The human rights organization Hengaw has reported that the intelligence forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran arrested Sara Gohari, an Afghan student at the University of Tehran, more than ten days ago and transferred her to an unknown location.

Two years after the horrific killing of Marina Sadat by the Taliban in Kabul, her family is still struggling in the whirlpool of threats, displacement, and helplessness. In a recent interview with Zan News, Marina's brother recounts a shocking narrative of his family's ongoing suffering; a family that was first oppressed and tortured by the Taliban and is now on the verge of forced deportation from Iran.

Coinciding with July 15, World Youth Skills Day, the European Union delegation in Kabul has emphasized its support for Afghan youth, especially girls, by issuing a statement. In a message on the social network X, the delegation wrote: “Afghan girls deserve more opportunities, not restrictions, to learn, work, and progress.”

Princeton University in the United States has announced that it will host a panel focused on the situation in Afghanistan, particularly the status of women after the Taliban’s return to power.