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Information environment Disinformation Internal Discord 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 Arrests Women's rights Taliban

Mar 14

Taliban allegedly raid underground beauty parlours

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

Security Violence Pakistan Terrorism 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.

Foreign relations Human Rights International Law Taliban

Mar 14

Taliban withdraw from the ICC’s Rome Statute

Analysts say the ICC still holds jurisdiction over past crimes.

Religious Freedom 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 Featured Social Media Investigations 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.

Civilians Mining Taliban

Feb 25

Residents and Taliban clash over land and mining contracts

Protests in Badakhshan and Takhar fail to prompt official response

Security Terrorism Taliban Kabul ISKP

Feb 25

ISKP: Attacks targeting Taliban in Kunduz and Kabul

Casualty numbers are disputed and a second attack is thwarted.

Information environment Taliban

Feb 25

“TalibLeaks”: Massive Taliban data leak offers few real insights

50GB of hacked documents mostly contain mundane administrative files.

Foreign relations Economy Taliban

Feb 25

US aid freeze leaves Afghan economy and aid sector in crisis

Aid groups shut down amid budget cuts, unpaid salaries and rising prices.

Internal Discord Taliban

Feb 14

Haqqani-backed Abdul Kabir sidelined amid Taliban power shift

Former Deputy Prime Minister demoted as Supreme Leader consolidates control amid tensions over governance and girls’ education.

Internal Discord Education Women's rights Taliban

Feb 14

Taliban official Stanikzai reportedly flees Afghanistan amid education dispute

Deputy Foreign Minister's departure follows reported tensions with Supreme Leader over girls' education.

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