Taliban government
Coverage of Taliban government in the Nexus archive.
- While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban rulers marked their fifth anniversary in power at Afghanistan’s Loya Jirga assembly hall, asserting they brought stability and an end to conflict. Contrarily, a United Nations special rapporteur warned of a grave human rights crisis, noting that girls above age 12 are denied education. The administration has also restricted women's participation in public spaces and banned higher education for women.
- Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officials
Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned smartphone use by civil servants nationwide, effective June 16, with violators facing cellphone destruction and legal punishment. Rights activists warn the policy could restrict access to information.
- Taliban govt detains aid workers over ‘beard length’
The Taliban government's morality police detained about 20 aid workers near the Iran-Afghanistan border for having beards shorter than required under strict Islamic law. The detained staff, working for UN-linked organizations, were released within two days, while officials denied arresting NGO personnel but confirmed detaining government employees for similar violations.
- Russia’s Afghan pivot risks entanglement in old traps
Russia is deepening military cooperation with Afghanistan's Taliban government while facing tensions between regional influence, connectivity ambitions, and security concerns. Despite consistently warning about dangers from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, Moscow is now engaging with the group controlling the territory.