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world20h ago

UNICEF says over 1 million Afghan girls have lost access to secondary education since 2021.
UNICEF warns the education ban threatens Afghanistan’s future health, workforce, and economy.
The report links lost education to fewer teachers and health workers by 2030.
UNICEF calls on de facto authorities to lift the ban on girls' education.
UNICEF notes ongoing support for education through emergency programs.
The report emphasizes education as a key to Afghanistan's future.
UNICEF highlights broader societal harm from reduced female participation.
UNICEF calls for urgent investment in primary education despite bans.
The article cites UNICEF's global reach in over 190 countries.
UNICEF data shows gender gaps in civil service and health work in Afghanistan.

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UK ends in-country rescue moves for Afghans, urging self-relocation to a third country.
Less than 9,000 eligible Afghans remain to relocate under ARAP, per defence statements.
Afghan interpreters and family members fear Taliban retaliation as they wait for protection.
Advocates warn the move could delay safety and increase financial pressure on families.
Defence officials say ARAP schemes are being wound down as part of the close of the program.
UK officials emphasize safety in third countries for visa processing still ongoing.
Daily Mail reports highlight the long-standing campaign and the symbol of ‘Betrayal of the Brave’.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard announces the policy shift in a Commons statement.
Families describe fear as Taliban retaliation and travel costs mount.
Experts warn the policy change may undermine longstanding UK commitments to Afghan allies.

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FIFA will allow Afghan Women United to compete as Afghanistan’s official national team without Taliban approval.
The move is part of FIFA’s three-pillar strategy to support women and girls in Afghanistan.
The three-pillar plan includes diplomatic efforts and providing opportunities for Afghan women to play.
The inaugural FIFA Unites: Women’s Series events faced visa issues that moved the tournament from the UAE to Morocco.
Captain Fatima Haidari, based in Italy, spoke about the empowering impact of playing for Afghan women.
Afghan Women United formed after the 2021 Taliban takeover and the ban on the earlier national team.
FIFA’s new registration allows play without Taliban control of the national federation.
The Guardian reported on the development with comments from Afghan players and supporters.
The official recognition could pave the way for more international participation by Afghan women.
The three-pillar plan includes advocacy for the right of women to take part in sport.

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crime9h ago

The author warns allied special operators face retroactive prosecutions driven by politics, risking trust and interoperability.
The piece links prosecutions to reduced recruitment and retention in elite units, weakening allied forces.
The authors urge Congress to formally declare that politically motivated prosecutions harm coalition warfare.
The column calls for engagement between the Defense and State Departments with London and Canberra to shield processes from political interference.
The piece notes Britain and Australia suffered losses in Afghanistan, illustrating the high stakes of these operations.
The authors emphasize accountability while warning against weaponizing legal systems against allies.
The column argues retroactive prosecutions undermine confidence in coalition operations going forward.
The piece ties allied protections to broader goals of standing behind soldiers after battles.
The authors advocate for US measures to prevent similar treatment of American operators.
King Charles III’s US visit is linked to reinforcing the value of enduring allied partnerships.

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world53m ago

UNICEF warns Afghanistan’s education and employment bans could deprive the country of over 25,000 trained women by 2030.
The bans affect education and health sectors, reducing female teachers and workers and harming maternal care.
UNICEF calls on authorities to lift the ban on secondary education for girls to restore the country's economic potential.
Since regaining power in 2021, the Taliban has imposed multiple restrictions on women’s rights, including education and employment bans.
UNICEF notes the broader socio-economic damage from excluding educated women from public life.

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