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Nangarhar, Afghanistan Court Sentences 16 People, Including Two Women, to Discretionary Punishment According to a statement from the Supreme Court of the Taliban, the Primary Urban Court of Nangarhar province handed down discretionary sentences to 16 individuals, including two women, on charges related to illicit relationships, running away from home, and the use, purchase, and sale of narcotics and alcoholic beverages. The court sentenced the defendants to between 10 and 39 lashes as a discretionary punishment. The verdicts were implemented after receiving approval from the Supreme Court.

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China Condemns Kabul Attack, Urges Nationals to Avoid Travel to Afghanistan China has strongly condemned the recent attack in Kabul, calling it a serious security incident. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that, given the current security conditions in Afghanistan, Beijing is once again advising its citizens to avoid traveling to the country in the near term. The spokesperson also urged Chinese nationals and companies currently operating in Afghanistan to remain on high alert, enhance their security precautions, and leave high-risk areas as soon as possible to ensure their safety.

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Norwegian Refugee Council Warns of Growing Humanitarian Crisis as Afghan Families Are Forced to Return via Torkham The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has reported that approximately 500 Afghan families are being forcibly returned to Afghanistan every day through the Torkham border crossing. According to the organization, many of the returning families lack shelter, face severe difficulties in finding work, and do not have sufficient access to food. The NRC added that these families are also deprived of basic services essential for daily life. The council warned that the humanitarian conditions of returnees are deeply concerning and stressed that there is an urgent need for immediate humanitarian assistance to address the growing crisis.