Afghanistan

UN Reports 372 Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Clashes in First Three Months of 2026 ———————————- A new United Nations report has found that escalating border tensions and military clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have led to at least 372…

European Union Seeks Talks with Taliban Officials on Repatriation of Afghan Migrants ———————————– The European Union (EU) is preparing to hold a new round of discussions with Taliban authorities in Brussels regarding the repatriation of Afghan migrants, as part of…

Rising Restrictions on Shia Community in Afghanistan Amid Transportation Challenges ——————————————— The Shia community in Kabul has faced growing restrictions and challenges due to recent policies that have impacted their daily lives, particularly in the western parts of the city.…

UN Honors Mothers’ Role in World, with UNAMA Highlighting Their Contribution to Peaceful Societies ———————————- On Mother’s Day, United Nations agencies issued separate messages acknowledging the crucial role of mothers worldwide and emphasizing their influence on both personal and societal…

Journalists Detained in Kabul as Concerns Intensify Over Press Freedom in Afghanistan ———————————————- Several journalists have been detained in Kabul, Afghanistan, prompting renewed alarm among press freedom advocates about the deteriorating environment for independent media under Taliban rule. Multiple reports…

Catalan Parliament Warns of Continued Violence, Discrimination Against Hazaras in Afghanistan ——————————————– The Parliament of Catalonia in Spain has issued a formal statement expressing serious concern about the situation of the Hazara ethnic community in Afghanistan under Taliban control. The…

Ismaili Woman Killed in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, Local Taliban Officials Confirm ————————————– According to International Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA), an Ismaili woman named “Lailma” was shot and killed by unidentified armed men in the Ashkasham district of Badakhshan province on…

Increase in Violence, Killings, Arrests and Disappearances Reported in Afghanistan under Taliban Rule ———————————- Local sources in several Afghan provinces are reporting a rise in violent incidents including killings, arrests and unexplained disappearances, sparking widespread concern among the population. Reports…

Pakistan’s Human Rights Commission: Expulsion of Afghan Migrants is Inhumane and Undermines Human Dignity ————————————- In its annual report, the Pakistan Human Rights Commission has stated that the forced expulsion of Afghan migrants has pushed the lives of thousands of…

WHO Calls for Strengthening Midwifery Services in Afghanistan; Warns of Continued Maternal Deaths ——————————————————– The World Health Organization (WHO) and other international health partners have emphasized the urgent need to strengthen midwifery services in Afghanistan as a key strategy to…