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Violence Minority Rights Gender-Based Violence LGBTQ+ Women's rights Taliban

May 2

The impact of the Taliban’s Law on the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice

Known as the PVPV Law - the Taliban's sweeping piece of legislation reinforced existing restrictions on human rights and has introduced new ones that could affect virtually all aspects of Afghans’ lives.

Mar 31

ISKP shifts focus to northern Afghanistan

ISKP attacks and Taliban counter-operations intensify in the north.

Mar 31

Extradition of ‘Abbey Gate planner’ from Pakistan to US sparks backlash

Critics accuse Islamabad of inflating the arrested ISKP member’s role for strategic gain.

Security Pakistan Terrorism Taliban

Mar 31

Pakistan blames Afghanistan for Baloch Liberation Army attack

Taliban condemns accusations, urging Pakistan to address internal security failures.

Information environment Disinformation Taliban

Mar 31

Disinformation: Old video used to stoke fears of Taliban invading Tajikistan

Man killed in 2015 falsely portrayed as leading a new attack against Tajikistan.

Information environment Media

Mar 31

US-funded local language media at risk of closure

Trump’s funding freeze leaves exiled media scrambling for resources.

Information environment Disinformation Taliban

Mar 26

Sirajuddin Haqqani resurfaces after 50 days amid claims of resignation

Taliban denies resignation reports as Haqqani reappears in Khost

Policies and Restrictions Women's rights Taliban

Mar 14

Taliban allegedly raid underground beauty parlours

Report of house searches, arrests, and intimidation of beauticians.

Terrorism Pakistan Violence Taliban ISKP

Mar 14

Senior pro-Taliban cleric assassinated in Pakistan

ISKP suspected to be behind killing of Jamia Haqqania’s head, Hamid-ul-Haq.

Human Rights Taliban

Mar 14

Taliban withdraw from the ICC’s Rome Statute

Analysts say the ICC still holds jurisdiction over past crimes.

Information environment Shia Taliban

Mar 14

Taliban-backed Shia conference draws thousands in Kabul

Supporters see it as outreach, while critics call it a propaganda move.

Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Policies and Restrictions Social Media Women's rights Online harassment Repression Taliban Harassment

Mar 7

Finding Alternatives: Entrepreneurship and resilience by Afghan women online

As the Taliban continue to erode women's rights, many Afghan women have turned to Instagram as a lifeline for community, self-expression and business - while navigating increasing restrictions and abuse.

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