AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHerat Crackdown on Women: UN experts and Human Rights Watch say Taliban forces used excessive force against protesters after women were detained over dress-code rules, with reports of deaths and dozens injured, raising fears of arbitrary detention and gender discrimination. EU Migration Talks: The EU’s migration chief defended a planned Brussels meeting with Taliban officials over returning failed asylum-seekers, arguing Europe has “no option” but to talk—while rights groups warn it risks normalizing repression. Women’s Rights Under New Taliban Rules: Amnesty and UN reporting highlight a widening crackdown, including arrests tied to clothing restrictions and new measures that further strip women’s autonomy. Afghan Returns and Aid for Returnees: Afghanistan’s justice and economy bodies report prisoner transfers from Iran and a new framework for assistance to returning migrants, while UNHCR notes displacement is down but many returns remain fragile. Culture & Storytelling: A documentary screening and reviews spotlight Afghan women’s lived realities and challenge Western depictions, keeping gender and identity at the center of public conversation.
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