Latest afghanistan news now
Here are the latest news updates from Afghanistan:
Breaking News
- Taliban fighters have captured the strategic city of Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province, after a fierce battle with government forces. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United States has evacuated over 100,000 people from Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in August, 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 News
- The Taliban has announced the formation of a new government, with Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund as the acting prime minister. (Source: Reuters)
- The Taliban has banned women from working in government ministries and has ordered them to wear the burqa in public. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Taliban has also banned music and other forms of entertainment, and has ordered the destruction of all statues and other "idolatrous" objects. (Source: The Guardian)
Security Situation
- The security situation in Afghanistan remains volatile, with reports of ongoing fighting between government forces and the Taliban. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The United States has launched airstrikes against Taliban targets in Afghanistan, in an effort to support government forces. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- The United Nations has warned of a "high risk" of terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, following the Taliban takeover. (Source: The Associated Press)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is worsening, with millions of people in need of aid. (Source: The United Nations)
- The World Food Programme has warned of a "catastrophic" food shortage in Afghanistan, with over 18 million people at risk of hunger. (Source: The Guardian)
- The International Rescue Committee has launched an emergency appeal to support refugees fleeing Afghanistan. (Source: The New York Times)
International Response
- The international community has condemned the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, with many countries imposing sanctions and freezing assets. (Source: The BBC)
- The United States has announced plans to evacuate its remaining personnel from Afghanistan, following the Taliban takeover. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The European Union has announced plans to provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, following the Taliban takeover. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that the situation in Afghanistan is rapidly changing, and this information may not be up to date.