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This is the most severe restriction on women's freedom since the Taliban seized power in August. The Taliban government announcement this Saturday, of a decree to force them to dress modestly and regulate their clothing. The Taliban Supreme Leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has announced the rule, which makes it mandatory to cover one's face in public and provides 'warnings' and penalties for non-compliance. The decree comes with the approval of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, a body reintroduced by the authorities of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan after its return to power last summer, taking advantage of the disbandment of international troops. In its introduction, the importance of the hijab - modesty - in Islamic law or Sharia is praised, it is ensured that the vast majority of Afghan women approve of it and garments that do not cover enough are criticized. Sunk "Moskva" With The Help Of USA Consequently, below, the re...

At least 20 people have been killed or injured in an attack in Kunduz. Afghanistan is experiencing a new wave of violent attacks. Authorities say dozens of people have been killed in an explosion at a mosque in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz. Twenty people were killed or wounded, Kunduz province commander Kari Badri said. The Tolonews broadcaster reported at least 30 dead or injured, citing security circles. It was initially unclear who was behind the attack. According to Afghan media reports, there were also explosions in other cities. Many people were killed and wounded in attacks in several parts of the country on Thursday. According to the international media, the largest attack on a Shiite mosque in the city of the former Bundeswehr base Mazar-i-Scharif is said to have killed at least twelve people and injured 58, some seriously. An explosive device attached to a bicycle also killed at least four people and injured 18 others in Kunduz. The terrorist militia Islamic State claim...

Afghan girls will soon be able to attend secondary schools again. Human Rights Watch warns against optimism. The Taliban will allow girls to take part in secondary school classes again next week. "All schools will be opened to all boys and girls," said Kabul Education Ministry spokesman Asis Ahmad Rajan. However, girls should only be taught separately from boys and only by female teachers. In rural areas with few teaching staff, older teachers could, exceptionally, also take over the teaching of the girls. After the Taliban took power last August, girls and women were denied access to education, as was the case during the first Taliban rule from 1996 to 2001. Mainly because of the discrimination against women and girls  and other population groups, the rulers in Kabul are not recognized by the international community.  Volodymyr Zelenskyi's Speech On the same day, the UN Security Council voted by 14 votes in favor, one abstention from Russia and no votes against to extend...

The hostility of the Malian military junta towards the presence of French troops and their failure in the fight against terrorism has pushed Paris to rethink its deployment in the Sahel while Russia increases its presence and influence. The Sahel, and specifically Mali, is on its way to becoming France's Afghanistan. The rupture between Paris and Bamako that has been staged with the expulsion of the French ambassador on Monday, has made the Elysee rethink its mission to combat jihadism. Since a military junta seized power in Bamako in May 2021, Paris has been falling out of favor and losing influence. Instead, Russia is taking positions through its Wagner group mercenaries and the emergence of this 'new' actor on the Sahelian chessboard complicates the political balance. The situation cannot continue like this", recognized the French Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian , in statements to the state channel France 2. "The rupture" that the Malian Junta has for...