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Australia Urges ICJ to Hold Taliban Accountable for Women's Rights Abuses
Since the Taliban's rise to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, over 100 edicts have been issued, systematically stripping away the rights of women and girls. The latest decree, "Code on Judicial Separation of Spouses," has sparked outrage, allowing a girl's silence to be misconstrued as consent to marry and further restricting women's right to divorce.
Taliban Deploys Elite Force Along Durand Line
The Taliban has assembled a powerful 4,000-member force, known as the Hebati Unit, to bolster its presence along the Durand Line, with its headquarters strategically located at Kandahar International Airport. This elite unit is poised to play a key role in the group's operations on Afghanistan's side of the border.
Russia's Taliban Air Defence Pact Poses Proliferation Risk to Pakistan
Russia is taking its relationship with the Taliban to the next level, with a new military deal that could have significant implications for regional security, particularly in neighboring Pakistan. The pact, which includes cooperation on air defence equipment, marks a major step towards a full-fledged partnership between Moscow and Kabul.