Zan News: A man has killed his wife by hanging her in Bati Kot district of Nangarhar province. Social Media Man Hangs His Wife to Death in Nangarhar April 13, 2025 Zan News Zan News: A man has killed his wife by hanging her in Bati Kot district of Nangarhar province. The incident took place on Saturday, April 12, in the "Mashwano" area of the district, and according to Taliban security officials, the suspect has been arrested. Sayed Tayeb Hamad, spokesperson for the Taliban police command in Nangarhar, confirmed the incident and stated that the cause was domestic violence. This comes as numerous cases of women being killed by family members have been reported in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power. Most of these murders are believed to be the result of domestic violence.

Zan News - Zabul: Three people were killed and 15 others were injured when a type 404 passenger bus overturned on the Kabul-Kandahar highway in Zabul province. Traffic Incident in Zabul; One Woman and Two Men Killed, 15 Others Injured May 26, 2024 Zan News Zan News - Zabul: Three people were killed and 15 others were injured when a type 404 passenger bus overturned on the Kabul-Kandahar highway in Zabul province. The incident occurred on Saturday evening (May 25) in the "Bryam Manda" area of Sahfa district, Zabul province. Zabihullah Jawhar, a spokesman for the Taliban police command in Zabul, said that a woman and two men were killed in the incident. It is worth noting that the Kabul-Kandahar highway is one of the most accident-prone routes in Afghanistan. This highway had been destroyed in the past during the Taliban's multi-year battles with previous governments and as a result of the group's mine laying, and parts of it have now been rebuilt.

Zan News - Kapisa: A traffic accident in the Alasay district of Kapisa province has resulted in the deaths of three women and two men, with three others injured. Social Media Traffic Accident in Kapisa Claims the Lives of Five, Including Three Women August 1, 2024 Zan News Zan News - Kapisa: A traffic accident in the Alasay district of Kapisa province has resulted in the deaths of three women and two men, with three others injured. The Taliban's security command in Kapisa released a statement saying the accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon (31 July) in the "Dara Koti" area of Alasay district. According to the command, a vehicle veered off the road and overturned in the accident. Reports indicate that children are among the injured in this incident. The cause of the accident has been attributed to the narrow road and the driver's carelessness. It is noteworthy that traffic accidents in Afghanistan annually claim the lives of hundreds and leave hundreds injured. Driver carelessness, poor road conditions, and the lack of traffic signs are cited as the main reasons for these accidents.

Zan News: Taliban security officials in Takhar province report that in the Chahab district of the province, a man has slit his mother's throat using a knife. A Man in Takhar Slashed His Mother's Throat With a Knife March 20, 2025 Zan News Zan News: Taliban security officials in Takhar province report that in the Chahab district of the province, a man has slit his mother's throat using a knife. Zabihullah Hakimi, the spokesperson for the Taliban's police command in Takhar, stated that the incident occurred last night, Wednesday (March 19). He added that the individual killed his mother with a knife following a verbal altercation. Hakimi also confirmed that the accused has been arrested by Taliban forces.

Zan News: In response to the recent UNAMA report on the Taliban's Ministry of Virtue and Vice, the Purple Saturdays Movement has issued a statement calling the ministry an anti-human rights institution that violates the fundamental freedoms of Afghan citizens, especially women, religious minorities, and vulnerable groups. Purple Saturdays Movement: Taliban's Ministry of Virtue and Vice Violates Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms July 11, 2024 Zan News Zan News: In response to the recent UNAMA report on the Taliban's Ministry of Virtue and Vice, the Purple Saturdays Movement has issued a statement calling the ministry an anti-human rights institution that violates the fundamental freedoms of Afghan citizens, especially women, religious minorities, and vulnerable groups. The movement's statement, released on Thursday (July 11), says that the Taliban's Ministry of Virtue and Vice has turned the enforcement of Sharia law into a tool for repression and interference in various spheres of society, even the "most private" aspects of Afghan citizens' lives, and "has engaged in harassment, insult, humiliation, inquisition, arrest, torture and even murder of citizens, especially women." "One of the clear examples of these crimes is the murder of Marina Sadat, a 23-year-old young girl," the movement said. The statement says that Marina Sadat's brother told the Purple Saturdays Movement that "Marina Sadat, 23, was arrested on Wednesday, December 19, 2023, by Taliban's Virtue and Vice Ministry agents in the Dasht Barchi are of Kabul for not having the clothing desired by the group, and after 23 days, her lifeless body was found on January 11, 2024, in the Chok Argandy area of Paghman district, Kabul province." "Marina was buried with all her dreams in Karte Sakhi district of Kabul. The Taliban arrested and imprisoned Marina's parents around February 14, and they have been in Taliban prison for over 147 days," it added. The Purple Saturdays Movement is calling for justice for Marina Sadat and the immediate release of her parents from Taliban prison, and is urging the Afghan people, especially protesting women, to raise their voices for this demand. The movement has also called on the United Nations, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to pressure the Taliban to immediately release Marina Sadat's parents. The Purple Saturdays Movement welcomes the recent report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on the Taliban's Ministry of Virtue and Vice, but calls on UNAMA not to focus solely on this ministry and not to ignore the "crimes of the entire self-proclaimed Taliban government". The movement emphasizes that "the Ministry of Virtue and Vice is only part of the Taliban's repressive apparatus that is responsible for enforcing the decrees and orders of the group's leader, and continues its work by creating fear and intimidation, repression and creating an extremist and terrorist society." The movement also emphasizes that UNAMA, the United Nations and the international community should pressure the group instead of whitewashing and supporting the Taliban, and demand the dissolution of the "repressive" Ministry of Virtue and Vice.

Zan News: Hamish Falconer, UK Deputy Foreign Secretary, stated that defending the rights of Afghan women and girls remains a top priority for the British government. Photo: UKFCDO UK Deputy Foreign Secretary: Taliban's Treatment of Women and Girls in Afghanistan Is Unacceptable January 23, 2025 Zan News Zan News: Hamish Falconer, UK Deputy Foreign Secretary, stated that defending the rights of Afghan women and girls remains a top priority for the British government. In a video published on his official X account on Wednesday (January 22), he mentioned discussing ways to ensure humanitarian aid reaches the Afghan people with key officials and members of the United Nations. Falconer emphasized that the Taliban's treatment of women and girls is unacceptable, adding: "Afghanistan is the only country in the world where girls are deprived of education beyond the sixth grade." He strongly condemned the Taliban's recent decisions to ban women from studying medical sciences and prohibit them from working in non-governmental organizations, stating, "The Taliban must be held accountable. Afghan women and girls must not be forgotten." According to the UK Deputy Foreign Secretary, the Taliban should not expect support or engagement from the international community if they continue their oppressive policies against women and girls. It is worth noting that the UK has recently joined the initiative to refer the Taliban's case to the International Criminal Court for violations of women's rights. Over the past three years, the Taliban have barred women and girls from attending schools beyond the sixth grade, universities, and working in non-governmental organizations.

Zan News: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that with the beginning of the new academic year in Afghanistan and the continuation of the ban on girls’ education, an additional 400,000 girls have been deprived of their right to education. As a result, the number of girls deprived of education in the country has reached 2.2 million. Photo: UNICEF/Haya Burhan UNICEF: 2.2 Million Girls Deprived of Education in Afghanistan as the New Academic Year Begins March 22, 2025 Zan News Zan News: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that with the beginning of the new academic year in Afghanistan and the continuation of the ban on girls’ education, an additional 400,000 girls have been deprived of their right to education. As a result, the number of girls deprived of education in the country has reached 2.2 million. Catherine Russell, UNICEF’s Executive Director, emphasized in a statement on Saturday (22 March) that the continuation of this ban harms the future of millions of Afghan girls. According to her, if this restriction continues until 2030, more than 4 million girls will be deprived of education beyond the elementary level. UNICEF’s Executive Director described the consequences of this ban as “catastrophic” and stated that this decision negatively affects the health system, economy, and future of Afghanistan. Russell specified: “Given that fewer girls are receiving education, girls face a higher risk of child marriage, which will have negative repercussions on their welfare and health. Additionally, the country will face a shortage of qualified female health workers, which will put lives at risk.” She added that the shortage of female doctors will result in women and girls being unable to receive the necessary medical care and support. Catherine Russell stated: “We estimate 1,600 maternal deaths and over 3,500 neonatal deaths. These are not just numbers, but represent lost lives and shattered families.” She continued by emphasizing that “for over three years, the rights of girls in Afghanistan have been violated. Now all girls must be allowed to return to school. If these young, capable, and intelligent girls continue to be deprived of education, the consequences will extend for generations. Afghanistan cannot leave half of its population behind.” Referring to UNICEF’s efforts to support Afghan children, she noted that despite the existing restrictions, the organization has been able to provide access to education for 445,000 children through community-based education programs, 64 percent of whom are girls. UNICEF’s Executive Director called on the Taliban to lift the ban on girls’ education, stressing: “Education is not only a fundamental right, but also the pathway to a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous society.” This comes as the Taliban declared the start of the new academic year on Thursday. However, for the fourth consecutive year, middle and high schools remain closed to girls. Since taking power in August 2021, the Taliban have deprived girls above the sixth grade and women of their right to education in schools and universities.

Zan News: The “Kunduz Women’s Struggle Movement,” in response to the violent treatment of Afghan refugees by Iranian police, expressed their deep concern about the increasing violence and discriminatory treatment against Afghan refugees in Iran through a protest rally and a statement. Sent to Zan News Kunduz Women’s Struggle Movement; Protest Against Violence Against Afghan Refugees in Iran September 25, 2024 Zan News Zan News: The “Kunduz Women’s Struggle Movement,” in response to the violent treatment of Afghan refugees by Iranian police, expressed their deep concern about the increasing violence and discriminatory treatment against Afghan refugees in Iran through a protest rally and a statement. The statement from this movement reads: “As part of the global community and human rights defenders, we express our deep concern about the increasing violence and discriminatory treatment against Afghan refugees in Iran. These inhumane behaviors, which include insults, humiliation, physical violence, and continuous violation of their basic rights, are a clear violation of international human rights standards and are absolutely intolerable.” The “Kunduz Women’s Struggle Movement” has called on the responsible authorities in Iran to immediately end these “illegal and inhumane” actions and ensure that all individuals, regardless of their nationality or immigration status, enjoy basic rights and human dignity. Additionally, these protesting women have called on the international community to take immediate and effective actions to defend the rights of Afghan refugees and end the injustices. They emphasized that they will continue their protest until justice is established and the violence stops. This protest comes amid recent reports of increased arrests and violent treatment of Afghan refugees by Iranian police.

Zan News - Farah: A man in Farah province has murdered his wife. Body of a Woman Found in Farah After Nearly Three Months in a Well at Her Home July 6, 2024 Zan News Zan News - Farah: A man in Farah province has murdered his wife. The press office of the Taliban police command in Farah announced on Friday (July 5) that the body of a woman was discovered in the village of Kariz Doghi in the Pushtrod district. According to the press release, the man killed his wife on the 27th of Ramadan and then buried her body inside their home. The Taliban police command in Farah stated that the woman's husband has been arrested for her murder. The motive for this incident is still unknown, but in many similar cases in the past, domestic violence has been cited as the reason.

Zan News - Ghor: A 12-year-old boy drowned in the Hari River in the village of Gondeab, Ferozkoh district, Ghor province. A 12-Year-Old Child Drowned in a River in Ghor May 28, 2024 Zan News Zan News - Ghor: A 12-year-old boy drowned in the Hari River in the village of Gondeab, Ferozkoh district, Ghor province. According to a statement released by the Taliban's security command in Ghor , the boy, identified as Naqibullah, drowned in the Hari River on Monday, May 27th. According to this command, Naqibullah died after being transferred to the hospital. In this statement, nothing is said about how this child drowned.