Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL – In a recent UN briefing, Roza Otunbayeva, the UN’s representative for Afghanistan, emphasized the importance of the Taliban adhering to “international norms” for the country’s inclusion on the global stage. This is as the lack of progress in addressing human rights issues is a major hurdle …

KABUL — India has abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution condemning the Taliban’s “grave, worsening, widespread and systematic” repression of women and girls in Afghanistan. The resolution, titled “The situation in Afghanistan”, was introduced by Germany and adopted with 116 votes in favor, 12 abstentions, …

KABUL – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban officials — Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani — over crimes against humanity, accusing them of gender-based persecution of Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule since August 2021. In a …

KABUL – Moscow’s recognition of the Taliban government on July 3 has set off a potential diplomatic chain reaction that could reshape international engagement with Afghanistan. In a landmark move, Russia became the first major non-Islamic power to formally acknowledge the Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate rulers, appointing an ambassador and …

KABUL — The State of Qatar has reiterated its strong commitment to supporting concerted international efforts aimed at empowering the Afghan people to build a peaceful, stable, and developing Afghanistan. This declaration was made during the United Nations General Assembly’s plenary meeting on “The Situation in Afghanistan,” where Her Excellency …

KABUL – In a striking move amid Moscow’s growing ties with the Taliban-led government in Kabul, Russian tour operators have begun offering organized travel packages to Afghanistan, with weeklong tours priced around $3,000 (235,000 rubles). These trips, advertised on Russian online platforms and set to start as early as mid-July, …

KABUL – The United Nations General Assembly has delivered a sharp rebuke to Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers, overwhelmingly adopting a resolution on Monday that condemns the regime’s intensifying repression—particularly of women and girls—and urges immediate reforms to avoid further humanitarian catastrophe. Passed with 116 votes in favor, 12 abstentions and just …

KABUL – A powerful rebuke to Germany’s rightward shift on immigration, a Berlin court ruled Tuesday that the government must issue visas to Afghan refugees who were previously promised resettlement under humanitarian programs — despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s move to shut them down. The case was brought by an Afghan …

KABUL — In a promising move to enhance regional economic integration, Azerbaijan and Afghanistan have launched talks aimed at expanding trade and investment cooperation. The discussions took place during the 6th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Business Forum held in Shusha, Azerbaijan, a city celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and …

KABUL — Iran has enforced a sweeping deportation deadline, warning millions of Afghan migrants and refugees to leave the country by Sunday or face arrest. The ultimatum, which follows heightened security concerns after Iran’s recent conflict with Israel, threatens to displace hundreds of thousands and adds new pressure to an …

KABUL — Russia’s formal recognition of the Taliban government has sparked a wave of mixed reactions across Afghanistan, highlighting deep divisions over the implications of renewed ties with Moscow. In a historic move on Thursday, Russia accepted the Taliban-appointed ambassador and officially recognized the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, becoming the …