Afghanistan

Rights Group Warns of Continued Violence Against Hazaras in Afghanistan After Over Century of Persecution —————————————- According to a report by the “Genocide Watch” organization, persecution of the Hazara community dates back to the late 19th century, particularly during the…

Human Rights Groups Welcome ICC Decision to Unseal Arrest Warrants for Taliban Officials ——————————————- The decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to make public its arrest warrants against senior Taliban officials has been welcomed by human rights organizations, United…

UN, UNESCO Highlight Teachers’ Role, Warn of Education Challenges in Afghanistan ——————————- The United Nations and UNESCO marked World Teachers’ Day on October 5 by recognizing the vital role of teachers in shaping future generations and calling for greater professional…

UN Warns of Continued Threat from Unexploded Ordnance in Afghanistan ——————————— The United Nations has warned that unexploded ordnance and remnants of war continue to pose a serious threat to civilians in Afghanistan, with children among those most vulnerable to…

Panjshir World Council Reports 66 Alleged Human Rights Violations Over One Year ———————————————- The Panjshir World Council has reported 66 cases of alleged human rights violations in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province over a one-year period, including targeted killings, summary trials and…

Kabul’s Shia Community Says Taliban Policies Have Eroded Trust in Government —————————————————— Shia residents of Kabul say unemployment, poverty, religious restrictions and the closure of community institutions have weakened their trust in Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities and limited their ability to…

Afghanistan Reports Nine Civilians Killed in Pakistani Airstrikes ————————————- Afghan authorities say nine civilians were killed and 11 others injured in Pakistani airstrikes targeting Helmand province in southern Afghanistan and Kunar province in the east, marking a renewed escalation between…

IOM Reports 69% of Afghan Returnees Without Jobs, Facing Difficulties Meeting Basic Needs ————————– The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported in its latest assessment that nearly 6.4 million Afghan nationals have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan…

UNODC Warns Afghanistan’s Interlinked Crises Intensifying Risks of Crime, Exploitation ———————————– The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that Afghanistan’s growing humanitarian, economic and social pressures are increasing risks of crime, exploitation and insecurity, calling for…

Taliban Actions Raise Concerns Over Religious, Cultural, and Educational Restrictions Affecting Afghanistan’s Shiite Community ————————– Local sources reported that Taliban authorities closed the “Hazrat Fatima Zahra” clinic in Dasht-e-Barchi, a predominantly Shiite area in western Kabul. The stated reason for…