Afghanistan
Taliban Unveils New University Curriculum Amid Concerns Over Educational Restrictions
July 24, 2024
Taliban Unveils New University Curriculum Amid Concerns Over Educational Restrictions
The Taliban’s higher education minister, Neda Mohammad Nadim, announced the development of a new university curriculum designed to align with market demands, sparking concerns from human rights organizations about the exclusion of modern subjects. In a statement made during the…
UN: Over 290 Civilian Deaths, Nearly 90% Child Casualties from Landmines in Afghanistan
July 23, 2024
UN: Over 290 Civilian Deaths, Nearly 90% Child Casualties from Landmines in Afghanistan
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that 292 civilians were killed in Afghanistan in the first half of 2023 due to landmines and unexploded ordnance, with a staggering 89% of these casualties being children,…
Ban on education in Afghanistan puts psychological, financial pressure on female teachers
July 23, 2024
Ban on education in Afghanistan puts psychological, financial pressure on female teachers
Afghan female teachers’ career was abruptly halted when the Taliban banned girls’ education nearly three years ago, forcing them out of their classrooms. When secondary schools for girls were suspended in September 2021, about a month after the Taliban took…
Clashes Between Nomads, Hazaras in Bamiyan Leave 2 Injured
July 20, 2024
Clashes Between Nomads, Hazaras in Bamiyan Leave 2 Injured
At least two villagers were injured during violent clashes between nomads and residents in Punjab District of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. One individual was shot, while another suffered a concerning head injury from a stone. Both injured…
Local Watchdog: Taliban Restrictions Stifle Afghan Freedom of Speech, Media
July 20, 2024
Local Watchdog: Taliban Restrictions Stifle Afghan Freedom of Speech, Media
Media freedom advocates are raising serious concerns about the Taliban’s treatment of journalists and media outlets in Afghanistan, says an article published by Amu TV yesterday. Reports indicate a growing pattern of restrictions and mistreatment, raising fears for the future…
Afghanistan: Eight Injured in Attack on Muharram Ceremony in Sar-e-Pul
July 20, 2024
Afghanistan: Eight Injured in Attack on Muharram Ceremony in Sar-e-Pul
A violent attack during a Muharram mourning ceremony left eight people injured on Friday afternoon in Sar-e-Pul province, Amu TV reported yesterday. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. local time in Chobfroshan Alley, just outside Sar-e-Pul City, the source mentioned.…
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
July 19, 2024
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
Amnesty International has urged the German government to ensure the safety of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for continued support amid growing concerns about their uncertain future, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a statement released on July 17th,…
Deadly Storms Ravage Eastern Afghanistan: At Least 35 Killed, 230 Injured
July 16, 2024
Deadly Storms Ravage Eastern Afghanistan: At Least 35 Killed, 230 Injured
Heavy rains and thunderstorms have wreaked havoc in eastern Afghanistan, leaving at least 35 people dead and over 230 injured, VOA reported yesterday. The casualties were caused by collapsing trees, walls, and roofs in the Jalalabad area and surrounding Nangarhar…
One-third of Afghan women give birth at home, UNICEF warns
July 16, 2024
One-third of Afghan women give birth at home, UNICEF warns
A new report by UNICEF reveals a troubling trend in Afghanistan: one-third of women give birth outside of health facilities, putting both mothers and babies at risk, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The report highlights the importance of prenatal care, with…
Afghanistan: Taliban Impose Strict Limits on Muharram Observances in Farah, Ghazni
July 15, 2024
Afghanistan: Taliban Impose Strict Limits on Muharram Observances in Farah, Ghazni
The residents of Farah and Ghazni provinces in Afghanistan report empty streets and banned processions as Shia mourners face heightened restrictions under Taliban rule. More details in the following report: According to an article published by Amu TV yesterday, residents…