When the Taliban swept back to power last August, their leadership promised a new and improved approach to running the country. Instead they are reverting to form
Save time by listening to our audio articles as you multitaskInstead, the Taliban are reverting to form. In March teenage girls returning to class for the first day of the school year found the gates closed to them, guarded by armed men. On May 8th the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue ordered all Afghan women to cover themselves from head to toe on trips outside the home.
Among Afghanistan’s neighbours, Iran welcomed the American withdrawal and accredited Taliban officials performing consular duties in Tehran. But distrust of the Taliban goes back decades, and irritation has grown over the group’s mistreatment of Shias and its failure to prevent fatal bombings at several Shia mosques. Clashes between security forces at the border have alarmed both countries.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Opinion: Use social media? Take heed from Wagatha ChristieOpinion: If WagathaChristie has taught us anything, it’s to never underestimate the power of the ‘unfollow’
Read more »
Crossrail: Elizabeth line confirmed to open on 24 MayThe Office of Rail and Road grants approval for the railway to begin running on 24 May.
Read more »
Sonos launches cheaper Ray soundbar and new voice control systemOwn-brand voice recognition update can replace Google or Alexa for faster, more private music commands
Read more »
Taliban bar men and women dining out together and visiting parksThe Taliban has banned men and women from going to parks together and dining at restaurants in new sweeping segregation rules. Girls have been jailed for posing in photos with boys
Read more »
Roman Kemp talks fertility tests saying 'I want more than anything to be a dad'Capital FM radio presenter and TV personality Roman Kemp spoke frankly about his desires to have children during ITV's Loose Men special for Mental Health Awareness week
Read more »