Taliban sacks hundreds of men because they can’t grow beards
The Taliban has sacked hundreds of men from Afghanistan’s security forces because they are unable to grow beards. Thousands ...
As Taliban starts restricting men, too, some regret not speaking up sooner
“Now, everyone is growing a beard because we don’t want to be questioned, humiliated,” he said. The Taliban’s new rules ...
Inside the Taliban's surveillance network monitoring millions
In a crowded control centre, surrounded by dozens of TV screens, the Taliban's police force proudly shows off its newly-acquired network of 90,000 CCTV cameras - used to watch over the day-to-day ...