Afghanistan's Taliban rulers have followed through on decrees aimed at erasing women from public life in the country and restricting their freedom of movement, the UN mission to the country (UNAMA) said in its latest human rights report published on Thursday covering the first quarter of 2025.
UN relief chief Tom Fletcher warned on Thursday that the global aid system must undergo a "humanitarian reset", becoming significantly more efficient and exploring new sources of funding, as major donors – including the United States – sharply reduce their contributions.