Afghanistan International: The UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan says his office has verified cases of sexual violence allegedly committed by Taliban officials, primarily in detention centres. Victims interviewed included women and girls, as well as men and boys. The remarks come after the UN Security Council recently reported allegations of sexual violence committed by Taliban officials and members of the group’s security forces against women. According to the report, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) documented 21 cases of sexual violence in 2025, including gang rape involving 15 women and six girls. Click here to read more (external link).
Kabul’s Endless Power Outages: Blackouts Intensify in Recent Days
8am: Several Kabul residents have been complaining about increasingly frequent power outages in recent days, saying the situation has created serious problems for daily life, businesses, and urban services. According to them, power cuts not only disrupt access to the internet and communication devices but also complicate people’s access to water. These residents add that they are forced to rely on power banks, batteries, and other alternative devices to cope with the problem, though these solutions are neither sustainable nor effective, and only address part of the issue. Click here to read more (external link).
Sources: Afghanistan embassy in Kuwait comes under Taliban control
Amu: Afghanistan’s embassy in Kuwait has come under Taliban control following the departure of the country’s ambassador, according to diplomatic sources familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear whether Kuwait has formally accepted the change or recognized Taliban-appointed diplomats at the mission. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban FM claims no opposition groups operate in Afghanistan
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Amu: Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s foreign minister, has claimed that no armed opposition groups operate anywhere in the country and that the Taliban would not allow challenges to their rule. Speaking at a religious school gathering, Muttaqi rejected reports of internal divisions within the Taliban and argued that there was no justification for opposing their government. Muttaqi’s comments also come amid recent tensions in the northeastern province of Badakhshan, where local residents and Taliban forces have clashed over mining activities, according to local reports. In a recent statement, the military wing of the Green Trend movement, an anti-Taliban group, claimed responsibility for an attack on a Taliban vehicle in Panjshir province. The claim could not be independently verified. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – June 4, 2026
New scam freezes Afghan investors’ funds in Gold BS
Khaama: Hundreds, and potentially thousands, of Afghans have lost access to their savings after the apparent collapse of the investment platform “Gold BS,” also known as “Thomas,” in what victims describe as one of the country’s largest recent financial scams. The case has renewed concerns about financial fraud in Afghanistan, where weak consumer protections, limited financial literacy, and economic hardship have made many citizens vulnerable to high-risk investment schemes promising quick profits. The collapse also comes at a time when many Afghan households are facing severe economic pressures. Click here to read more (external link).
Speenghar defeats Amo to win Afghanistan’s Regional List A Tournament
Amu: The Speenghar Region defeated the Amo Region by 84 runs on Thursday to win the 2026 e& Regional List A Tournament, capping a dominant campaign with victory in the tournament final in Nangarhar. The e& Regional List A Tournament serves as one of the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s leading domestic competitions and is a key pathway for identifying players for Afghanistan A and the national team. Click here to read more (external link).
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Pakistan-Taliban Tensions Cost Trade Sector $850 Million
Afghanistan International: Pakistani business newspaper Business Recorder reported that the closure of border crossings with Afghanistan in recent months has dealt a heavy blow to Pakistan’s trade, costing the country nearly $850 million in exports and transit revenues. The continued closure of Pakistan’s border crossings with Afghanistan, combined with rising regional tensions and the Middle East crisis, has placed growing pressure on Pakistan’s foreign trade sector. Business Recorder described the two developments as major economic shocks that have seriously challenged the country’s trade outlook and external revenues. Click here to read more (external link).
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Three Afghans among four migrants burned alive in Southern Italy
Amu: Three Afghan nationals and one Pakistani national were killed in southern Italy after they were trapped inside a vehicle that was set on fire, Italian authorities said. Two Pakistani nationals have been arrested in connection with the attack. Investigators said surveillance footage showed the victims inside the vehicle as it burned and indicated they were unable to escape. Prosecutors allege that the suspects poured a flammable liquid onto the vehicle, set it ablaze and prevented the occupants from getting out as the fire spread. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – June 3, 2026