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 ...
American woman held in Afghanistan by the Taliban has been released
American woman detained by Taliban in Afghanistan released with Qatari help, part of ongoing negotiations for American ...
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Inside the Taliban's surveillance network monitoring millions
and whether or not they have a beard or a face mask. "On clear days, we can zoom in on individuals [who are] kilometres away," says Zadran, highlighting a camera positioned up high that focuses on a ...