Civil Liberties
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Afghanistan
Former Pakistani Envoy: Afghanistan Still Faces Crisis Under Taliban Rule
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani said Afghanistan has not achieved stability or prosperity under Taliban rule, arguing that the country continues to face deep economic, social and political challenges. Durrani said Afghanistan has not become…
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Afghanistan
Tamadon TV Faces Uncertainty Following Raid by Taliban Forces
DID Press: Reports indicate that forces of the Taliban have raided the headquarters of Tamadon Television in Kabul, raising concerns that the broadcaster could be forced off air during the sensitive period leading up to Tasua and Ashura. According to…
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Afghanistan
Heavy Taliban Security Presence Reported in Herat’s Jebrail District
DID Press: Local sources in western Afghanistan say a heightened Taliban security deployment in Herat’s Jebrail district has disrupted daily life and increased tensions among residents. According to local reports, Taliban authorities intensified security measures across the district on Wednesday,…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Diplomatic Missions Condemn Crackdown on Herat Protesters
DID Press: The Coordination Council of Afghanistan’s Diplomatic and Consular Missions has strongly condemned the reported suppression of peaceful protests by women in Herat, describing the actions as a serious violation of human rights and calling for the immediate and…
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UN Rights Expert Calls for Accountability Over Violence Against Herat Protesters
DID Press: Richard Bennett has expressed concern over reports of excessive use of force against protesters in Herat and called for accountability for those responsible for acts of violence. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Bennett said the…
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Afghanistan
Rights Activists Label Taliban Policies Against Women “Cultural Genocide”
DID Press: A coalition of human rights activists has accused the Taliban of turning restrictions on women and girls into a broader system of social control, intimidation, and political leverage, describing the group’s actions as part of a campaign of…
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