Afghanistan

Ten Afghan Migrants Killed by Iranian Border Guards Near Farah ………….. At least ten Afghan migrants were shot dead by Iranian border guards while attempting to cross into Iran near Farah province, Khaama Press reported. Taliban officials said the incident…

Aid Declines as Poverty and Unemployment Surge in the Shia Community in Afghanistan’s Bamyan —————————————- Poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan’s predominantly Shia province of Bamyan have reached alarming levels, with many families now struggling to secure even basic daily meals.…

Pakistan Continues Expulsion of Undocumented Afghans Amid Camp Demolition …………… Pakistan expelled 4,470 Afghan nationals on Sunday as part of its ongoing removal of migrants without legal documentation, the Taliban-run Commission for Refugees Affairs said, Amu TV reported. The commission…

UN Warns Internet Shutdowns in Afghanistan Endanger Women and Deepen Digital Inequality …….. The United Nations has cautioned that repeated internet disruptions in Afghanistan are cutting women off from essential and life-saving services, Khaama Press reported. The UN Population Fund…

Unexploded Ordnance in Kandahar Continues to Endanger Civilians …………. Residents in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province say unexploded ordnance left from decades of conflict continues to endanger communities, particularly children, Amu TV reported. Landmines, mortar shells and other remnants of war…

Global Advocacy Groups Renew Calls for Urgent Action on Afghanistan’s Women Amid UN Warning of Service Cuts —————————– Rights organizations, Afghan activists, and diaspora communities are intensifying appeals for international intervention as reports continue to document systematic repression of women…

Global Advocacy Groups Renew Calls for Urgent Action on Afghanistan’s Women —————————– Rights organizations, Afghan activists, and diaspora communities are intensifying appeals for international intervention as reports continue to document systematic repression of women under Taliban rule. Women’s-rights advocates and…

Taliban Crackdown on Shia Religious and Cultural Institutions in Afghanistan Raises Alarm ——————————————— Shia religious schools and cultural figures in Afghanistan are facing escalating pressure under the Taliban, raising concerns about the erosion of religious and cultural freedoms. According to…

Two Hazara Shi’a Women Describe Taliban Violence and Vulnerability in Yakawlang and Bamiyan ————————————- Two Hazara Shi’a women from Yakawlang and Bamiyan provinces in Afghanistan have recounted harrowing experiences of threats, pressure, and violent behavior by local Taliban officials. Their…

UNHCR Urges Pakistan to Protect Vulnerable Afghans Facing Return ………… The UN refugee agency has called on Pakistan to allow Afghans with special protection needs to remain in the country, warning that enforced returns could expose them to serious risks,…