Government
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Removing Female Teachers and Deepening Education Divide in Afghanistan
DID Press: In absence of female teachers, many families are increasingly reluctant to send their children—especially girls—to school, a trend that has contributed to rising dropout rates. Afghanistan’s education system is facing one of the most critical crises in its…
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Muttaqi Holds Talks with Turkmenistan’s FM on Expanding Cooperation
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Taliban-led government, held a video call with Rashid Meredov, Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss expanding bilateral relations and advancing economic and regional cooperation. In a…
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Amnesty International: Taliban’s Latest Decision Is Another Blow to Media Freedom in Afghanistan
DID Press: Amnesty International has condemned the Taliban’s latest decision to revoke licenses and ban the activities of organizations supporting independent media outlets and journalists, saying the move is part of the Taliban’s “campaign to suppress and dismantle media freedom”…
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Uzbekistan Weighs Military-Technical Cooperation With Taliban
DID Press: Uzbekistan is reviewing the possibility of launching military–technical cooperation with Afghanistan under Taliban administration, according to a draft presidential decree outlining the country’s strategic planning through 2030. The draft, signed by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and published on…
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Taliban Detentions of Women Surge 435%, Marking Unprecedented Spike
DID Press: New figures released by Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Interior Ministry show a dramatic and unprecedented rise in the number of women detained across the country, with the total reaching 1,825 inmates—a 18.7% increase compared with last year and a staggering…
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Taliban Penal Code: A Step Toward Institutionalizing Discrimination, Intensifying Pressure on Afghanistan’s Shiites
DID Press: The disclosure of a document titled “Taliban Courts Penal Code” by the NGO Rawadari has once again intensified concerns over the future of religious minorities in Afghanistan—particularly the Shiite community. The document, consisting of three sections, ten chapters,…
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Herat Governor, Iranian Officials Stress Expanding Cross-Border Economic cooperation
DID Press: Taliban-appointed governor of Herat visited the Dogharoun–Taybad border crossing, where he emphasized the need to expand economic cooperation and resolve customs-related challenges between Iran and Afghanistan. Ahmad Islam Jar, the Taliban governor of Herat, traveled to the Dogharoun–Taybad…
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The Atlantic: Trump Misreads Iran, External Confrontation Strengthens Tehran
DID Press: The Atlantic magazine argues that Donald Trump’s Iran policy is rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of Iranian society and the country’s political structure, ultimately working to the advantage of the Islamic Republic. The analysis notes that when Trump…
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Israel Bans Entry of Foreign Journalists into Gaza
DID Press: Israeli occupation authorities told the country’s Supreme Court that they will not allow foreign journalists to enter the Gaza Strip, even if the Rafah crossing is reopened. The position was stated during a court hearing reviewing a petition…
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Prolonged Trade Route Closures with Afghanistan Increase Economic Pressure on Pakistan
DID Press: According to Washington Post, the prolonged closure of key trade routes between Afghanistan and Pakistan has had a significant negative impact on Pakistan’s economy and domestic markets. The report says Pakistan closed major trade corridors with Afghanistan in…
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