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Afghan women and girls, like men, have inalienable rights -- human rights that must be upheld and honored, said UNGA President Dennis Francis

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for putting pressure on the Taliban to ensure women's and girls rights

As many as 11 countries have put pressure on the Taliban government for violating women's rights in Afghanistan during the United Nations meeting

There are some persistent countries that come in that list, Afghanistan was on that list persistently. And in Afghanistan attacks on education from all sides not only state actors but also armed non-state actors were prevalent,Tolo News quoted Malik as saying.

With female lawyers and judges excluded from working or practicing law, women and girls have less ability to obtain legal representation and access to justice, the report stated.

Afghan Refugee Council official in Pakistan said that the Pakistani police have arbitrarily detained 100 refugees in Karachi

There were no reports of casualties, and it was not immediately known why the border guards from the two sides exchanged fire, said Nasrullah Khan

The seven contracts are with locally based companies, many of whom have foreign partners in countries including China, Iran, and Turkiye

Japanese Ambassador in Kabul Takashi Okada has called on the Taliban to strengthen legitimacy within the country to expand international cooperation

The Taliban continues to impose further restrictions on women's rights despite significant international pressure and pleas from human rights organisations and aid organisations.

Karzai talked about the critical role of knowledge and stressed that achieving peace, stability, development, and independence requires acquiring knowledge

The plight of women in Afghanistan must prick the conscience of the world as they are virtually waging a lonely battle

It wasn't clear when the ban was imposed, but the Afghan Taliban have been resisting international pressure to form a more inclusive government.

The Afghan government collapsed on August 15 in 2021 leading to the Taliban taking over the country.

This comes as economists have said that these organizations are benefiting the nation and the government, and should be allowed to operate in the country.

Since taking control of Afghanistan, the Taliban banned girls beyond grade six from attending schools and prohibited women from attending universities.

The premier was joined by Pakistan's Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir.

It took just days for Taliban fighters to regain Kabul following the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of conflict.

Following the fall of Kabul in August 2021, the Taliban has enforced a series of prohibitions, one of which includes the ban on playing music in public spaces.

At least three people died and five others were injured in an accident in the Northern Province of Samangan, Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported on Monday.