Afghanistan

UNESCO: 2.4 Million Afghan Girls Barred from Secondary Education as Restrictions Continue ———————————————– The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization said on Tuesday that the number of girls excluded from secondary schools has increased by approximately 200,000 over the…

UN Expert Calls for Impartial Investigation into Reported Killings in Kabul —————————————– Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has voiced deep concern over the reported killing of 11 people in Kabul…

RSF Warns Afghanistan’s Media Regulations Have Intensified Press Restrictions Under Taliban Rule —————————————- In a report marking five years since the Taliban takeover, RSF reviewed more than 20 nationwide directives, along with provincial orders and verbal instructions issued between September…

Taliban Suspend Licences of Nine Afghan Private Universities as Rights Groups Warn of Growing Restrictions ——————————— Afghanistan’s Taliban-controlled Ministry of Higher Education has suspended or revoked the licences of nine private higher-education institutions over alleged academic and administrative violations, while…

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…