Taliban Archives

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in August brought an end to 20 years of fighting -- and relief for many women -- but harsh restrictions imposed by the new government are also causing despair

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End of war brings relief, and despair, to Afghan women

The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August brought an end to 20 years of fighting — and relief for many women — but harsh...

AFPFebruary 8, 2022

Pakistan soldiers carry the coffin of an officer killed by militants in Balochistan

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Firing from Afghanistan kills 5 Pakistan troops

At least five Pakistan soldiers were killed by firing from neighbouring Afghanistan, Islamabad said Sunday, in an attack claimed by the Pakistani Taliban. It...

AFPFebruary 6, 2022

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi says the Taliban is inching closer to international recognition -- on their own terms

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Taliban closer to international recognition, says foreign minister

The Taliban are inching closer towards international recognition but any concessions Afghanistan’s new rulers make will be on their terms, the regime’s foreign minister...

AFPFebruary 3, 2022

Afghan journalists covering a protest by women in support of the Taliban regime in front of the US embassy in Kabul

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Two Afghan journalists released after Taliban detention

Two Afghan journalists detained by the Taliban earlier this week were released Wednesday.

AFPFebruary 2, 2022

Several Afghan journalists have been beaten while covering rallies not approved by authorities

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Rights groups blame Taliban for missing journalists

The Taliban have arrested two Afghan journalists working for a local news channel, rights groups said Tuesday, weeks after two women activists went missing....

AFPFebruary 1, 2022

Afghan women take part in a women's rights protest in Kabul last week

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Afghan women activists feel betrayed by Oslo talks

Afghan women protesting against the Taliban's harsh rule say they have been betrayed by Norway.

AFPJanuary 24, 2022

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the Islamist's first official talks with the West seizing power in Afghanistan will help to 'transform the atmosphere of war'

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Taliban say Oslo talks with West will ‘transform atmosphere of war’

The Taliban’s first official talks with the West on European soil since seizing power in Afghanistan will help to “transform the atmosphere of war”...

AFPJanuary 22, 2022

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid listens to questions during an interview with AFP in Kabul

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Taliban warn against dissent, women’s rights activism

Afghanistan’s new Taliban authorities warned Saturday they have the right to crack down on dissent and jail protesters, as concerns grew over the disappearance...

AFPJanuary 22, 2022