Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has expressed concern over the excessive use of force against protesters in Herat. He called for de-escalation, respect for freedom of expression and accountability for those responsible for violence.
Multiple sources in Herat told Afghanistan International that the wave of arrests targeting women continued Sunday, with Taliban authorities detaining eight women in the Jebrail area as part of an operation against those accused of violating the group’s dress code requirements.
The Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Herat has warned that women who appear in public without complying with the group’s prescribed dress code, including those showing their faces or wearing make-up, will face action.
The United Arab Emirates has stressed the importance of protecting the rights of Afghan citizens, particularly women and girls, and called for their access to education, employment and equal participation in society.
The UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan says his office has verified cases of sexual violence allegedly committed by Taliban officials, primarily in detention centres. Victims interviewed included women and girls, as well as men and boys.
Norway says the Taliban must uphold Afghanistan’s international human rights obligations and end discrimination against women and girls.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed grave concern over a new regulation on the separation of spouses issued by the Taliban. UNAMA said the decree represents another step in the erosion of the rights of women and girls.
Amnesty International said global executions in 2025 reached their highest level in 44 years, with the Taliban carrying out six executions in Afghanistan.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expressed serious concern over the Taliban’s detention of at least three journalists on “unspecified charges”.
Medical sources in Kandahar told Afghanistan International that Taliban morality police detained two doctors for treating female patients without a male guardian in private clinics in the city.
UNHCR says Afghan refugee children in Pakistan live in deprivation due to lack of identity documents and fear of deportation, with 77 percent out of school, according to a new report.
The Parliament of Catalonia has condemned “structural discrimination” and “systematic violence” against Hazaras in Afghanistan, urging independent investigations and support for Hazara refugees.
Afghanistan International has obtained a document showing the Taliban have removed the Directorate of Human Rights and Women’s International Affairs from the Foreign Ministry. Officials confirmed the letter’s authenticity on Monday.
Findings by the Women and Children Research and Advocacy Network show about 95% of women avoid legal cases due to distrust of the Taliban-controlled justice system, while 65% report negative court experiences.
The Taliban Justice Ministry says a new law on preachers has been published after approval by Hibatullah Akhundzada, requiring religious preachers to follow the Hanafi school of Islam.
The Taliban’s Supreme Court says a man and woman were publicly flogged in Badakhshan, receiving 39 lashes each over extramarital relations.
Human Rights Watch says Pakistan has sharply increased deportations of Afghan refugees, warning of abuses including arbitrary arrests and forced returns.
The International Committee of the Red Cross says thousands in Nuristan have gone without food, healthcare and basic services for more than six weeks due to fighting, as aid deliveries begin.
The Taliban’s Supreme Court said two people were flogged in public in Maidan Wardak, receiving 39 lashes each on theft charges.
The Taliban’s Supreme Court said 42 people were flogged across three provinces on charges including same-sex relations, alcohol offences and extramarital affairs.
The Taliban’s Supreme Court said 14 people were flogged in Farah province on charges of same-sex relations, receiving between 20 and 30 lashes.
The UK’s special envoy for Afghanistan says the Taliban’s panel code should be repealed, echoing UN concerns that it undermines human rights protections in the country.