Afghan Figures Stress Importance of Preserving Territorial Integrity
A number of Afghan political figures and Pashtun activists have emphasized the importance of preserving Afghanistan’s territorial integrity, arguing that no part of the country’s territory should be ceded. The…
Taliban Says “Now Is Not the Time” to Discuss Reopening Girls’ Schools
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has said that “now is not the time to discuss” reopening schools for girls above the sixth grade, as restrictions on girls’ education in Afghanistan continue.…
TTP Commander Maulvi Zarrar Momand Killed in Kunar
A commander associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Amir Maulvi Zarrar Momand, was reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen in Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar province. According to reports, the incident occurred in…
Badakhshan Emerges as a Growing Security Challenge for the Taliban
Afghanistan’s northeastern province of Badakhshan is emerging as a significant security challenge for the Taliban, with fighting, political tensions and growing anti-Taliban activity intensifying since June 2026. Security conditions reportedly…
Analysis Examines Complex Relationship Between Taliban and ISIS
Although the Taliban and ISIS are bitter enemies and have repeatedly fought one another, their relationship may extend beyond direct conflict, according to an analysis by religious reformist Mohammad Mahq.…
Kabul confronts continued international pressure as officials sidestep timeline for reopening girls’ schools
KABUL — The interim Afghan administration has once again avoided committing to a timeline for lifting restrictions on secondary education for girls, with senior spokespersons asserting that “now is not…
Community Elder Killed in Alleged Armed Attack in Baghlan
A community elder has reportedly been killed in an alleged armed attack in Dushi district of northern Afghanistan’s Baghlan province, according to local sources. Sources in Dushi confirmed that the…
Taliban Intelligence Deputy Chief Tajmir Jawad Reportedly Killed in Kandahar
The National Independence Front has claimed that Tajmir Jawad, deputy head of the Taliban’s General Intelligence Directorate, was killed in an operation in Kandahar province. In a statement, the group…
Reports Raise Alarm Over Rising HIV/AIDS and TB Cases in Kabul
Reports are emerging of an alarming increase in HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis cases in Kabul, raising concerns over the spread of infectious diseases and the capacity of the city’s healthcare system…
Tajikistan Considers Complete Border Closure With Afghanistan
Tajikistan is reportedly considering a complete closure of its border with Afghanistan amid growing concerns over cross-border terrorism, drug smuggling and regional security threats. Afghan citizens are already barred from…