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Afghan Witness Policies and Restrictions Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Taliban

Jan 16

Taliban reaffirms ban on women working for NGOs

Directive threatens licenses of NGOs defying restrictions, despite informal exceptions.

Afghan Witness Security Foreign relations Russia Taliban

Jan 16

Moscow moves towards delisting Taliban from “terrorism” blacklist

Legislation paves the way for Taliban cooperation but prompts regional security concerns.

Myanmar Witness Aircraft Myanmar MAF

Jan 13

Myanmar's Air Force Day: A review of MAF’s claimed new acquisitions

On 15 December 2024, Myanmar marked the 77th anniversary of its Air Force Day. This report delves into the newly claimed additions to the MAF service along with a brief overview of the other aircraft present at the ceremony.

Myanmar Witness Sagaing Airstrike Fires

Dec 31

An epicentre of violence: A Sagaing region anthology

Through this vast reporting of Sagaing, Myanmar Witness has aimed to emphasise themes and tactics that show extreme violence and repetition.

Afghan Witness Security Violence Terrorism Pakistan Taliban ISKP

Dec 20

Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani killed in ISKP-claimed suicide attack

Taliban blames “foreign countries” for aiding ISKP amid rumours of internal tensions.

Afghan Witness Internal Discord Foreign relations Taliban

Dec 20

Taliban Supreme Leader reportedly orders ban on foreign organisations

Reported ban sparks opposition within the Taliban leadership

Afghan Witness Violence Public punishments Sharia Taliban

Dec 20

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.

Afghan Witness Syria Taliban

Dec 20

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.

Afghan Witness Policies and Restrictions Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Healthcare

Dec 20

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.

Sudan Witness

Dec 13

Gezira’s marginalised Kanabi community targeted in 'fierce campaign' of hate online

Pro-Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) accounts shared hate speech and misinformation about the marginalised Kanabi community in Gezira state throughout November.