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2023-07-20 Afghanistan
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Daily Evacuation Brief July 20, 2023
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| Every day, in every way, the Taliban make everything worser and worser. (Yes, I know that is grammatically incorrect, but rhetorically it works. See the other Afghanistan Page 2 articles to see more examples.) |
[AfghanDigest] LAST 24 HOURS
- WOMEN PROTESTING SALON CLOSURES VIOLENTLY DISPERSED – A planned protest that involved dozens of women took place in Kabul yesterday when women came out to condemn the closures of beauty salons. Taliban security forces reportedly broke the protest up using water cannons, tasers, tear gas, and there were scattered reports that some women were beaten. Many demonstrators had their cell phones taken and said they were chased through the streets by Taliban members.
- FORMER AFGHAN MP, RAMAZAN BASHARDOST, REPORTEDLY ARRESTED – Several reports have come in concerning the possible arrest of former MP Dr. Ramazan Bashardost. Dr. Bashardost, who was also a former Minister of Planning and an Afghan presidential candidate may have been tortured shortly after being picked up by GDI Agents. His current whereabouts are unknown and many in the Hazara community are concerned that he is still being interrogated by the Taliban.
- TALIBAN CONFIRMS DECISION TO PROHIBIT WOMEN FROM TAKING UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAM – Some rumors had been swirling for months that women might finally be allowed to take the Kankor entrance exams. Many had high hopes they would be allowed to sit for the exam after receiving invitations to apply earlier in the year. However, in a letter signed by the Minister of Higher Education, those hopes were dashed and no women will be allowed to take the exam in 2023.
- ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE IN AFGHANISTAN HAS BEEN ABOLISHED – The Taliban announced it would dissolve the Attorney’s General office and a new institution called the Directorate of Supervision and Prosecution of Decrees and Orders will take its place. While the Taliban have framed the move as a ‘streamlining’ method, many point to the title as confirmation that the Supreme Leader wants a loyal department to enforce his proclamations and edicts. There are concerns the new directorate will not be able to carry out civil cases and will instead rely on vague Sharia precepts to make rulings.
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION WARNS THAT CRIMEAN-CONGO FEVER CASES CONTINUED TO RISE IN JUNE – Of major concern in the most recent statistics is the spread of the disease from 3 Provinces to 13 currently. Outside medical professionals feel the cases are being underrepresented because the WHO has been unable to conduct testing under the bans on female employment it must contend with.
- AFGHAN PASSPORT REMAINS THE WEAKEST IN THE WORLD FOR 2023 – Afghanistan has ranked dead last in the Henley Passport Index for the last fourteen years and it is currently unclear how many foreign governments recognize the passport for travel due to the Taliban’s lack of recognition as the legitimate government.
NEXT 24 HOURS
AS MUHARRAM BEGINS, SECURITY A CONCERN – While the Taliban say they have rid the country of ISIS-K, there is clearly a presence that remains active. In addition, the Taliban have traditionally been ill-disposed to the Muharram period of mourning and there are reports that security personnel have removed Muharram banners and flags from shops and have accosted those observing the period. As ISIS-K has not conducted a major operation for some weeks, there is consensus among the observer community that the risk of a major attack has risen significantly. 
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Posted by trailing wife 2023-07-20 01:39||
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