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Severe weather is forecast across much of northeastern Afghanistan through at least March 31. As of March 30, the Afghanistan Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for heavy rainfall and snowfall across parts of Badakhshan, Baghlan, Bamyan, Kabul, Kapisa, Kunar, Laghman, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Panjshir, Parwan, Samangan, and Takhar provinces. Rainfall totals of 1.5-3 cm (0.6-1.2 inches) are forecast across parts of the affected area, and snowfall accumulations of 20-30 cm (8-12 inches) are possible predominantly over higher ground. The heaviest precipitation is forecast over parts of northern Badakhshan, southern Baghlan, southern Laghman, northern and western Nangarhar, far western Panjshir, and central and eastern Parwan provinces, where red warnings have been issued. Orange and yellow warnings are in place across the rest of the affected area. Officials could update and extend the coverage of weather alerts over the coming days.

Recent heavy rain over 23 provinces across Afghanistan resulted in floods and flash floods. Authorities have confirmed ten fatalities and 80 others injured. Around 2,000 houses have been destroyed, and more than 8,900 hectares (22,000 acres) of agricultural land have been damaged. The worst affected provinces are Balkh, Parwan, and Uruzgan. Further rainfall is likely to exacerbate the situation and hamper recovery efforts.

Hazardous ConditionsSustained heavy rainfall could trigger flooding in low-lying communities near rivers, streams, and creeks. Urban flooding is also possible in developed areas with easily overwhelmed stormwater drainage systems. Sites downstream from large reservoirs or rivers may be subject to flash flooding after relatively short periods of intense rainfall.

Due to the arid nature of the region and poor stormwater management, even minor rainfall accumulations could quickly result in episodes of flash flooding. Flooding is possible in streams and dry riverbeds.

Precipitation could fall as snow in higher elevations over the coming days. Wind gusts could cause blowing and drifting snow; decreased visibility is likely in mountainous areas. Rain-induced landslides cannot be discounted in areas of elevated terrain; there is also the possibility of avalanches in mountainous areas where the snowpack has become unstable due to heavy snowfall. Power outages could occur throughout the affected area.

TransportFloodwaters and related debris may render some bridges or roadways impassable, impacting overland travel in and around the affected area. Flooding in urban areas could also result in significant traffic congestion. Heavy snow will likely make driving hazardous in some areas; authorities could implement temporary road closures or detours in such locations. Mountain passes and tunnels could be closed as a precautionary measure during periods of intense snowfall. The disruptive weather will likely cause delays and cancellations at airports in the affected region.

Disruptions triggered by inclement weather and resultant hazards, such as flooding or avalanches, could persist well after conditions have improved - it could take days before any floodwaters recede and officials clear debris. Repair and reconstruction efforts may result in residual disruptions if there is severe damage to infrastructure.

Monitor local media for weather-related updates and advisories. Confirm all transport reservations and business arrangements before traveling in the affected area. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving or routing shipments through areas where severe weather is forecast; plan for possible supply chain disruptions throughout the affected areas. Stay away from elevated streams, creeks, and other watercourses that are prone to flash flooding. Do not attempt to navigate flooded roadways. Exercise caution in elevated terrain due to the threat of landslides, as well as mountainous regions where avalanches pose a threat. Charge battery-powered devices in the case of prolonged electricity outages.

Afghanistan Meteorological Department

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Countries that have committed war crimes in Afghanistan in the last four decades and have killed Afghans under various names should be sent to the International Criminal Court, said Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation.

Addressing an event of aid distribution in Paktia province, Haqqani said that some countries are still trying to create problems for Afghanistan.

The former Soviet government and all its slaves, whether they are inside the country or outside, America's NATO, including the countries that destroyed Afghanistan, they are responsible for this today. They should respond to Afghans and should be brought before the international court, Haqqani stated.

Meanwhile, analysts said that an impartial investigation of war crimes in Afghanistan is essential.

International courts can bring those countries that have committed war crimes to justice, but most of the countries that have intervened in Afghanistan and came to occupy have some documentations that they have made some protocols with then governments and they have come on the basis of those protocols, said political analyst Aziz Maarij.

Sadly, during the past forty years, Afghanistan has been invaded by both regional and other countries. The International Criminal Court has the authority to look into war crime cases involving countries that are United Nations members on a global scale, said Hamid Aziz Mujaddidi, an analyst in political affairs.

The acting minister of refugees and repatriation said he considers unity among the people essential to support the current government.

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Russian artist Andrei Molodkin projected a sculpture featuring blood donated by Afghans along with footage of Prince Harry onto Londons St Pauls Cathedral on Wednesday.

Molodkins projection was in protest against Prince Harry's controversial remarks about the number of people he killed in Afghanistan. The Duke of Sussex received criticism after claiming to have killed 25 Taliban fighters while serving in Afghanistan, writing in his new memoir Spare that it was "not a number that fills me with satisfaction, but nor does it embarrass me."

While in the heat and fog of combat, I didn't think of those twenty-five as people. You can't kill people if you think of them as people. You can't really harm people if you think of them as people. They were chess pieces removed from the board, Bads taken away before they could kill Goods, Prince Harry wrote in his book.

The artist said he collaborated with Afghan donors in the French coastal town of Calais and the UK for the sculpture. The human blood was pumped into the sculpture of the royal coat of arms and then projected onto the cathedral.

The Duke of Sussex, who has stepped down from his royal duties and left the UK with his wife Meghan Markle, served as an Apache helicopter pilot during the war in Afghanistan and his missions resulted in the taking of human lives.

Prince Harry served in the British army for 10 years, rising to the rank of captain and undertaking two tours of Afghanistan.

In February 2008, Britains Ministry of Defense confirmed that Prince Harry had been serving with the army in Helmand, Afghanistan for more than two months.

"Prince Harry is very proud to serve his country on operations alongside his fellow soldiers and to do the job he has been trained for," a statement from Clarence House, a royal residence in London, said at the time.

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Afghanistan edge out an inexperienced Pakistan side in Sharjah series opener.

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by six wickets in the series opener on Friday, the Afghan sides first T20 win over its neighbours.

Pakistan, without five rested front-line players, including captain Babar Azam, struggled on a slow and low pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after opting to bat first.

Pakistan handed T20I debuts to Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir, Ihsanullah and Zaman Khan.But none of the Pakistan batters could accelerate on a two-paced pitch and mostly fell to soft dismissals.

In the absence of formidable openers Azam and Rizwan, replacements Ayub and Mohammad Haris couldnt gauge the low bounce and fell within the batting power play while attempting extravagant shots.

Abdullah Shafique was pinned by Azmatullah Omarzai without scoring and Tayyab Tahir, one of four making their Pakistan debut, lobbed a return catch to Rashid Khan. When Azam Khan was also out for a duck on debut, Pakistan were 41-5 in the eighth over.

Pakistan was in danger of its lowest T20I total of 74 in 2012 against Australia at Dubai but Imad Wasim top-scored with 18.

Unorthodox spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 2-9 and Fazalhaq Farooqi 2-13.

In reply,Afghanistan overcame falling to 45-4 in the 10th over to cruise home at 98-4 and win by six wickets with more than two overs to spare.

Former captain Mohammad Nabi raised Afghanistans first victory over Pakistan in what were five attempts over the past decade with a straight six over long off.

Pleasure to win, as weve always lost against them by small margins, Afghanistan skipper Khan said.

Wearing Afghanistan colours and leading the team in a win is a proud achievement. We never know the wicket . . . (but the) mindset was . . . to adjust accordingly.

Afghanistan has a chance at a first-series win in the remaining two T20s on Sunday and Monday.

Sometimes this can happen due to youngsters being nervous but they need to be given chances, Pakistans interim captain Shadab Khan said.As professionals, we cant give excuses regarding conditions, we have to learn from the loss here.

Pakistans fast-bowling debutant Ihsanullah got two wickets in his first over with short-pitched deliveries.

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Matiullah Wesa is a prominent advocate for girls' right to study

A prominent Afghan campaigner for female education has been arrested by the Taliban, even as teenage girls and women remain barred from classrooms.

Matiullah Wesa, 30, had often received threats - he has spent years travelling across Afghanistan trying to improve access to education for all children.

The Taliban did not say why Mr Wesa is in custody. His house was also raided.

His arrest follows the detention of a number of other activists who have been campaigning for women's education.

In February Prof Ismail Mashal, an outspoken critic of the Taliban government's ban on education for women, was arrested in Kabul while handing out free books. He was freed on 5 March but has not spoken out since then.

Mr Wesa is one of the most prominent education activists in Afghanistan and, via his charity PenPath, has been campaigning for girls' right to study since the Taliban barred female education in 2021.

His last tweet - on Monday, the day of his arrest - was a photo of women volunteers for PenPath "asking for the Islamic rights to education for their daughters".

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The UN's mission in Afghanistan has also highlighted Mr Wesa's case and called on the Taliban to clarify his whereabouts and the reasons for his detention.

Mr Wesa was arrested after he came out of a mosque in the capital Kabul on Monday.

"The Taliban came in two vehicles," a person close to the family told the BBC. "He was handcuffed and put in the car.

"Today at 10am, the Taliban went to his house and raided it. They turned it upside down, threatened his family against speaking out, seized phones, documents and computers. Matiullah's brothers were briefly detained and then released with a warning."

Mr Wesa has travelled to hundreds of districts in Afghanistan over the past decade to promote the cause of education.

The PenPath network he founded has more than 2,400 volunteers across the country. They help set up local classrooms, find teachers and distribute books and stationery.

The ban on girls attending secondary schools has not stopped Mr Wesa. "The damage that closure of schools causes is irreversible and undeniable," he tweeted last week.

Women's rights have been gradually eroded since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces.

Only boys and male teachers were allowed into secondary schools when they reopened in September 2021.

There was a brief spell of hope following an announcement in March 2022 that girls would be allowed to attend secondary schools. But tearful schoolgirls were turned away after what appeared to be an abrupt U-turn by the Taliban leadership.

They said girls would be allowed to return to school after "a comprehensive plan has been prepared according to Sharia and Afghan culture". But in December 2022, female students were also barred from universities.

The Taliban say schools and universities are only temporarily closed to women and girls until a "suitable environment" can be created.

But women are severely curtailed in other ways too. The Taliban have decreed that women should be dressed in a way that only reveals their eyes, and must be accompanied by a male relative if they are travelling more than 72km (48 miles).

And last November, women were banned from parks, gyms and swimming pools, stripping away the simplest of freedoms. The enforcement of the rules is different in different areas, but the rules create an environment of fear and anxiety.

The restrictions have continued despite international condemnation and protests by ordinary women as well as activists speaking up on their behalf.

They have also hindered the work of foreign aid groups after the Taliban said women could not work in domestic and international NGOs except in the health sector.

Some organisations were forced to suspend services at a time when the country is reeling from a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.

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