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Protests erupt after brutal rape, murder of teenage girl by Taliban in Jawzjan

2021-04-09

Protests erupt after brutal rape, murder of teenage girl by Taliban in Jawzjan

After a Taliban commander raped and shot a 16-year-old girl, members of the militant group imprisoned her parents for filing a complaint in a Taliban court over the heinous crime.

Video of Taliban commander beating child in Ghor sparks outrage

2021-04-07

Video of Taliban commander beating child in Ghor sparks outrage

A video clip circulated online shows a child pleading with a Taliban commander to stop whipping him, but the militant refuses and continues what many describe as a disturbing 'un-Islamic' act.

Prisoners rescued by Afghan commandos recount Taliban's brutality

2021-02-19

Prisoners rescued by Afghan commandos recount Taliban's brutality

The Taliban punched, kicked, flogged and administered electric shocks to those who did not give detailed answers to their extracted confessions, not caring whether they were true or false.

Documentary spotlights Putin's billion-dollar Black Sea 'bribery' palace

2021-01-25

Documentary spotlights Putin's billion-dollar Black Sea 'bribery' palace

Putin's property is 39 times the size of Monaco and features a casino inside a 17,691-square-metre mansion, along with an ice rink and vineyards.

Herat governor decries Iran's role in illegal drug trade

2021-01-12

Herat governor decries Iran's role in illegal drug trade

Counter-narcotics police have destroyed more than 34 tonnes of drug precursor chemicals smuggled from Iran.

A year on, Iran yet to hold anyone accountable for downing of Ukrainian airliner

2021-01-02

A year on, Iran yet to hold anyone accountable for downing of Ukrainian airliner

One year after a Ukrainian airliner was shot down by Iranian forces, killing all onboard, Tehran continues to obfuscate the details of what happened and shield culpable, top commanders.

Afghans seek reparations from Russia for Soviet invasion and its consequences

2020-12-29

Afghans seek reparations from Russia for Soviet invasion and its consequences

The former Soviet Union and its successor, Russia, are at the root of four decades of problems in Afghanistan, protesters in Herat city said.

Chinese agents charged with involvement in global intimidation scheme

2020-10-29

Chinese agents charged with involvement in global intimidation scheme

'Operation Fox Hunt' is a campaign waged by Beijing to harass, stalk and coerce opponents of the Chinese regime's leadership.

Herat officials eye major benefits of new Security Compact programme

2020-09-08

Herat officials eye major benefits of new Security Compact programme

The programme seeks to enhance co-operation between locals and security personnel to halt crime and insecurity.

Herat photo exhibition showcases crimes during Soviet occupation of Afghanistan

2020-08-28

Herat photo exhibition showcases crimes during Soviet occupation of Afghanistan

The modern-day Russian regime is continuing to meddle in Afghanistan's affairs by supporting the Taliban and other armed groups.

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Taliban threats, violence force over 300,000 children out of school in Herat

'Illiteracy and lack of knowledge are key tools of the Taliban's war,' said one analyst, as the group's activities thwart untold thousands of children from fulfilling their dreams.

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