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Security Terrorism ISKP

Mar 31

ISKP shifts focus to northern Afghanistan

ISKP attacks and Taliban counter-operations intensify in the north.

Mar 31

Extradition of ‘Abbey Gate planner’ from Pakistan to US sparks backlash

Critics accuse Islamabad of inflating the arrested ISKP member’s role for strategic gain.

Terrorism Pakistan Security Taliban

Mar 31

Pakistan blames Afghanistan for Baloch Liberation Army attack

Taliban condemns accusations, urging Pakistan to address internal security failures.

Information environment Disinformation Taliban

Mar 31

Disinformation: Old video used to stoke fears of Taliban invading Tajikistan

Man killed in 2015 falsely portrayed as leading a new attack against Tajikistan.

Information environment Media

Mar 31

US-funded local language media at risk of closure

Trump’s funding freeze leaves exiled media scrambling for resources.

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

Women's rights Arrests Policies and Restrictions Taliban

Mar 14

Taliban allegedly raid underground beauty parlours

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

Terrorism Security Pakistan Violence 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.

Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Featured Social Media Investigations Policies and Restrictions 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

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