Presidential election to take place in October
Sphere provided legal, psychological assistance across country
New report details Taliban abuses
Charges brought after Virgin Mary adorned with rainbow halo
Advocacy group challenged Section 1448 of country's Civil and Commercial Code
Film festival boycott an important act of protest and solidarity
Angry mob beat them early on Aug. 8
Human rights activist speaks after call to end so-called anal tests
Activists say prime minister's party blocked measure
Shariah law has been in place since 2015
