Hunger and violence keep Afghanistan in the headlines. Nearly 23 million people face starvation, and winter is coming. Plus, targeted killings are common and chaos is routine. An Islamic State insurgency challenges Taliban rule.
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Christian Ministers Call for ‘Cease Fire’ Following Killing of Compton Pastor
Weekly ISIS-K Suicide Bombings Test Taliban’s Control
Taliban Arrests Over 30 Journalists, Limits Media Access in Afghanistan
The Taliban continues cracking down on free speech in Afghanistan. New restrictions are worded so broadly many journalists fear being imprisoned for simple reporting. News organizations must show their reports to the Taliban before publishing. The radical group has arrested over 30 journalists already.
Taliban Takeover Encourages Extremists, Terrorism Worldwide
At least 100 people were killed or wounded Friday in a suicide bombing at a Shi’ite mosque in Afghanistan. It’s the third deadly attack this week; extremist leaders say the Islamic State-K is trying to undermine Taliban authority. Leaders fear increased terrorist activity in neighboring India following the Taliban takeover in […]