Afghanistan latest news 24 7
Here are the latest news updates from Afghanistan, updated 24/7:
Breaking News
- Taliban fighters have captured the strategic city of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province, according to local officials. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United States has evacuated over 100,000 people from Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, according to the State Department. (Source: CNN)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe" in Afghanistan, with millions of people in need of aid. (Source: BBC)
Taliban Takeover
- The Taliban has announced the establishment of a new government in Afghanistan, with Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund as the new prime minister. (Source: Reuters)
- The Taliban has banned women from working in government ministries, according to a decree issued by the new government. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Taliban has also banned music and other forms of entertainment, according to reports. (Source: The Guardian)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The United Nations has warned of a "looming humanitarian crisis" in Afghanistan, with millions of people in need of aid. (Source: UN News)
- The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that 14 million people in Afghanistan are at risk of famine. (Source: WFP)
- The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has reported that thousands of people are fleeing their homes in Afghanistan due to violence and persecution. (Source: IRC)
International Response
- The United States has imposed sanctions on the Taliban, citing human rights abuses and terrorism. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The European Union has also imposed sanctions on the Taliban, citing human rights abuses and terrorism. (Source: EU News)
- The United Nations has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. (Source: UN News)
Security Situation
- The Taliban has launched a series of attacks on government forces in recent days, according to reports. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Afghan military has reported that it has repelled several Taliban attacks in recent days. (Source: TOLO News)
- The United States has launched airstrikes against Taliban targets in Afghanistan, according to reports. (Source: CNN)
Economic Situation
- The Afghan economy is on the brink of collapse, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (Source: IMF)
- The value of the Afghan currency, the afghani, has plummeted in recent days. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The World Bank has suspended aid to Afghanistan due to the Taliban takeover. (Source: World Bank)
Please note that the situation in Afghanistan is rapidly changing, and this information may not be up to date. For the latest news and updates, I recommend checking reputable news sources such as Al Jazeera, BBC, CNN, and The New York Times.