Terrorism 03rd Feb 25 ISKP kills Chinese national a day after diplomatic anniversary 70th anniversary of China-Afghanistan relations overshadowed by the militant group
03rd Feb 25 Afghan diaspora divided over cricket boycott call UK MPs’ call to exclude Afghanistan from cricket contests splits diaspora over “sportswashing” and national pride
Human Rights 03rd Feb 25 ICC calls for Taliban arrests over gender-based crimes ignite debate Opposition hails accountability while Taliban seeks to rally support
Civilians Airstrike Casualties 16th Jan 25 Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan mark significant policy shift Allegedly targeting TTP assets, the strikes — killing dozens of civilians — mark a significant escalation in violence.
Deportation Human Rights 16th Jan 25 Pakistan detains hundreds of Afghans for deportation Refugees, including women and children, caught in escalating Afghan-Pakistani disputes.
Policies and Restrictions Women in Activism, Media, and Politics 16th Jan 25 Taliban reaffirms ban on women working for NGOs Directive threatens licenses of NGOs defying restrictions, despite informal exceptions.
Terrorism 16th Jan 25 Moscow moves towards delisting Taliban from “terrorism” blacklist Legislation paves the way for Taliban cooperation but prompts regional security concerns.
Terrorism 20th Dec 24 Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani killed in ISKP-claimed suicide attack Taliban blames “foreign countries” for aiding ISKP amid rumours of internal tensions.
20th Dec 24 Taliban Supreme Leader reportedly orders ban on foreign organisations Reported ban sparks opposition within the Taliban leadership
20th Dec 24 Taliban enforce first Hadd punishment with public flogging in Parwan Man lashed 80 times for false adultery claim as Taliban begin enforcing severe Sharia punishments.
20th Dec 24 Taliban mark Assad’s fall with rallies, sweets, and solidarity messages Taliban emphasise Syrian ‘victory’ as a milestone for the Muslim ummah amid internal differences.
Policies and Restrictions Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Healthcare 20th Dec 24 Taliban ban women from medical studies, sparking protests across provinces New Taliban ban ends women's medical education, raising alarm over future healthcare for Afghan women.