Afghanistan

Afghan Journalists Face Growing Mental Health Crisis Under Taliban Rule ————————————————– Afghanistan’s media community is facing a growing mental health crisis following the Taliban’s return to power, as journalists continue to experience pressure from restrictions on press freedom, job losses,…

Taliban Restrictions on Women and Social Freedoms Draw International Scrutiny as Calls Grow to Recognize “Gender Apartheid” as an International Crime ———————————————– Restrictions imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, including sweeping measures affecting women’s rights and regulations in areas such…

Calls to Regulate Arbaeen Visas for Afghan Pilgrims and Eliminate Unnecessary Fees ——————————- As the Arbaeen pilgrimage season nears conclusion, the process of issuing visas and concerns over unnecessary charges have emerged as major issues for religious travel companies and…

Karbala Hosts Annual Festival for Arbaeen Pilgrims from African Countries ———————- The holy city of Karbala hosted the annual festival for pilgrims attending the Arbaeen pilgrimage from African countries, with broad participation from visitors and students of religious sciences from…

Arbaeen Commemorations Held in Bamyan as Speakers Emphasize Standing Against Injustice ————————————————— Arbaeen ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) were held across Afghanistan’s Bamyan province, with widespread participation from local residents. According to reports, people…

WFP Warns Afghanistan Hunger Crisis Deepens as 14 Million Face Acute Food Insecurity ———————————————— The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Afghanistan is facing a growing hunger crisis, with millions of people struggling to access sufficient food…

Amnesty Calls on EU to Halt Forced Returns and Deportations to Afghanistan ————————————– Amnesty International has urged the European Union and its member states to halt efforts to forcibly return Afghan nationals to Afghanistan, warning that the country cannot currently…

UNAMA Urges Reopening Girls’ Schools and Universities in Afghanistan ————————————– The United Nations has again called on the authorities to reopen secondary schools and universities to girls and ensure women and girls in Afghanistan can access education at all levels…

Coordination Meeting Held in Afghanistan’s Herat Province to Facilitate Arbaeen Pilgrimage Arrangements —————————— With the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein approaching, local officials and representatives of pilgrimage service companies in Afghanistan’s Herat province held a coordination meeting to discuss measures…

MSF urges Pakistan to halt forced returns of Afghan refugees over health risks —————————————————- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has urged Pakistan to suspend the forced return of Afghan refugees under its Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP), warning that the policy…