Author: The Afghanistan Post

As the third anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan approached, dozens of Afghan women gathered in Islamabad, Pakistan, to protest. They chanted slogans such as “Bread, Work, Freedom” and “The Taliban commits crimes, the world supports.” The protesters referred to August 15th as a “shameful tragedy in Afghanistan’s history” and urged the international community to stand with Afghan women.

Several international aid organizations, including the Danish Refugee Council and Save the Children, have expressed deep concern over Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian crisis. In a joint statement, they highlighted that millions of Afghans remain trapped in cycles of poverty, displacement, and despair three years after the Taliban’s return to power. The statement warned that only 25% of the required aid has been received this year, leading to the closure of 343 health teams. With over 12 million people facing acute food insecurity, the situation is expected to deteriorate, putting over half a million children at risk of severe malnutrition. The organizations…

The Afghanistan Journalists Center reports that during the third year of Taliban rule, 181 incidents of media freedom violations were recorded, including threats and detentions. This figure is slightly higher than in the second year of Taliban governance. The report, released on the third anniversary of the previous government’s collapse, notes that 48 journalists and media workers were detained during this period, with two still imprisoned. The violations include 133 threats, temporary closures of four media outlets, and the permanent shutdown of four others. While no targeted attacks on journalists were reported this year, the center highlighted the continued emigration…

The 2024 Paris Olympics officially concluded with a grand ceremony in France’s capital. Athletes from over 200 countries competed across 32 disciplines for a total of 329 medals. The United States topped the medal table with 40 golds and a total of 126 medals, while China also secured 40 golds and 91 total medals. Six Afghan athletes participated, but none secured a medal. The Olympic flag was handed over to the mayor of Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Games.

Human Rights Watch has declared that the Taliban have created the worst women’s rights crisis in the world over the past three years. The organization has called on all governments to hold senior Taliban officials accountable for serious crimes in Afghanistan. According to Richard Bennett, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur, this situation is described as a “system of institutionalized discrimination and disrespect for human dignity.” Human Rights Watch also highlighted the Taliban’s violations of freedom of expression and severe restrictions on women’s rights.

Fazel Mahmood Fazly, the former head of the administrative office of the President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, stated that those who attempted to whitewash the Taliban’s image now realize that the group will not change its stance on education and work. Fazly noted on the social media platform X that even the Taliban’s internal supporters are disillusioned and should raise their voices. As the Taliban approaches its third year in power, Fazly has strongly criticized the group’s stance on girls’ education.

Manizha Talash, who displayed the slogan “Freedom for Afghan Women” in the Olympics, was removed from the competition, sparking widespread reactions in international media and on social networks. Social media users have condemned the action, stating that the slogan is not political but a plea for help for Afghan women. Despite her removal, Manizha has received widespread support.

The Kashan Chamber of Guilds has declared that renting shops to Afghan nationals, both with and without legal residency, is now prohibited and will be legally prosecuted. Real estate agents are also urged to avoid renting homes to undocumented Afghan migrants. This comes as Iran intensifies the “forced” deportation of Afghan migrants, a move condemned by human rights organizations.

Zubeda Akbar, a human rights activist from Afghanistan, has won the 2024 International Gender Equality Network Award. The network announced that Zubeda Akbar and Hafida Chekir, a women’s rights activist from Tunisia, were selected as the recipients of this year’s “Rights and Leadership” award. Zubeda Akbar was recognized as a tireless advocate for human rights and the rights of Afghan women and girls.

The Gaza Health Ministry announced today that since October 7, the death toll in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel has reached 39,790, with 91,702 injured. Gaza’s Civil Defense reported that 93 people were killed in a recent Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians. These figures have not been independently verified.