Citing a breach of Sharia law, Taliban has decided to behead 'mannequins' used in clothing stores in Herat province of war-torn Afghanistan, reported Sputnik, citing Afghan media.

Calling breach of Sharia law, Taliban to behead 'mannequins' in Afghanistan

The fencing along the Durand line has become a cause of clashes between the Pakistan and the Taliban forces. In recent weeks, there have been a number of clashes along the Durand line when the two sides exchanged fire across the border and now there are reports of the Taliban preventing the Pakistani forces from extending a barbed wire fence along the Durand line.

Pakistan, Taliban tussle over Durand line fencing

The Pakistani army clashed with the Taliban at the Durand Line for the third time in the previous 10 days over fencing. According to reports, Pakistani personnel were attempting to erect barbed wire barriers.

Watch: Pakistani forces and Taliban clash again over border fencing issue

Tensions are escalating between the Taliban and the Pakistan security forces over border fencing at the Durand line. In recent weeks, there have been a number of clashes along the Durand line when the two sides exchanged fire.

Taliban forces uproot the fencing as tensions between Taliban & Pakistan escalate over Durand line

In yet another crackdown to uphold its austere brand of Islam, Taliban has now taken action on illegal sale of alcohol. As per the country's spy agency on Sunday, a team of intelligence agents poured around 3,000 litres of liquor into a canal in Kabul.

Watch: Taliban agents pour 3,000 litres of alcohol into canal as spate of crackdowns continues

In a video released by General Directorate of Intelligence of Afghanistan government, Taliban’s intelligence agents can be seen pouring around 3,000 litres of liquor into a canal in Kabul.

It's 'liquor' time? Now, Taliban cracks down on alcohol, pours 3,000 litres into canal

The Taliban has ordered clothes shop mannequins to be beheaded because they are “idols” as the brutes continue to wage war on women’s freedoms.

Afghanistan: Taliban orders 'beheading of female mannequins' citing Sharia Law

Afghanistan seems to be slipping back to 90s under Taliban rule. The Taliban has passed a ruling ordering clothing shops in Herat province to behead female mannequins.

Afghanistan: Taliban passes ruling ordering clothing shops to behead female mannequins

A study by Pakistani thinktank has stated that the rise in militancy in the country coincided with the Taliban’s increasing offensive in Afghanistan that started in May and achieved its ultimate peak when the radical organisation took over Afghanistan in mid-August.

Militancy soared in Pakistan after Taliban offensive in Afghanistan: Report

A Russian news agency has reported that there are 3.5 million drug addicts in Afghanistan, which means 9% of the country's population are addicted to drugs.

Taliban: 9% of Afghanistan's population are addicted to drugs

Earlier in 2021, when Afghanistan braced itself for chaos & conflict, amid the withdrawal of US forces, WION witnessed the conundrum first hand. From America's war on terror to Taliban's quest for legitimacy, we bring you a ground report of WION's '100 Days in Afghanistan'.

The Afghanistan Conundrum: 100 days of reportage

Afghanistan Air Force pilots spills insider details about Kabul's chaotic fall during the Taliban takeover of the nation.

Afghanistan Air Force pilots reveals new details about Kabul's chaotic fall amid Taliban takeover

Tensions escalate between Taliban and Pakistan over Durand line fencing

For the second time in a week, the Taliban and Pakistani forces clashed at the Durand Line border after the latter allegedly tried to extend the barbed wire fences into the Afghanistan territory.

Pakistan and Taliban forces clash at Durand Line again over border fencing issue

Tensions are escalating between the Taliban and Pakistan security forces over the border fencing at the Durand line. In recent weeks there have been a number of clashes along the journey line when the two sides exchanged fire across the border.

Pakistan and Taliban forces clash continue at the Durand line

The Taliban fired warning shots to disperse a protest demanding jobs and education for women. What happened to their promise of equal opportunities and rights? Taliban 1.0 or 2.0, Afghan women continue to suffer. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Taliban open fire at women's protest

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani recalled the events and shared details when he fled the country as soon as the Taliban fighters entered the gates of Kabul on August 15.

'I have been made a scapegoat': Ashraf Ghani recalls the day he fled Afghanistan, denies taking money

The US on Wednesday appointed an envoy to defend women's rights in Afghanistan. The move has come as Taliban appear to put increasing restrictions on women in the country.

US appoints special envoy for Afghan women's rights

Despite the Taliban's announcement of a general amnesty following their takeover of Afghanistan, a video on social media showing a former government military commander being tortured by two men has aroused outrage.

Watch: Taliban member brutally tortures an Afghan army official

Members of Afghanistan women's political participation network protested in a closed area in Kabul demanding rights to education, work and political participation.

Afghan women protest in a closed area in Kabul demanding rights

Afghan women protest against killing of former troops, demand equal rights

Acting Afghan Higher Education Minister Abdul Baqi Haqqani on Sunday said ''co-education is against Islamic values.'' He also added that his government does not oppose women's education but rather the concept of men and women studying together.

Co-education is against Islamic values, says Afghan Education Minister

In a recent development, the Taliban has dismissed Afghanistan's election commission. "There is no need for these commissions to exist and operate," Taliban government spokesman Bilal Karimi said.

Taliban dismiss Afghan election commission in decision seen as hurried

Taliban has rejected reports of a deal with Turkey and Qatar. The denial comes hours after reports claiming that Qatar and Turkey have breached an agreement with Taliban to manage five airports.

Taliban rejects reports of a deal with Turkey, Qatar

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