# Taliban Tightens Control

- Place: Kabul, Afghanistan (34.5553, 69.2075)
- Published: 2026-11-11T00:02:11.920Z · expires 2026-11-18T00:02:11.920Z
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Taliban authorities have detained Hazara elders in Kabul township facing eviction orders, per afintl.com.

The move follows reports of rising tensions between the Taliban and minority groups, with local sources noting increased surveillance in Hazara neighborhoods.

Afghan women continue to face restrictions despite international recognition; the 2026 Chatham House Prize was awarded to Afghan women resisting Taliban policies, as kabulnow.com reports.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s Energy Week opened in Kabul amid ongoing power shortages, according to khaama.com.

## Sources

- [Afghan Women Awarded 2026 Chatham House Prize for Resisting Taliban Restrictions](https://kabulnow.com/2026/11/women-of-afghanistan-awarded-2026-chatham-house-prize-for-resisting-taliban-restrictions/) · kabulnow.com · 2026-11-10
- [Taliban Detains Hazara Elders In Kabul Township Facing Eviction Orders](https://www.afintl.com/en/202611091385) · afintl.com · 2026-11-09
- [Afghanistan Energy Week Opens Amid Power Shortages](https://www.khaama.com/afghanistan-energy-week-2026-kabul-power-shortages/) · khaama.com · 2026-11-10
- [Taliban-Linked Outlet Releases Confession Video of Detained Ex-Afghan Police Commander](https://kabulnow.com/2026/11/taliban-linked-outlet-releases-confession-video-of-detained-ex-afghan-police-commander/) · kabulnow.com · 2026-11-09
- [Scotland Suspends Bilateral Cricket Ties with Afghanistan over Women’s Rights](https://kabulnow.com/2026/11/scotland-suspends-bilateral-cricket-ties-with-afghanistan-over-womens-rights/) · kabulnow.com · 2026-11-10
- [17-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide in Eastern Afghanistan Amid Rising Cases](https://kabulnow.com/2026/11/17-year-old-student-dies-by-suicide-in-eastern-afghanistan-amid-rising-cases/) · kabulnow.com · 2026-11-09