Afghanistan
Afghan scribes thrashed with cables for covering anti-Taliban protest
Demand is growing for the Taliban to stop the assaults, drop the restrictions and ensure that Taliban members responsible for abuses against protesters and journalists are appropriately punished. On September 7, Taliban security forces had detained Taqi Daryabi and Nemat Naqdi, both journalists from the Kabul-based media outlet Etilaat-e Roz.
Taliban clamps down on peaceful protests
The statement reads that for the time being, no group and no one is allowed to protest no matter under which name and for what purpose, Khaama News reported. The Taliban released the statement after some protests in the past five days in Kabul and province turned violent. As per the statement, some people are taking to the streets in Kabul and provinces who are prompted by some parties.
Taliban plan to hold oath-taking ceremony on Sept 11
As per reports, the newly-formed Taliban government has rolled out invitations to various countries to be part of the oath-taking ceremony, including China, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Qatar, India and interestingly, the US. Taliban announced the names of their interim government officials, emphasising that the formation in Afghanistan will be under a caretaker setup.
Taliban allow 200 Americans, other foreigners to leave Afghanistan
As per reports, the foreign nationals will leave Kabul on charter flights on Thursday. A Qatar Airways flight landed in Kabul on Thursday morning, which would carry the American civilians and other foreign nationals, becoming the first international flight to take off from the Kabul airport since the Taliban takeover of the capital in August.
Taliban govt bans women from playing any sport
One of the decisions taken by the IEA's cultural commission, womens have been barred from playing cricket or any other sport, in which their bodies could be seen. "It wasn't necessary for women to play cricket because they might face a situation where their face and body will not be covered. Islam does not allow women to be seen like this", said Ahmadullah Wasiq, deputy head of Taliban's cultural commission.
Hibatullah Akhundzada to lead Taliban govt in Afghanistan
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that the group will reject foreigners' intervention over the name and structure of the next government, reports TOLO News. "We will not allow anyone to interfere in Afghanistan's affairs. The government name, its type, and form belong to the Afghans and they will decide," Mujahid said.
Kabul airport to be ready for int'l flights in 3 days: Report
According to the Khaama News report, the technical teams from Qatar and Turkey are working alongside Afghan engineers at the airport. "The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan asked Qatar and Turkey to send their experts and help them in repairing the airport which was made ready for domestic flights in three days but international flights are yet to take off and land from the airport.
Acting Afghan PM calls on former officials to return home
In an interview with Al Jazeera on Wednesday, Akhund also said that the caretaker government would guarantee the security of diplomats, embassies and humanitarian relief institutions, stressing that the group wanted to establish positive and strong relations with countries in the region and beyond.
Prolonged war shatters bodies, souls in Afghanistan: ICRC
"War shatters bodies and souls. Four decades of war shatters nations," he said in a statement released on Wednesday after a four-day trip to Afghanistan. ""The scars of war last generations. Destroyed buildings can one day be rebuilt, but shattered limbs do not regrow." Maurer said in the statement.
China endorses Taliban’s interim government, provides aid worth $31 million to Afghanistan
Taking part in the first meeting of the neighbouring countries in Asia, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said China will provide 200 million yuan (USD 31 million) worth of grains, winter supplies, vaccines, and medicines to Afghanistan, India Today reported.
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