Taliban orders NGOs to ban female staff, efforts at risk

Afghanistan's already struggling economy has tipped into crisis since the Taliban took over in 2021.

25 December 2022

Iran's clerical leaders to grapple with deepening dissent in 2023

Protesters from all walks of life have taken to the streets, calling for the downfall of the Islamic Republic.

24 December 2022

Women's Day rallies seek improved rights

Many protests included calls for solidarity with women in Iran and Afghanistan.

9 March 2023

Blinken calls on Afghan Taliban to reverse ban on women at uni

"There are going to be costs if this is not reversed," he said of the ban announced on Tuesday.

23 December 2022

Female referees will not face cultural or religious restrictions

'You are here not because you are women, you are here because you are FIFA match officials'.

19 November 2022

Taliban-led Afghan administration suspends women from uni

The decision came as many university students were sitting end-of-term exams.

21 December 2022

Iran ousted from U.N. women's group after U.S. campaign

The Islamic Republic on Monday hanged a man in public who state media said had been convicted of killing two members of the security forces.

15 December 2022

Iran carries out second execution linked to wave of protests

The unrest has been watched closely by Israel, where a national security official said the executions did not appear to be deterring protesters.

13 December 2022