Taliban and Houthis Impose Bans on Swedish Activities in Response to Quran Burning

The Taliban administration has ordered the halt of all activities by Sweden in Afghanistan in response to the burning of a Koran in Stockholm last month. The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA), an independent aid organization, is seeking clarification on the impact of the ban on its operations. The Taliban did not provide details on which organizations would be affected. Afghanistan's aid sector has already faced restrictions, including on female aid workers, and funding reductions, indicating a decrease in financial support from donor countries.