Afghanistan
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…
Amnesty International Accuses Taliban of Gross Human Rights Abuses amid Aggressive Crackdown on Muharram Observances
July 14, 2024
Amnesty International Accuses Taliban of Gross Human Rights Abuses amid Aggressive Crackdown on Muharram Observances
Amnesty International issued a strong condemnation of the Taliban’s human rights record in Afghanistan, calling for an end to widespread abuses. Protests against the regime’s crackdown on Muharram observances continue. In a recent statement, the organization documented numerous violations, including…
Afghan Shia protesters march in response to Taliban Muharram restrictions
July 13, 2024
Afghan Shia protesters march in response to Taliban Muharram restrictions
In the western Afghan city of Herat, groups of Shia protesters have taken to the streets to voice their dissent against recent statements made by the Taliban regarding the observance of Ashura, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Caravan-like processions of protesters…
44,000 Afghans Approved for Relocation Remain Stranded in Pakistan
July 12, 2024
44,000 Afghans Approved for Relocation Remain Stranded in Pakistan
Three years after the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, over 44,000 Afghans approved for relocation to Western nations are still waiting in limbo in neighboring Pakistan, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. In the chaotic aftermath of the NATO-backed government’s collapse…
Afghanistan Faces Alleged Environment Destruction Under Taliban Rule
July 12, 2024
Afghanistan Faces Alleged Environment Destruction Under Taliban Rule
Afghanistan, a country already grappling with conflict and instability, faces another formidable foe: climate change. Despite contributing a mere 0.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the UN labels it one of the most vulnerable nations to its devastating effects, Hast-e-Subh…
Taliban imposes further restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies across Afghanistan
July 12, 2024
Taliban imposes further restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies across Afghanistan
The Taliban government has imposed new restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies in Afghanistan, causing widespread discontent among the Shia community. According to new instructions described by the Taliban government as a “commitment,” the observance of Ashura in certain areas is…
Afghan Shia Rights Concerns Rise During Muharram
July 9, 2024
Afghan Shia Rights Concerns Rise During Muharram
The Purple Saturday Movement, a women’s rights advocacy group, is calling for international action to protect Afghan Shias during the holy month of Muharram, particularly on the sacred Day of Ashura. The Taliban has been persistent in its crackdown on…
UNICEF: Nearly One in Four Afghan Children Face Mental Health Crisis
July 9, 2024
UNICEF: Nearly One in Four Afghan Children Face Mental Health Crisis
UNICEF reports a staggering mental health crisis among Afghan children: Over 24% of children experience anxiety, ten times the global average, while nearly 15% struggle with depression, Amu TV reported yesterday. The organization blames years of conflict, displacement, poverty, and…
Desperation Mounts in Afghanistan: Surge in Suicides Points to Taliban’s Unfavorable Impact
July 8, 2024
Desperation Mounts in Afghanistan: Surge in Suicides Points to Taliban’s Unfavorable Impact
A wave of despair is engulfing Afghanistan, reflected in a grim statistic: at least 55 suicides reported in just three months. This alarming data, published by Hasht-e Subh Daily, paints a devastating picture of life under Taliban rule. The victims,…
Thousands of Afghan Migrants Face Repatriation Despite Calls for Halting Deportations
July 7, 2024
Thousands of Afghan Migrants Face Repatriation Despite Calls for Halting Deportations
Nearly 12,000 Afghan migrants have been repatriated by Pakistan and Iran in the past four days, while Pakistan prepares to deport over 800,000 Afghan refugees in the coming weeks. Amid mounting criticism from rights groups like Amnesty International, the Pakistani…