Page 8 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Over 23 million Afghans in dire need of humanitarian aid in 2024: UNAMA
Despite a decline in violence, Afghanistan continues to grapple with significant humanitarian challenges, as emphasised by UNAMA
 "Over 23 million Afghans in dire need of humanitarian aid in 2024: UNAMA")
iPhones to currency exchange: Some biz making money out of Taliban rule
The takeover sent Afghanistan's economy into a tailspin, billions in international funds were frozen, and tens of thousands of highly skilled Afghans fled the country and took their money with them
 "iPhones to currency exchange: Some biz making money out of Taliban rule")
Gunman kills 6 inside Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan, says Taliban
According to Abdul Mateen Qani, a spokesman for the Taliban Interior Ministry, the attack happened on Monday night in the district of Guzara in Herat province.
 "Gunman kills 6 inside Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan, says Taliban")
Taliban working to attract tourists to Afghanistan despite challenges
Foreigners are visiting the country, encouraged by the sharp drop in violence, increased flight connections with hubs like Dubai, and the bragging rights that come with vacationing
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Process underway to 'appoint' special representative for Afghanistan: UN
The Taliban regime opposes the appointment of a new special representative for Afghanistan and believes that with the presence of UNAMA, this is an unnecessary move, reported Khaama Press
 "Process underway to 'appoint' special representative for Afghanistan: UN")
Cenbank under Taliban control 'prohibits' online currency exchange
The prohibition of online currency exchanges has been put in place under the Taliban's supervisory and security administration, according to Khaama Press
 "Cenbank under Taliban control 'prohibits' online currency exchange")
Suicide bomber attacks bank in Afghanistan, 3 killed and 12 other injured
Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesman for the Taliban Interior Ministry, also confirmed the attack but couldn't provide more details. He said it was being investigated
 "Suicide bomber attacks bank in Afghanistan, 3 killed and 12 other injured")
Pak targets suspected Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, tensions rise
The airstrikes came two days after a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden truck into a military post in northwest Pakistan, killing seven soldiers
 "Pak targets suspected Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, tensions rise")
UN special representative calls on Taliban to reverse restrictions on women
The Taliban has restricted media freedoms and banned women from public places like parks and gyms
 "UN special representative calls on Taliban to reverse restrictions on women")
Most UNSC members demand Taliban rescind decrees oppressing women, girls
The Taliban have not been recognized by any country
 "Most UNSC members demand Taliban rescind decrees oppressing women, girls")
Taliban has set 'unacceptable' terms for meeting, says UN secy general
Taliban demands included the exclusion of Afghan civil society members from the talks in Doha, Qatar, and treatment that amounted to official recognition of Taliban as the country's legitimate rulers
 "Taliban has set 'unacceptable' terms for meeting, says UN secy general")
UN deputy secretary-general initiates women-centric talks in Afghanistan
According to The Khaama Press, Wignaraja maintains her role as the Regional Director for Asia-Pacific at the UN Development Office
 "UN deputy secretary-general initiates women-centric talks in Afghanistan")
'Taliban decrees on clothing, guardian leave Afghan women scared to go out'
The Taliban which took over Afghanistan in 2021 during the final weeks of US and NATO withdrawal from the country have barred women from most areas of public life
 "'Taliban decrees on clothing, guardian leave Afghan women scared to go out'")
Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardise Afghan health system
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021 drove millions into poverty and hunger after foreign aid stopped almost overnight
 "Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardise Afghan health system")
UN expresses concerns over arbitrary detention of women, girls by Taliban
The experts also noted that females were detained in the provinces of Bamyan, Daikundi, Panjshir, Balkh, and Kunduz
 "UN expresses concerns over arbitrary detention of women, girls by Taliban")
US urges Taliban govt to take steps to gain international legitimacy
The spokesman for the US State Department, Matthew Miller, said Washington would continue to call on the 'Taliban' to take steps to gain international legitimacy
 "US urges Taliban govt to take steps to gain international legitimacy")
Pakistani Taliban pledge not to attack election rallies ahead of Feb 8 vote
We have nothing to do with these elections and the parties participating in them, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, said in a statement
 "Pakistani Taliban pledge not to attack election rallies ahead of Feb 8 vote")
British-Indian student in soup after making 'Taliban' joke to blow up plane
An Indian-origin British student has appeared in Spanish court after joking about blowing up a plane
 "British-Indian student in soup after making 'Taliban' joke to blow up plane")
International organisations request Taliban to reopen schools for girls
International organisations have called for lifting the ban on girls' education, as for over two years now, girls have been barred from accessing education in Afghanistan, TOLO News reported
 "International organisations request Taliban to reopen schools for girls")
UN body in Afghanistan thanks India for aid in combating locust threat
Earlier, the Taliban-controlled Ministry of Agriculture also expressed gratitude for this assistance made through the Chabahar port