah Ayubi.
Ban On Afghan Girls’ Education Has No Religious Justification, Say Pak Clerics
A group of Pakistani clerics meeting under the banner of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam criticised the Afghan Taliban for denying girls access to education, saying the policy has no basis in Islamic law.
Germany Transfers 141 Afghan Refugees From Pakistan After Years of Delay
Germany has relocated a further 141 Afghan refugees from Pakistan, nearly four years after the fall of Kabul, as part of efforts to complete long-delayed admissions promised by a previous government.
Taliban Do Not Represent Afghan People, Says Ex-Afghan Interior Minister
Former Afghan interior minister Omar Dawoodzai has criticised comments by Pakistan’s army chief, saying the Taliban represent only a small fraction of Afghanistan’s population and should not be equated with the Afghan people.
Taliban Sacks Khost Civil Servants Over Beard Length
Several government employees in Khost province say the Taliban have detained them for up to 24 hours and then dismissed them from their jobs for having what officials deem to be short beards.
Salang Pass Reopens After Heavy Snowfall
The Taliban’s Ministry of Public Works says the Salang Pass, which had been closed due to storms and heavy snowfall, has reopened.
Taliban Flog 11 People In Kabul, More Than 100 Nationwide In 10 Days
Taliban courts have publicly flogged at least 11 people in Kabul on drug-related charges, sentencing them to between 10 and 39 lashes and prison terms ranging from seven months to three years.
Pak Opposition Warns Of Strained Ties With Afghan Taliban, Urges Dialogue
Opposition parties in Pakistan have voiced concern over deteriorating relations between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban and called for disputes to be resolved through dialogue.
70 Percent Of TTP Fighters Are Afghans, Says Pak Army Chief
Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, has warned the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) that no threat to Pakistan’s security and sovereignty will be tolerated, claiming that about 70 percent of the group’s fighters are Afghans.
Malnutrition Among Mothers & Children Is Rising In Afghanistan, Says WFP
The World Food Programme says malnutrition among women and children in Afghanistan is increasing, with growing numbers seeking treatment at health centres each day.
Rescued More Than 2,000 Afghan Migrants From Snow & Cold, Says Iran
Iranian authorities say security forces have rescued more than 2,000 Afghan migrants who were stranded by heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures in border areas between Iran and Afghanistan.
Taliban Publicly Flog 17 People In Kunar Province
The Taliban Supreme Court said 17 people were publicly flogged in Kunar province after being convicted on charges including drug use and same-sex relations between men.
Halt To Afghan Admissions Undermines US Values, Says Bush Center
The George W. Bush Presidential Center has criticised the suspension of admissions for Afghan migrants who worked with the United States.
Taliban Interior Minister Reaffirms Loyalty To Group Leader After Kandahar Visit
Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, on Saturday travelled to Zabul province following a visit to Kandahar and underscored the need to fully implement the orders of the group’s leader in meetings with local officials.
Taliban Signal Readiness To Deepen Ties After Pezeshkian Comments
The Taliban on Saturday welcomed comments by Iran’s president about accelerating engagement with Afghanistan, saying they are working to build trust with Tehran.
2.8 Million Afghans Deported From Iran & Pakistan This Year, Says UN
The United Nations refugee agency says at least 2.8 million Afghan migrants were returned to Afghanistan in 2025 after being deported from Iran and Pakistan.
Regional Cooperation Key To Stability In Afghanistan, Says Uzbek President
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said joint regional and international cooperation can help stabilise Afghanistan and improve the lives of its people. He was speaking during the first Central Asia–Japan summit in Tokyo.
Moscow Attackers Trained In Türkiye & Afghanistan, Russian Court Told
Russia’s state news agency has reported that those responsible for last year’s deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow received specialised training outside Russia, including in Türkiye and Afghanistan.
Taliban Confirms Afghan Migrant Deaths At Iran Border
Taliban officials in western Afghanistan have confirmed the deaths of several Afghan migrants while attempting to cross the border into Iran, following reports by Afghanistan International.
Afghan Migrants Die In Freezing Conditions At Iran Border
A group of Afghan migrants travelling to Iran have died inside Iranian territory after encountering severe cold weather, sources in Herat province told Afghanistan International.
61 US Lawmakers Criticise Trump Administration’s Actions Against Afghan Migrants
Sixty-one members of the US Congress have criticised the Trump administration’s actions against Afghan migrants, saying the government is exploiting a recent attack to impose collective punishment on Afghans.