Taliban Introduces New Marriage Law Allowing Girls to Challenge Forced Unions in Court

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has introduced a new family law regulation that outlines rules governing marriage, divorce, guardianship, and child marriage under its interpretation of Islamic law. The newly approved 31-article decree, titled Principles of Separation Between Spouses, was signed by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and published in Afghanistan’s official gazette. According to…

Nigerian Military Denies Foreign Troop Involvement in Abu Bilal Al-Minuki Operation

The Nigerian military has dismissed reports suggesting that foreign soldiers directly participated in the operation that led to the elimination of notorious terrorist commander Abu Bilal Al-Minuki. According to the Defence Headquarters, the mission was executed entirely by Nigerian troops, with no foreign boots deployed on Nigerian soil during the operation. The clarification was made…