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Over 200 former Afghan troops and Officials killed since Taliban takeover: UN

report in Khaama Press online, August 22, 2023A U.N. report released Tuesday reveals that over 200 extrajudicial killings of former Afghan government officials and security forces have occurred since the Taliban’s takeover two years ago. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, the group most targeted by the Taliban have been individuals who were previously part of the army, police, and intelligence forces. Between August 15, 2021 (when the Taliban took control), and…

Female Students Call to Reopen Schools

By Asma Saayin in ToloNews, Aug 18, 2023 at 8:14 AMFemale students and teachers said they are worried that nothing was said about schools on the second anniversary of the Islamic Emirate’s takeover. Once again they emphasized their right to education and asked the current government to reopen academic institutions for girls as soon as possible. “Yesterday, I thought that maybe schools, universities, and many other places that were closed would open but they didn’t,”…

Nine Journalists arrested in past 10 days: Reporters Without Borders

By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama Press online, August 17, 2023Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has brought to light a worrying surge in the detention of journalists in Afghanistan following the takeover of the country by the Taliban. Within the past 10 days, nine journalists have been arrested by the Taliban, causing significant concern among media organizations globally. The organization revealed on Wednesday that 12 journalists are currently being held in detention without any apparent reasons given.…