Hasht-e SubhFawzia Koofi Condemns Taliban Raid on Badakhshan Home and Arrests of Relatives
Former Afghan MP Fawzia Koofi has condemned a Taliban raid on her Badakhshan residence that resulted in the detention of relatives and local residents, calling the operation a sign of the authorities' instability. The Taliban have not yet commented on the arrests or provided information regarding the detainees' whereabouts.
ReliablePakistan Criticizes UK Envoy’s Remarks on Afghanistan Border Clashes as One-Sided
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry dismissed UK envoy Richard Lindsay’s comments on Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes as one-sided, citing ongoing cross-border attacks despite a March ceasefire. Lindsay previously met with Taliban officials to urge de-escalation and the reopening of border crossings for humanitarian aid.
ReliablePakistan Minister Accuses Taliban and TTP of Civilian Casualties in Bajaur
Pakistan’s Information Minister Ataullah Tarar accused the Afghan Taliban and TTP of killing nine civilians in Bajaur, while dismissing Afghan claims of casualties from recent Pakistani strikes in Kunar as unfounded. Neither group has publicly responded to the allegations.
ReliableSpecial Court Declares Over 12,500 Jeribs of Land in Khost as Islamic Emirate Property
A special court in Afghanistan has declared over 12,500 jeribs of land in Khost province as Islamic Emirate property following a review of ownership claims and cadastral records. The ruling directs the relevant commission to formalize state control over the uncultivated tracts in the Ismailkhel and Mandozai districts.
ReliableUN Warns Restrictions on Women’s Education and Employment Threaten Afghanistan’s Future
The United Nations and UNICEF warn that ongoing restrictions on girls' education and women's employment could cost Afghanistan approximately 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, threatening long-term social and economic stability.
ReliableAfghanistan Journalists Center Reports 150 Media Freedom Violations Over Past Year
The Afghanistan Journalists Center documented 150 media freedom violations over the past year, citing intensified Taliban restrictions and expanded broadcasting bans. The report calls for the release of detained journalists and increased international support for the sector.
ReliableFormer MP Shapoor Hasanzoi Alleges Daughters Kidnapped by Taliban-Affiliated Individuals
Former Afghan MP Shapoor Hasanzoi alleges his daughters were kidnapped by Taliban-affiliated individuals and claims authorities have not cooperated despite his knowledge of their location. Taliban officials have not yet responded to the allegations.
Reliableریچارد بنت خواهان آزادی خبرنگاران بازداشتشده از زندانهای طالبان شد
در آستانه روز جهانی آزادی مطبوعات، ریچارد بنت، گزارشگر ویژه ملل متحد برای افغانستان، از طالبان خواسته خبرنگاران بازداشتشده را هرچه زودتر آزاد کرده و محدودیتها بر رسانهها را کاهش دهند. او گفته که...
Developingاتحاد فعالان حقوق بشر نسبت به بستهشدن نمایندهگیهای دیپلماتیک افغانستان ابراز نگرار کرد
۸صبح، کابل: اتحاد فعالان حقوق بشر اعلام کرده است که بستهشدن یا تضعیف نمایندهگیهای دیپلماتیک افغانستان در خارج از کشور میتواند پیامدهای جدی انسانی، سیاسی و حقوق بشری به همراه داشته باشد. این نهاد روز...
Developingریچارد لیندسی در سفر خود به کابل بر کاهش تنشها میان طالبان و پاکستان تاکید کرد
۸صبح، کابل: ریچارد لیندسی، نماینده ویژه بریتانیا برای افغانستان، در سفر اخیر خود به کابل بر کاهش تنشها میان طالبان و پاکستان، بازگشایی گذرگاههای مرزی برای عبور کمکهای بشردوستانه و بهبود وضعیت حقوق...
Developingیک کارمند وزارت داخله طالبان بهدلیل «تبعیض مذهبی» در داخل دفترش به قتل رسید
۸صبح، کابل: منابع محلی میگویند که فرید نصرت، یکی از کارمندان وزارت داخله طالبان، توسط افراد وابسته به این گروه بهدلیل «تبعیض مذهبی» کشته شده است. منابع روز پنجشنبه، ۱۰ ثور، در گفتوگو با روزنامه ۸صبح...
Developingتنشها میان طالبان و پاکستان نگرانیها درباره وضعیت مهاجران افغان را افزایش داده است
۸صبح، کابل: صدها مهاجر افغان در مرز پاکستان در انتظار بازگشت به افغانستان هستند، در حالی که افزایش درگیریها میان طالبان و اسلامآباد، نگرانیها درباره امنیت و وضعیت زندهگی این مهاجران را بیشتر کرده...
ReliableEight Years On: 2018 Kabul Suicide Bombings Targeted Journalists
Eight years after two coordinated suicide bombings in Kabul’s Shash Darak district killed over 20 people, including nine journalists, the attacks remain a stark reminder of the dangers faced by media workers in Afghanistan. The Islamic State (Daesh) claimed responsibility for the 2018 incident, which specifically targeted reporters covering the initial blast.
ReliableUN Agency Reports Border Clashes and Floods Worsen Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
The UN humanitarian agency reports that recent Taliban-Pakistan border clashes have killed at least seven people, displaced over 100,000 civilians, and severely disrupted essential services in eastern Afghanistan. A separate UN assessment notes that recent flooding has also affected more than 73,000 people and destroyed thousands of homes nationwide.
ReliableAustria to Sign Deportation Transit Agreement with Uzbekistan on May 7
Austria will sign an agreement with Uzbekistan on May 7 to establish a new transit route for deporting Afghan nationals, replacing previous pathways through Turkey. Humanitarian groups have expressed concern over the safety and legality of the forced returns amid tightening European asylum policies.
ReliableAfghanistan Ranks 175th in 2026 Global Press Freedom Index
Afghanistan ranks 175th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, marking a 53-place drop since 2021 amid widespread media closures, journalist detentions, and severe restrictions on female reporters.
ReliableKarzai Warns of Workforce Shortages Amid Taliban Ban on Girls’ Education
Former President Hamid Karzai has called for the immediate reopening of schools for girls, citing a UNICEF report that warns of severe shortages in female teachers and health workers by 2030. He cautioned that the ongoing education ban will weaken national capacity and increase foreign dependency.
ReliableIRC Warns EU Deportations Expose Afghan Returnees to Severe Risks
The International Rescue Committee warns that EU deportation orders affecting 22,000 Afghans in 2025 expose returnees to severe humanitarian and security risks amid widespread hunger and systemic barriers in Afghanistan.
ReliableUN Experts Condemn Pakistani Strikes on Civilian Sites and University in Kunar
UN officials and human rights experts have condemned recent Pakistani artillery strikes on civilian sites and a university in Kunar province, calling for accountability and an independent investigation as local authorities report dozens of casualties.
DevelopingWoman Shot Dead in Kabul While Heading to Court Over Family Dispute
A woman was shot dead in Kabul while traveling to a Taliban court amid ongoing family legal disputes, prompting authorities to detain her lawyer and transfer the body to forensics. The incident follows a separate family killing in Logar province the previous day.
ReliableIslamic Emirate of Afghanistan Summons Pakistani Envoy Over Kunar Strikes
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Pakistan’s chargé d’affaires to formally protest recent military strikes in Kunar province, condemning the attacks as sovereignty violations while casualty reports vary widely.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Launches Three Electricity Projects Worth 1.12 Billion Afghanis in Faryab
Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar inaugurated three electricity projects in Faryab province valued at 1.12 billion Afghanis. Funded by the Islamic Emirate and built by private contractors over three years, the initiative aims to upgrade transmission lines and substations to reduce regional power shortages.
ReliableUNICEF Warns of 25,000-Female Worker Shortage in Afghanistan by 2030
UNICEF reports that ongoing restrictions on girls' education and women's employment in Afghanistan could result in a shortage of approximately 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, costing the economy an estimated $84 million annually.
ReliableIslamic Emirate of Afghanistan Urges Stranded Citizens in Qatar to Return Home
Afghan authorities have urged approximately 1,100 citizens stranded in Qatar to return home, claiming the country is secure amid reported U.S. plans to relocate the group to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The proposal faces opposition from U.S. lawmakers and refugee advocates, while the stranded individuals reject both relocation and return due to security concerns.
ReliableUS Senators Urge Congress to Halt Relocation of Afghan Allies to Democratic Republic of Congo
US senators are urging Congress to block a reported Trump administration plan to relocate roughly 1,100 Afghan wartime allies from Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, condemning the proposal as unsafe and contrary to American values.
ReliablePoland Deports Three Afghan Nationals Despite European Court Order
Poland has deported three Afghan nationals to Kabul despite an interim European Court of Human Rights order halting the removal, drawing criticism from legal experts over asylum rights violations. The incident occurs as the EU explores coordination with Taliban authorities on migrant returns.
ReliableAfghan Media Group Reports Detention and Deportation of Journalists in Pakistan
The Afghanistan Media Support Organization reported that Pakistani authorities have detained at least three Afghan journalists over the past two weeks, forcibly deporting one and holding two in custody. AMSO has called for an immediate halt to the detentions and urged international bodies to intervene.
DevelopingProtests Erupt in Faryab Over Compulsory Tazkera Distribution
Residents in Faryab province are protesting what they describe as the compulsory distribution of national ID cards by Taliban authorities, alleging the process violates legal procedures and favors recently settled Kuchi communities. The demonstrations follow the reported detention of a local civil registry official who refused to issue the documents outside standard protocols.
ReliableUNAMA Calls on Taliban to Lift Girls’ Education Ban on International ICT Day
UNAMA has renewed its call for the Taliban to lift the ban on girls' education and technology access, marking the International Day of Girls in ICT with warnings that over four years of restrictions have excluded millions from schooling and deepened humanitarian vulnerabilities.
ReliableTaliban Censorship and Economic Hardship Strain Afghanistan’s Book Market on World Book Day
On World Book Day, Afghanistan’s literary sector faces strict Taliban censorship and economic hardship, with officials reporting dozens of denied publication permits and restricted imports from Iran. While overall readership has reportedly declined, Afghan girls continue to seek out literature despite the constraints.