Afghanistan

G7 Special Representatives expressed grave concerns on Friday regarding the Taliban’s recent ban on women and girls attending health institutes in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a joint statement, they warned that this decision could have catastrophic effects on…

The UK Chargé d’Affaires for Afghanistan, Robert Dickson, has urged Taliban officials to reverse their decision to ban women from medical education and training, Afghan Amu news outlet said. During a visit to Kabul, Dickson met with Sher Mohammad Abbas…

The Taliban-run National Examination Authority announced on Tuesday that the upcoming medical licensing competency exam for newly graduated doctors will exclude female candidates, Afghan Amu news outlet said. The exam, scheduled for December 28, will only be open to male…

Japan announced an additional $27.5 million in humanitarian assistance on Tuesday to support vulnerable Afghans amid the country’s ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, Afghan Amu news agency said. The Japanese Embassy in Afghanistan stated that the aid will be distributed…

Amnesty International has called on the Taliban to end what it describes as “gender-based harassment and persecution” following the recent ban on women’s medical education. The decision, which took effect on December 4, has closed the last avenue for Afghan…

An international conference in Madrid on Friday highlighted the worsening conditions for women under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, Afghan Amu news agency reported. Organized by Women for Afghanistan, the event brought together global officials and women’s rights advocates to discuss…

Save the Children has reported that the ongoing economic crisis, along with droughts and recurring floods, has severely impacted the lives of children in Afghanistan, Afghanistan International reported. The organization described 2024 as a “brutal” year for these children and…

ISIS has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kabul that killed Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Taliban’s Minister for Refugees and Repatriation. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group said Haqqani was the primary target of the attack, Afghan…

Afghan women artists are playing a crucial role in the resistance movement against Taliban abuses, using their art to challenge the ruling regime. Human Rights Watch highlighted their contributions in a new feature, emphasizing how these artists voice their beliefs…

The Taliban’s Minister of Refugees, Khalil Haqqani, was killed today in a bombing inside the ministry’s headquarters in Kabul, according to local security sources. The explosion targeted the ministry building in the city center, and while details about the number…