AFP extension ANNOUNCEMENTS•today, 18:37•Edited today, 19:59 The Taliban has suspended higher education in Afghanistan for female students. A letter to Afghan universities ordered them to no longer admit women with immediate effect. The decision is until further notice. The Ministry of Education did not give reasons for the new restriction. The letter was also shared … Read more
Taliban fighters in Pakistan are detaining police officers in Bannu district and demanding to exit Afghanistan through safe passage as Pakistani forces threaten. Pakistani policemen surround the police station in the Bannu tribal district The Taliban in Pakistan claimed responsibility for its fighters, who are being held at a police station in Bannu tribal district … Read more
Jakarta – The Chinese government says it is “shocked” by the deadly attack on a hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan which is popular with Chinese businessmen. He said five Chinese nationals were injured in the attack. “This terrorist attack is heinous and China very surprised. We resolutely oppose all forms of terrorism… We express our sorrow … Read more