Taliban Regime
Award recognizes Afghan women for resilience against Taliban repression
Afghan women receive the 2026 Chatham House Prize for resisting Taliban repression, as rights groups and media highlight years of gender persecution, arrests, education bans and unwavering women-led resistance.
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UN, rights groups warn Afghanistan's deepening hunger crisis leaves millions food insecure
Reports from humanitarian agencies and rights organizations paint a grim picture of worsening food insecurity across the country, warning that millions of Afghans continue to struggle to meet even their most basic nutritional needs.
July 20, 2026
New Afghan group signals potential anti-Taliban resistance
Little is known about the Sepahiyan-e Mihan; its reported operation has fueled debate over whether Afghanistan is entering a new phase of organized resistance against Taliban rule.
July 19, 2026
Russia warns ISIS-K seeks to expand from Afghanistan
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says ISIS-K aims to exploit Afghanistan as a launchpad for its regional ambitions.
July 19, 2026
Children in Afghanistan continue to face grave challenges: UN report
Report verifies 1,647 grave violations affecting 559 children, including 434 boys and 125 girls, in Afghanistan; also verifies additional 244 violations occurring in previous years. UN Secretary-General urges Afghan Taliban to protect children in their country.
June 29, 2026