The Taliban’s latest policy on talk shows, which imposes severe restrictions on #Afghanistan’s already tightly controlled media, is deeply concerning. It marks another dark day for press freedom and a further sign of intensifying censorship and authoritarianism in the country.

Hundreds of Afghans & members of ethnic & religious minorities detained #Iran accused of “espionage”. Also reports of incitement to discrimination & violence in the media labeling Afghans & minority communities as traitors & using dehumanising language. See our full statement👇

The UN General Assembly adopts resolution expressing deep concern over #Afghanistan’s deteriorating humanitarian, economic and human rights conditions, urging the Taliban to reverse repressive policies and ensure inclusive governance news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Situation in #Afghanistan: #ICC Pre-Trial Chamber II issues arrest warrants for Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani ⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/situation…

facebook.com/share/v/18v25R… Been working to highlight stories of Afghan youth in the past few months at the Afghanistan Policy Lab Princeton School of Public & International Affairs. This young artist is seeking collaboration & community and has asked me to share his story ArtLords-هنرسالار Omaid Sharifi - امید شریفی, can you help?

My Chapter: Education in Afghanistan—From Optimism to Pessimism Part of the edited volume Afghanistan Under Taliban, my chapter explores the shifting landscape of education in Afghanistan, tracing its descent from hopeful reform to systemic collapse. idsa.in/publisher/book…

On International Youth Day let’s recognize that youth of all genders and backgrounds must be meaningfully included and heard in all discussions and actions about the future of #afghanistan and for that they need access to all their rights, especially to equal education.

4 years after the Taliban takeover in #Afghanistan, 25 UN mandate holders join me to call on states to resist any moves towards normalization. Noting the diverse resistance of many Afghans, esp women, Taliban oppression isn’t inevitable or irreversible-another future is possible.

Today, we launch the Afghanistan Accountability Archive: a record of Taliban atrocities and women's resistance. A legacy of brave work by my colleagues inside Afghanistan. May it serve justice and uphold our promise of accountability. afghanistanjustice.org

This week marks 4 years—1,460 days—since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, unleashing their most draconian, medieval ideology of control through terror.

I remain hopeful for Afghanistan because of my students, and all who believe in education and women’s rights. The future cannot be built without girls, women, and minorities at the center. #Afghanistan #Hope #LetAfghanGirlsLearn #AfghanWomen #Future

Today, we proudly launch our World Advocacy Tour for the Right to LEARN. A heartfelt thank you to Google for Startups & all the incredible organizers who made this launch possible. Your support helps us amplify the voices of Afghan girls and carry their fight for education.

The conference consisted of four thematic sessions covering: (1) women’s rights and gender apartheid; (2) freedom of expression and civic space; (3) minorities and other vulnerable groups; and (4) prospects and challenges for international criminal accountability.

UN Women has warned that four years after the Taliban’s return to power, Afghan women and girls are being deprived of their fundamental rights; deprivations that are severely threatening their health, education, and security. In a new report published by this body, it is stated

Looking into concerning forced evictions of land & houses in Rashk village, Bamiyan, #Afghanistan. I urge a peaceful and fair solution. Taliban must adhere to int'l standards, incl. fair trial, notice period, genuine consultations, compensation: displacement is never acceptable!

As part of their policy of ethnic & cultural cleansing in north🇦🇫,the Taliban have destroyed the memorial of Amir Ali-Shir Nava’i, Turkic poet & Timurid statesman,whose statue they had earlier demolished. Once again, they show hostility to history & cultural values of people of🇦🇫

امیر علی شیر نوایی در هرات زاده شد، در همان‌جا به وزارت سلطان حسین بایقرا رسید، خدمات فراوان در کشورداری و ترویج هنر و فرهنگ کرد و در همان شهر چشم از جهان پوشید. او یکی از بزرگان تاریخ سرزمین ماست. اما گویا طالبان نوایی را بیشتر متعلق به ازبیکستان می دانند تا سرزمین خودش. چرا؟

We are deeply alarmed by credible reports from Nangarhar where six members of the family, mainly children, women, and elders, of a former ANDSF officer were brutally killed, reportedly by Taliban intelligence forces. UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett UNAMA News

محل تولد،زندگی،خلق آثار و وفات نوایی همه هرات‌است.نسبت به خیلی از «بابا‌ها» نوایی بیشتر مربوط🇦🇫است و خدماتش هم بیشتر‌است،طالب اما از دیپلومات‌های🇺🇿دعوت می‌کند تا خشت بنای یاد‌بودش را بگذارند. طالب جز خود دیگر هیچ‌کس‌ را از این کشور نمی‌داند و جز زبان زور دیگر هیچ‌چیز را نمی‌فهمد.