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Afghan women and girls are seeking education opportunities outside of Afghanistan – but for many, numerous obstacles stand in their way.

The incident triggered various reactions and claims on both sides of the border – and is set against a backdrop of rising political tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban.

At least 13 journalists were reportedly arrested by the Taliban between July 20 and August 13.

While events around the country took place largely peacefully, uniformed Taliban were recorded violently breaking up events in the capital.

Verifiable videos circulated online showing the Taliban using a water cannon and gunfire into the air to disperse protesters.

The social media influencer has allegedly been arrested twice, with both occasions coinciding with him making critical comments towards Afghanistan's neighbours.

The incident marks the second official public execution sanctioned by the Taliban's Supreme Court since 2022 – though visual evidence has been limited.

Satellite imagery shows that Afghanistan’s Kamal Khan and Kajaki dams currently hold larger water reserves than in previous years, though experts on the Afghan side say precipitation levels – not water reserves – determine Iran’s share of the water.

A significant decrease in ISKP-claimed attacks corresponds with the Taliban’s intensified operations against the group in recent months.

AW records indicate this is the first protest in Nuristan province.

The incident marked the second clash between farmers and the Taliban over poppy eradication enforcement, after a similar incident occurred in Nangarhar in April.

Faced with a moral dilemma, an Afghan journalist says he must choose between working for Taliban-approved media, or risking his life to report independently.