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Center29%
Right35%
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Taliban · KabulThe Kabul Emergency Hospital said it received 22 victims of the mosque bombing. There were no further details on the blast that struck the Hazrat Zakaria Mosque. The minivans were targeted in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif after explosive devices were placed inside the vehicles.See the Story
Blasts in Kabul mosque, north Afghanistan, kill at least 14
40% Right coverage: 40 sources
Europe · KabulU.N. and other aid agencies were able to stave off outright famine after the Taliban takeover. But they are struggling to keep pace with relentlessly worsening conditions. Poverty is spiraling and making more Afghans in need of aid. As a result, the vulnerable are falling victim, including children and mothers.See the Story
1.1 million Afghan children could face severe malnutrition
68% Center coverage: 53 sources
UN Security Council · New YorkThe members of the Security Council called on the Taliban to swiftly reverse the policies and practices which are currently restricting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Afghan women and girls. They also reiterated their call on theTaliban to adhere to their commitments to reopen schools for all female students without further delay. The Security Council further expressed deep concern regarding the volatile situation in Afghanistan.See the Story
UN calls for reversal of Taliban policies on women
41% Center coverage: 29 sources
Middle East · KabulTaliban government signs deal to run ground-handling operations at three airports in Afghanistan. Under 18-month contract, control and management of airports in Kandahar and Herat will also be handed over to the UAE company. GAAC was handling ground operations in Kabul until August 15, 2021, when the Taliban insurgency seized power.See the Story
Taliban to sign pact with UAE on running Afghan airports
47% Right coverage: 17 sources
US & Canada · New YorkU.N. rights envoy in Afghanistan says country faces "severe" human rights challenges. Richard Bennett called on Taliban authorities to reverse growing restrictions on women. He also called for investigation of attacks against religious minorities. Taliban spokesman denied human rights concerns, saying authorities were working on the issue.See the Story
U.N. rights envoy says Taliban must reverse restrictions on Afghan women
Coverage: 13 sources
UN Security Council · KabulAfghan Taliban reject U.N. calls to reverse restrictions on the human rights of women. Group says restrictions are in line with local religious and cultural values. Taliban seized power from the Western-backed former government in August. International community has not recognized the Taliban as the legitimate rulers of Afghanistan.See the Story
Taliban dismiss UN concerns on women’s rights in Afghanistan
Coverage: 5 sources
UN Security Council · KabulThe U.N. Security Council held emergency closed consultations Thursday on the Taliban's latest crackdown on Afghan women. The council considered a presidential statement that would express deep concern at its new ban. The Norwegian-drafted statement would also call for a reversal of policies that restrict the rights of women and girls.See the Story
UN holds emergency meeting on Taliban crackdown on women
50% Center coverage: 10 sources
Europe · LondonAfghans made up one in four people making the risky journey. Almost as many Afghans crossed the Channel in the first three months of 2022 as in the whole of 2021 (1,323) Iranians and Iraqis were the next most common nationalities on Channel crossings. In nine out of ten cases over the last year, people fleeing Afghanistan were granted refugee status.See the Story
Migrant crossings: Afghans are largest national group fleeing to UK
Coverage: 5 sources
Taliban · KabulMale news presenters wear masks to show solidarity with women. The development came after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers directed the female TV news anchors in the country to cover their faces while appearing on-screen. The order from the Taliban Ministry for the Prevention of Vice and Promotion of Virtue came into effect from May 21.See the Story
Afghan male journalists wear masks on-air in solidarity with female colleagues
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
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Gender Issues · KabulSee the Story
Taliban stop men and women dining together
56% Right coverage: 9 sources
Gender Issues · KabulSee the Story
Many Afghan women pushing back against Taliban orders to cover up
50% Center coverage: 10 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonSee the Story
New Life, New Struggles: Afghans Still Adjusting to US
57% Center coverage: 14 sources
Gender Issues · KabulSee the Story
Afghan women protest Taliban decree to cover faces
60% Left coverage: 10 sources
US & Canada · OttawaSee the Story
Canada has no plans to recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan: Anand
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Europe · KabulSee the Story
Norway slams Afghan Taliban edict demanding women cover up
83% Right coverage: 6 sources
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