Afghanistan

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…

Cross‑Border Tensions Escalate: Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Civilian Killings as Suicide Bombing Hits South Waziristan ——————————————— Afghan authorities have accused Pakistan of carrying out a cross‑border attack that killed three civilians and injured 14 others in Kunar province, condemning the…

Rising Arrests and Asset Seizures in Afghanistan Reflect Growing Authoritarian Practices and Regional Patterns ——————————————— As the Taliban intensifies its crackdown on political and social opposition in Afghanistan, concerns about citizens’ rights and the erosion of civil liberties have grown.…

Rising Malnutrition Among Afghan Children Amid Health Crisis; Treatment Program for 1.3 million Children in 2026 ————————————– The health crisis in Afghanistan continues to worsen, with its impact clearly seen in the alarming rise in child malnutrition. The lack of…

Widespread Crisis in Women’s Access to Justice in Afghanistan; 95% Refusal to Seek Legal Redress and Intensified Structural Exclusion ——————————— A recent study has revealed that the majority of women in Afghanistan are refraining from seeking legal recourse due to…

UN Warns Press Freedom in Afghanistan Has All but Collapsed ————————————— In a stark message marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan said the country’s independent media environment has “almost completely” collapsed.…

Mounting Social, Economic and Rights Pressures Deepen Crisis in Afghanistan —————————————— Afghanistan is facing a growing multi-layered crisis as economic hardship, social tensions, security concerns and new legal restrictions increasingly affect daily life, according to field reports and UN assessments.…