Afghanistan Times
AT News KABUL: The UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, voiced concerns over the “exclusion” of Afghan women from society and also expressed skepticism about a move toward inclusive governance. Bennett made the remarks in an interview with the VOA and said that …
Read More »256-Day Passed; Girls’ Schools Yet to Be Reopened
AT News KABUL: At least 256 days have passed since the closing of schools for girls over grade 6, and although the Islamic Emirate says it has recently formed a committee of nine people to work on reopening the schools for girls, there have been no details provided yet about …
Read More »Women in Kabul Protest Call for Reopening of school
AT NewsKABUL: A number of women protesters gathered in Kabul on Sunday to emphasize that the Islamic Emirate should immediately remove restrictions on women and allow girls’ students above the sixth grade to attend their schools.“In the nine months since the Taliban came to power, women have been marginalized, deprived …
Read More »Meeting of Regional NSAs Discussed Afghan Situation
AT News KABUL: The National Security Adverse of regional countries met in Dushanbe for a two-day talk to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan and the region. The meeting started Thursday and is planned to continue Friday. The meeting was attended by the National Security Advisers of Russia, China, India, …
Read More »Afghanistan ‘Face plethora of critical human rights challenges’: UN Rapporteur
AT NewsKABUL: The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, expressed concerns over the human rights situations in Afghanistan, saying the country is facing a “plethora of critical human rights challenges that are having a severe impact on the population.” Bennett appeared on Thursday at …
Read More »Famous Afghan Wrestler Ibrhaim Buried in Kabul
AT News KABUL: Famous Afghan Wrestler, Mohammad Ibrahim, was buried on Monday morning in Kabul. Mohammad Ibrahim, who was the first the first Afghan wrestling medalist in an of Asian competition, has died at hospital in Kabul.Mohammad Ibrahim, was also known as “Haji Qahraman” (champion), and earned a bronze medal …
Read More »Islamic Emirate Forms Commission to Hold Loya-Jirga
AT NewsKABUL: The Islamic Emirate said it has formed a commission to take preparation for convening of Loya Jirga (Great Assembly). The acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Shohabuddin Delawar did not provide details over the exact date of the Loya Jirga, saying that influential Afghan figures will be invited.“There …
Read More »Over 60 Girl Graduated from Professional School
AT News KABUL: More than 60 girls’ students graduated after learning craft skills as the schools for girls students in grades 7-12 have yet to reopen. “The Islamic Emirate closed schools for the girls. We call on the Islamic Emirate to reopen the schools as soon as possible,” said Najiba, …
Read More »Ministry of Vice and Virtue Stress on Covering Faces of Female Presenters
AT News KABUL: The Ministry of Vice and Virtue insisted on its decree which demands female TV presenters cover their faces with masks. According to the ministry spokesperson, women presenters are obliged to use masks during television programs starting tomorrow, Sunday. The ministry spokesperson also told TOLOnews that the decision …
Read More »Karzai Says Burqa is Not Afghan Tradition, Brought Into the Country Dozens of Years Ago
AT News KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai said that the Burqa is not the Afghan culture and it has come to Afghanistan probably 200-300 years ago, and countryside women don’t wear” it. In an interview with CNN, Karzai said that covering faces is not Hijab and the use of the …
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