Despite an injection of more than $260 million in Australian aid, the situation for women in Afghanistan remains 'bleak'.
Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in "violation" of rules "regarding women's sports gyms", a Taliban spokesman said.
Major powers have renewed diplomatic links while others seek deals to deport migrants. And all the while gender repression is getting worse, warns UN special envoy and former UK prime minister Gordon ...
Taliban leader approves new Afghan Criminal Code, drawing global criticism for class-based punishments and human rights concerns.
New ‘criminal code’ in Afghanistan also legalises ‘Caste-like slavery’, prescribes flog-at-sight for ‘sinners’ & proposes 3 ...