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Taliban arrest 140 in Kandahar over shaving beards: Sources

Taliban · Kandahar

Taliban arrest 140 in Kandahar over shaving beards: Sources

KANDAHAR — At least 140 men were arrested by the Taliban in Kandahar over the past two days for shaving their beards, including 14 barbers and other civilians, local sources said. The arrests were carried out by the Taliban morality enforcers, sources said, adding that detainees were forcibly taken into custody and transported to Sarpoza Prison, Kandahar’s main detention facility. Many of those arrested were held for more than 24 hours before be…See the Story

Fragmentation in Afghanistan Case for Hanau District Court

Kandahar, Afghanistan · Kandahar

Fragmentation in Afghanistan Case for Hanau District Court

An alleged crime from the Afghan province of Kandahar ends up in the Hanau District Court. The accused is a 69-year-old.Read Article

Body of Missing Taxi Driver Found in Kandahar: Sources

Kandahar, Afghanistan · Kandahar

Body of Missing Taxi Driver Found in Kandahar: Sources

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The body of a young man, reportedly a taxi driver, was discovered in the Mianko area of Police District 12 in Kandahar City, local sources told Amu TV on Wednesday. According to the sources, the driver had been hired by a group of passengers on Tuesday to travel toward the Khakrez district, but his phone was turned off shortly after departure. His body was found the following day under undisclosed circumstances. The man’s…See the Story

Young-man commits suicide in Kandahar

A young man has committed suicide by hanging himself to death in the capital of southern Kandahar province, security source said on Tuesday.Kandahar, Afghanistan · Kandahar Read Article

Yesterday a Military Commander, Today the Head of a Civil Administration.

In the first three months of this year, Taliban leader Farzad Sharif sacked two senior security officials from sensitive positions in northern Afghanistan and appointed them to agriculture and livestock departments in other provinces. Abdul Rashid Munib was sacked from the Kunduz intelligence chief and appointed as the head of agriculture in Kandahar province. Meanwhile, Jan Mohammad Hamza, known as Mullah Jano, was sacked from the Takhar police…Agriculture · Kandahar Read Article

Young man dies by suicide in Kandahar: Sources

A young man took his own life on Saturday in Kandahar city, local sources told Amu. The incident occurred in the Dabro Pala neighborhood of Police District 9, where the man, identified as Fida Mohammad, was found dead in his home. Sources said that prior to the act, he posted a single word — “Goodbye” — on his Facebook page. Local Taliban authorities and security officials have not commented on the case, and the motive for the suicide remains un…Kandahar, Afghanistan · Kandahar Read Article

Telangana Man Dies by Suicide After Battling Severe Illness

In a tragic incident from Telangana, a 45-year-old man from Donur village in Jagtial district has died by suicide after suffering from prolonged illness, police said.Kandahar, Afghanistan · Kandahar See the Story

Taliban ban photography for students at Kandahar University, sources say

Students at Kandahar University say Taliban have prohibited photography and videography on campus, extending a growing pattern of restrictions across the country’s educational institutions. Several students told Amu TV that during a recent award ceremony, Taliban members warned attendees that capturing images or video was forbidden and instructed them to refrain from such activity going forward. Journalism students at the university reported tha…Taliban · Kandahar Read Article

Underground Tunnel Escapes that Made History. From Berlin to Kandahar, Afghanistan

Tunnel escapes that shocked the world: desperate attempts to survive, masterfully planned operations, and other unexpected victories while underground.Kandahar, Afghanistan · Kandahar Read Article

Taliban build 12 religious schools in three months as girls’ education remains restricted

Over the last quarter, the Taliban have built 12 religious — often jihadist — schools across six provinces, according to data released by the Ministry of Education under their administration. Critics argue the schools represent a significant push toward ideological indoctrination of young people in the country. Ministry figures show that construction took place in April, May, and June, with three schools completed in April, nine in May and one i…Taliban · Kandahar Read Article

Taliban official removed in Kandahar amid internal rift

In a move reflecting ongoing internal strife, Fazl‑Bari Fazli, the Taliban’s head of the Kandahar Agriculture Department, was removed from his post amid a reshuffle of Taliban’s senior provincial officials. Two sources, including a Taliban insider, confirmed to Amu that the dismissal was tied to a clash between Fazli and Shams‑ur‑Rahman Musa, the Taliban’s agricultural affairs director for the province. According to one official, the dispute esc…Taliban · Kandahar Read Article

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