Zan News: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the opening of 10 maternity centers in seven provinces of Afghanistan with the support of the UAE. Photo: LYNZY BILLING Opening of 10 Maternity Centers in Afghanistan with UAE Support December 8, 2024 Zan News Zan News: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the opening of 10 maternity centers in seven provinces of Afghanistan with the support of the UAE. In a press release on Saturday (December 7), the ministry stated that these centers are part of the UAE's humanitarian aid efforts for Afghanistan. According to the provided information, these centers have been established in the provinces of Herat, Kandahar, Paktia, Nangarhar, Paktika, Helmand, and Balkh. The UAE emphasized that it will continue its humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan. This initiative comes at a time when the European Union has recently warned about the rising maternal and child mortality rates in Afghanistan. According to the EU report, every two hours, one mother in Afghanistan dies due to pregnancy and childbirth-related complications.

Zan News: The Purple Saturdays Movement has condemned the removal of Sirajuddin Haqqani and two other members of the Haqqani Network from the "Reward for Justice" program list by the U.S. government. Sent to Zan TV Protest by the Purple Saturdays Movement Against the Removal of Taliban Leaders' Names from the Wanted List March 27, 2025 Zan News Zan News: The Purple Saturdays Movement has condemned the removal of Sirajuddin Haqqani and two other members of the Haqqani Network from the "Reward for Justice" program list by the U.S. government. The protesters described this action as "an endorsement of the Taliban's crimes against humanity" and "an insult to the victims of terrorism," warning of its consequences. They emphasized that this decision, while the repression of women and the widespread violation of human rights in Afghanistan continue, reflects a double standard in the fight against terrorism and political bargaining at the expense of human rights. The protesters called on the U.S. government to, instead of creating diplomatic opportunities for the Taliban, base its policy on accountability and the prosecution of the leaders of this group. Furthermore, the Purple Saturdays Movement stressed the need for global solidarity in support of human rights and women's rights in Afghanistan, urging the European Union and the European Parliament to take a firm and responsible stance against the normalization of relations between some European countries—especially Norway—and the Taliban. The movement warned that this trend will not only intensify the widespread human rights violations and the oppression of women in Afghanistan, but that the Taliban, by promoting extremist ideology, expanding terrorism, and inciting transnational jihad, pose a serious threat to regional and global security. The protesters emphasized that the international community should not normalize relations with the Taliban at the cost of jeopardizing global peace and security.

Zan News: The Taliban's Supreme Court has announced that in the Ghor province, three women and four men were publicly flogged by the group's forces. Social Media Taliban's Field Courts: Three Women and Four Men Flogged in Ghor September 8, 2024 Zan News Zan News: The Taliban's Supreme Court has announced that in the Ghor province, three women and four men were publicly flogged by the group's forces. In a statement issued today, Sunday (September 8), the Taliban's Supreme Court said these individuals were convicted of charges such as fleeing from home, adultery, and invasion of privacy. The statement mentioned that the local Taliban court in Ghor found these individuals guilty and issued their punishments. According to the statement, two of the defendants were sentenced to three years in prison and 39 lashes, two others to four years in prison and 39 lashes, one person to one year in prison and 39 lashes, and two others to four months in prison and 29 lashes each. The sentences were carried out after being confirmed by the Taliban's Supreme Court. It is noteworthy that public flogging is one of the Taliban's punishment methods, repeatedly condemned by the international community. The group has frequently lashed both men and women publicly for various offenses and, in some cases, has executed individuals in public.

Zan News - Kabul: Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered that female government employees who have been at home since the group's takeover be paid a monthly salary of 5,000 Afghanis. Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada Orders Payment of Salaries to Female Government Employees Who Are at Home June 6, 2024 Zan News Zan News - Kabul: Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered that female government employees who have been at home since the group's takeover be paid a monthly salary of 5,000 Afghanis. his order from Akhundzada was communicated to government departments in a letter from the Taliban's Department of Administrative Affairs, and a copy of the letter has been leaked to the media. The letter states that the salary of all government employees who were employed by the previous government and whose salaries are being paid by the Taliban government is set at 5,000 Afghanis. The letter goes on to emphasize that female employees who are at home will receive a monthly salary of 5,000 Afghanis, but those who are still working will receive their full salary. This order comes as the majority of female government employees have been at home and are unemployed since the Taliban took over. In some departments, such as passport and ID offices, female employees are still working. The Taliban has also banned women from working in non-governmental organizations, including the United Nations. This comes at a time when female employees are the breadwinners of their families.

Zan News - Herat: An 18-year-old girl in Herat province has mysteriously lost her life. Mysterious Death of an 18-Year-Old Girl in Herat June 27, 2024 Zan News Zan News - Herat: An 18-year-old girl in Herat province has mysteriously lost her life. According to reports from sources, this young girl passed away mysteriously on Monday night (24 June) in the Fersi district of Herat province. A medical source has confirmed signs of suffocation on her body. It is still unclear whether the girl committed suicide or was murdered by someone else. On the other hand, sources indicate that the young girl was also facing family problems. So far, the Taliban have not commented on this matter.

Zan News: A court in Germany has sentenced an Afghan couple to life imprisonment for the murder of their 15-year-old daughter. Photo: Christian Schulz/dpa Afghan Couple in Germany Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Killing Their 15-Year-Old Daughter April 12, 2025 Zan News Zan News: A court in Germany has sentenced an Afghan couple to life imprisonment for the murder of their 15-year-old daughter. According to the verdict issued on Friday (April 11) by the regional court of the city of Mainz, the two individuals were found guilty of premeditated murder with "base motives." The prosecution had earlier requested life sentences for the couple, which the court upheld. Judges stated that the couple, originally from Herat province, killed their daughter in June 2024 because they considered her lifestyle a threat to the family. Investigations revealed ongoing disputes within the family, and the girl had a history of drug use and physical altercations with her mother. According to judicial authorities, on June 15, the 34-year-old mother gave her daughter a sedative and, together with her husband, took her to the town of Worms near the Rhine River. There, after being administered additional medication, the girl became unable to defend herself. The father, who is now 40 years old, then dragged her to the riverbank with a scarf and threw her into the Rhine while she was unconscious. The court emphasized that the mother was not present at the scene at the time of the killing. During the trial, the father confessed that he was also addicted to drugs and had previously attempted suicide. The mother said she was worried about her daughter’s association with bad friends and felt overwhelmed by the responsibility of raising her children. It is worth noting that the couple migrated to Germany in 2015 and both stated that they converted from Islam to Christianity after their migration. They have three other children.

Zan News: The Taliban's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs claims that in the first three months of the current solar year, over one thousand women have been provided with job opportunities in the group's administration. Taliban: For Over One Thousand Women Provided Job Opportunities in the First Three Months of This Year July 14, 2024 Zan News Zan News: The Taliban's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs claims that in the first three months of the current solar year, over one thousand women have been provided with job opportunities in the group's administration. On Sunday (July 14), this ministry published a message on X stating that since the beginning of the current solar year, 1,221 women have been employed in the group's offices. According to the ministry, during this period, 14,570 men have also been employed. The Taliban's claim regarding the employment of women comes at a time when thousands of women have been confined to their homes following the group's rise to power. Additionally, the Taliban leader's latest decree set the salary for female employees in government offices at five thousand Afghanis.

Zan News - Badakhshan: A 40-year-old woman in the center of Badakhshan province committed suicide due to family problems. A 40-Year-Old Woman Commits Suicide in Badakhshan Due to Family Problems July 9, 2024 Zan News Zan News - Badakhshan: A 40-year-old woman in the center of Badakhshan province committed suicide due to family problems. Ehsanullah Kamgar, the spokesperson for the Taliban police command in Badakhshan, said on Tuesday (July 9) that the woman was originally from the "Dehpayan Cheta" area of Faizabad city and committed suicide yesterday by ingesting "rat poison." According to him, the woman died after being transferred to the provincial hospital. Kamgar noted that the motive for the suicide was family problems and that investigations into the matter have begun. This comes as, following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, suicide cases among the country's citizens, particularly women and girls, have increased due to rising poverty, unemployment, and domestic violence.

Zan News: Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, stated that Afghan women and girls have been affected by the decision of the US to withdrawal from the country, yet they should remain hopeful for the future. Social Media French President: Afghan Women and Girls Must Remain Hopeful for the Future July 24, 2024 Zan News Zan News: Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, stated that Afghan women and girls have been affected by the decision of the US to withdrawal from the country, yet they should remain hopeful for the future. Speaking with Radio Azadi, Macron highlighted the resilience of the Afghan people and urged the women and girls of Afghanistan to "stay hopeful for the future." In his remarks, he said, "We have done everything we could to accommodate refugees and protect people following this [US withdrawal] decision and its consequences in Afghanistan." The French President added, "I am also aware of how strong your people are, and I want to convey this message to the women and girls of Afghanistan to remain hopeful for the future." Macron also emphasized that Afghan women and girls have been harmed by this decision and are paying the price daily. This comes as the Taliban, after regaining control of Afghanistan, have imposed severe restrictions on the country's women and girls.

Zan News: Local Taliban officials in Badakhshan have reported that three children lost their lives due to extreme cold and heavy snowfall in the Raghistan district of the province. Social Media Three Children Die Due to Severe Cold in Badakhshan November 30, 2024 Zan News Zan News: Local Taliban officials in Badakhshan have reported that three children lost their lives due to extreme cold and heavy snowfall in the Raghistan district of the province. Hekmatullah Mohammadi, the Taliban's Information Director at the Badakhshan Directorate of Information and Culture, stated that the incident occurred around 5:00 PM on Friday (November 29) in the Nowabad Siyab village of Raghistan district. According to Mohammadi, the children were on their way to the village of Kalar in Raghistan when they died to heavy snowfall and intense cold. He added that the children were between 9 and 12 years old. This incident occurs as many parts of Afghanistan have recently experienced heavy rains, snowfall, and storms.