Panjshir Governor Says No Political Prisoners Held in Provincial Jail
PANJSHIR — The governor of Panjshir has said there are no political prisoners in the province, stating that 59 inmates are currently being held in the provincial prison over criminal…
Tribal Elder and Former Senator Malik Mohammad Hassan Killed in Paktika
PAKTIKA — A prominent tribal elder, identified as Haji Malik Mohammad Hassan, has been killed in Nematabad district of Paktika province, according to local reports. The Taliban’s Paktika security command…
Taliban Intelligence Reportedly Detains Herat Civil Society Activist
HERAT — Taliban intelligence authorities in Herat have reportedly arrested and detained Ghulam Nabi Madther, a civil society activist and university professor, following his reposting of reports about protests by…
Taliban to Put Former Nasi District Chief Juma Khan Fateh on Trial
KABUL — Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has confirmed that Juma Khan Fateh, the former district chief and intelligence commander of Nasi district in Badakhshan, will be handed over to the…
Patients Raise Concerns Over Healthcare Services at Kunduz Provincial Hospital
KUNDUZ — A number of patients and their relatives at Kunduz Provincial Hospital have raised concerns over what they describe as delayed medical attention and a lack of responsiveness from…
UNDP Warns of Major Electricity Access Challenges Across Afghanistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says unreliable electricity remains one of Afghanistan’s major development challenges, affecting healthcare, education, livelihoods and economic activity. According to UNDP, more than 80% of…
Taliban’s New Police Law Bans Demonstrations and Expands Police Powers
KABUL — The Taliban’s Ministry of Justice has published a new police law that formally bans demonstrations across Afghanistan and expands the powers of the group’s security forces. The law,…
Afghan Official Visits Iran to Explore Modern Meat and Dairy Technology
An Afghan official has traveled to the Islamic Republic of Iran to explore modern machinery and technology for the meat and dairy production and processing sector. Qari Rahmatullah Abbas, Executive…
Former Afghan Commander Says Badakhshan Could Pave Way for Government in Exile
Former Afghan Army Commando Corps commander General Farid Ahmadi has said that the liberation of parts of Badakhshan could potentially create an opportunity for the establishment of a government in…
WHO Provides Essential Healthcare to More Than 42,000 People in Afghanistan
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it has reached more than 42,000 people across some of Afghanistan’s most vulnerable communities with essential health services. According to WHO, the initiative was…