Afghanistan

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.…

UN: Mental health support vital for women and girls in Afghanistan ————————————– UN says mental health support services are aiding Afghan women and girls cope with trauma, stress, and hardship under challenging humanitarian conditions. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)…

US Federal Court Moves to Expedite Afghan Asylum Cases, CAIR Welcomes Decision ————————————- A US federal court has ruled that Afghan asylum seekers can proceed with legal challenges over prolonged delays in the processing of their cases, a decision welcomed…

UN OCHA Warns of Rising Civilian Casualties, Growing Humanitarian Needs Amid Afghanistan–Pakistan Clashes ————————————————- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has sounded the alarm about a worsening humanitarian crisis as cross‑border hostilities between Afghanistan and…

Pakistan Missile Strikes leave 3 dead, 45 injured in Kunar as Border Tensions Escalate ——————————- Missile strikes by Pakistan hit Kunar province, killing three and injuring dozens, amid rise in cross-border tensions with Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. The strikes reportedly…

Taliban Seize Large Tract of Land in Kabul, Raising Property Rights Concerns —————————————- According to a report by Hasht-e Subh Daily, Taliban authorities have confiscated more than 1,500 hectares of land in the “Omid-e Sabz” township in western Kabul. The…

UN renews call for reversal of girls’ education ban in Afghanistan amid global ICT awareness day ————————————– The United Nations has renewed its call for Afghan authorities to restore girls’ access to education, warning that continued restrictions are deepening a…

Afghanistan reports rising toll from natural disasters with widespread damage —————————————- Authorities in Afghanistan say at least 214 people have died in natural disasters since the start of the current solar year, including 14 deaths recorded in the past 24…

UNAMA pushes lifting curbs on girls’ education as Afghanistan marks ICT Day ——————————- United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has called on the Taliban to lift restrictions on Afghan girls, marking the International Girls in ICT Day with renewed concern…