Zan News: A number of protesting women have described the arrest of Afghan migrants by Pakistani police as a violation of human rights and expressed their concern about the continuation of this process. Social Media Window of Hope Women's Movement: The Arrest and Expulsion of Afghan Migrants by Pakistan Is a Violation of Human Rights January 6, 2025 Zan News Zan News: A number of protesting women have described the arrest of Afghan migrants by Pakistani police as a violation of human rights and expressed their concern about the continuation of this process. The Window of Hope Women's Movement, in a statement, has said that if migrants are expelled from Pakistan, they will face threats from the Taliban. The movement emphasized that many Afghan migrants in Pakistan have fled from the Taliban and are awaiting the completion of their asylum applications to a third country. The statement reads: "The Women’s Hope Window Movement considers the forced expulsion and harassment of Afghan migrants, especially women and children, from Pakistan as a clear violation of human rights." The Window of Hope Women's Movement has called on the United Nations and human rights organizations to immediately intervene to stop the actions of the Pakistani government regarding the arrest of migrants. This comes as Pakistani police have recently begun arresting migrants without permits and are conducting searches of their homes.

Zan News: Nasir Ahmad Faiq, Afghanistan's permanent representative to the United Nations, emphasized during a UN Security Council meeting focused on peace and women's rights that the Taliban's policies do not represent the Islamic values and culture of the Afghan people. Photo: UN Photo/Manuel Elías Nasir Ahmad Faiq: Taliban Policies Do Not Reflect Islamic Values and Afghan Culture October 26, 2024 Zan News Zan News: Nasir Ahmad Faiq, Afghanistan's permanent representative to the United Nations, emphasized during a UN Security Council meeting focused on peace and women's rights that the Taliban's policies do not represent the Islamic values and culture of the Afghan people. Today, Saturday (26 October), Faiq published the text of his speech on X, stating that the Taliban have violated international commitments regarding human rights in Afghanistan, and Afghan women and girls are facing severe humanitarian crises due to the group's imposed gender apartheid. He referenced the protection of women's rights under the previous regime, noting that the Taliban have issued over 90 oppressive decrees that have led to violations of women's rights. Faiq also clarified that "these issues go beyond gender and create national crises with profound impacts on the future of Afghanistan's economy." The text of his speech also states that the international community should not remain neutral in the face of the Taliban's violations of Afghan women's rights and that the UN should recognize the Taliban's gender apartheid as a crime against humanity. Faiq's key demands from the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, include the necessity of exerting pressure on the Taliban, recognizing gender apartheid, ensuring inclusive peace in Afghanistan, and allocating financial resources to support Afghan women. These statements come after Faiq also highlighted last week in the Third Committee of the 79th UN General Assembly that the current situation in Afghanistan under Taliban rule requires decisive, principled, and united actions from the international community.

Zan News: Abbas Stanekzai, the Taliban's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, has once again criticized the ban on women's and girls' education, describing it as an "injustice" against half of Afghanistan's population. Social Media Stanekzai: Ban on Women's Education is an "Injustice" and Contrary to Sharia January 19, 2025 Zan News Zan News: Abbas Stanekzai, the Taliban's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, has once again criticized the ban on women's and girls' education, describing it as an "injustice" against half of Afghanistan's population. On Saturday, January 18, during a graduation ceremony for students of a religious school in Khost province, Stanekzai emphasized that the current approach of the Taliban is not in accordance with Islamic Sharia but rather stems from the "nature" of the group. In his speech, he stated: "All their (women's) rights have been violated. They are denied inheritance, have no right to choose their husband, are given away in forced marriages, are not allowed to study, are not allowed to go to mosques. Universities are closed, and even religious schools are prohibited for them. Are we truly acting in accordance with Sharia?" The Deputy Foreign Minister also noted that the primary disagreement between the international community and the Taliban lies in the ban on women's and girls' education. He urged Taliban leaders to open the doors of education to everyone, both men and women. He added: "There has never been, is not, and will never be any justification for this matter." These remarks come as the Taliban, since their return to power in Afghanistan, have banned girls from attending schools and universities and have ignored domestic and international calls to reopen them. Additionally, the Taliban have prohibited women from working and even banned their voices from being heard in public spaces. Abbas Stanekzai has previously called for reopening schools for girls on several occasions.

Zan News - Badakhshan: Local sources in Badakhshan province have reported the suicide of a 12-year-old boy in the Shaghnan district. 12-year-old Boy Commits Suicide in Badakhshan August 29, 2024 Zan News Zan News - Badakhshan: Local sources in Badakhshan province have reported the suicide of a 12-year-old boy in the Shaghnan district. Sources say that the boy hanged himself in the village of "Weir" in Shaghnan district on Tuesday (August 27) and ended his life. According to sources, the boy was named Hashmat and the motive behind his suicide is still unknown. It is worth mentioning that since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, cases of suicide in the country have increased significantly.

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Zan News: Nazira Khairzad, a former player of Afghanistan’s national women’s football team who left the country due to Taliban security threats, is now facing the risk of deportation from Germany to Italy. Photo: Thomas Klein/DW Former Afghan National Women’s Football Player Faces Risk of Deportation from Germany April 20, 2025 Zan News Zan News: Nazira Khairzad, a former player of Afghanistan’s national women’s football team who left the country due to Taliban security threats, is now facing the risk of deportation from Germany to Italy. According to published information, the German government, based on European Union immigration policies, has requested her return to Italy, the country where she was first registered. This is while Khairzad’s family is currently residing in Germany, and her deportation to Italy could result in the forced separation of family members. Elke Gabsa, the family’s lawyer, has warned that this decision could lead to a violation of human rights and has urged judicial bodies to address her case to prevent the family from being separated. It is worth noting that following the collapse of the republic and the Taliban’s return to power, thousands of women activists, athletes, journalists, and human rights defenders were forced to flee the country due to security threats and fear of retaliation. However, many of these asylum seekers now face legal challenges and the threat of deportation from host countries, especially in Europe.

Although women have no place in the Taliban’s all‑male government and this group is globally notorious for its misogyny, a woman named Ahu Bashiri paved the streets and alleys of Zahkan village in Anar Dara district of Farah province by selling half a kilogram of gold and 30,000 US dollars. Exclusive A Woman Revitalized the Streets of Her Hometown by Selling Her Gold April 9, 2025 Ariahn Raya Although women have no place in the Taliban’s all‑male government and this group is globally notorious for its misogyny, a woman named Ahu Bashiri paved the streets and alleys of Zahkan village in Anar Dara district of Farah province by selling half a kilogram of gold and 30,000 US dollars. She stated that the purpose of her action was to save the people of her hometown from respiratory diseases caused by dust, and she says she is working to build a hall for the people of this village by selling one more kilogram of gold and some other cash. “I sold half a kilogram of gold and I also had thirty thousand dollars. I thought this money shouldn’t be lost, so I cemented all the alleys of my village, because I saw people, young and old, buried under dirt and dust. If God wills, I have another kilogram of gold and I will build a hall here.” Ahu Bashiri, 70, says that she left Zahkan village due to insecurity during the previous Taliban regime and moved to Herat province. However, after nearly thirty years, she has now returned to her village to help her people. “Thirty years ago, my husband passed away. I saw there was no other way, so I took my orphaned children and went to Herat. Gradually, my sons began working, and this money and gold are from them—they gave it to me. Now, I am donating my share to the people, because I am ill and may not survive.” However, Ezzatullah Bashiri, who is himself one of the businessmen of Farah province, says that his mother has also provided solar power for the residents of this village, which now lights up the dark alleys at night. He adds that more than 150 solar panels have been installed in the village with the help of his generous mother. On the other hand, the residents of Zahkan village have welcomed Ahu Bashiri’s support and are calling on the Taliban to take action in the areas of healthcare and establishing schools, especially for girls. Younis, one of the villagers, says: “The most important need in this village is for our daughters to be educated. We are very happy with this mother’s work, but we ask the government to allow our daughters to study so that generous women like her can build schools and learning centers for them.” Nevertheless, the Taliban have described Ms. Bashiri’s initiative as important and impactful, emphasizing the need for public cooperation with their single-gender government. Hayatullah Muhajir Farahi, the Deputy Minister of Publications at the Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture, stated: “Men and women must stand alongside the government and the Islamic Emirate, because without the people, the state cannot progress. Traders must also take part in the development of the country.” Ahu Bashiri has undertaken the reconstruction of her village at a time when thousands of women and girls, due to economic difficulties and the Taliban's restrictions on women working outside the home, have been forced into begging or even sex work.

Zan News: The Taliban's Supreme Court announced that the Criminal Division of the group's Primary Court in Khost province has flogged five people, including a woman, in public. Social Media Taliban Flog 5 People, Including a Woman, in Public in Khost December 2, 2024 Zan News Zan News: The Taliban's Supreme Court announced that the Criminal Division of the group's Primary Court in Khost province has flogged five people, including a woman, in public. According to a statement from the court published on Sunday (December 1), these individuals were punished for charges of "illicit relations" and "sodomy." The court added that each of these individuals was sentenced to 39 lashes and prison sentences ranging from one to four years. The Taliban Supreme Court stated that the punishment was carried out in the presence of Taliban local officials and local residents in the court yard. This comes as the Taliban have flogged over twenty people across the country in the past week on various charges. The group considers the public flogging sentence to be part of the "Islamic Sharia" orders. Despite opposition from international organizations to stop torture and corporal punishments, the Taliban continue to carry out public floggings of accused individuals. The Taliban's Supreme Court has not provided any explanation regarding the trial process of these individuals or their access to justice. Previously, international human rights organizations have expressed concerns about the access to justice for accused individuals under the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan.

Zan News: Local sources in Herat have reported that the Taliban has closed all women's-only cafes in the province. Image: amu Taliban Closed All Women's-Only Cafes in Herat November 27, 2024 Zan News Zan News: Local sources in Herat have reported that the Taliban has closed all women's-only cafes in the province. According to reports, sources confirmed on Tuesday (November 26) that this action was carried out by the Taliban's Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Herat. According to these sources, after the ban on girls' education and schooling, some women and girls in Herat had established women-only cafes. Sources say that at least five such cafes were operating in Herat, but recently, Taliban agents have closed them, citing reasons such as the playing of music and the movement of women. The owners of these cafes have denied the accusations made by the Taliban, calling them baseless. The Taliban has not made any official statement on this matter. It should be noted that women in Afghanistan have been facing systematic repression under the Taliban's rule for over three years.

Zan News: Monisa Hamdam Qarizada, a young journalist and the founder of the "Hamdam" monthly magazine, passed away on Thursday evening (January 9) at the age of 24 due to cancer in a hospital in Pakistan. Social Media Monisa Hamdam Qarizada, Young Journalist, Passes Away January 11, 2025 Zan News Zan News: Monisa Hamdam Qarizada, a young journalist and the founder of the "Hamdam" monthly magazine, passed away on Thursday evening (January 9) at the age of 24 due to cancer in a hospital in Pakistan. Ms. Qarizada, a member of the National Union of Journalists in Faryab province, founded the "Hamdam" monthly magazine eight years ago, which has been recognized as one of the most influential publications among women in Faryab. Several journalists, cultural figures, and writers in Faryab have described her passing as a significant loss to the country's media community, especially in this province. Qutbuddin Kohi, the head of the National Union of Journalists in Faryab, reacted to her passing by calling it an immense tragedy. In a Facebook post, he wrote, "I consider the passing of our dear sister, a modest and pen-in-hand colleague, a heartbreaking and irreplaceable loss for the press and the journalist family of Faryab." Additionally, the Taliban's Directorate of Information and Culture in Faryab described her passing as a "great loss" in a post on its X account, though no image of Ms. Qarizada accompanied the message. According to her relatives, her body is set to be transferred from Pakistan to Maimana today for burial. It is worth noting that prior to this, Jawed Basharat, a freelance journalist and media activist from Baghlan province, also passed away recently at the age of 52 due to a heart attack.