Afghanistan

WHO: Over 100,000 Hepatitis Cases Reported in Afghanistan Over Past Decade

WHO: Over 100,000 Hepatitis Cases Reported in Afghanistan Over Past Decade

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that more than 100,000 people in Afghanistan have contracted hepatitis over the past decade, Amu TV reported yesterday. WHO representative Edwin Ceniza Salvador reported that around 70,000 cases are hepatitis B and 30,000…
UN report underscores devastating effects of Taliban policies on Afghan women

UN report underscores devastating effects of Taliban policies on Afghan women

Three United Nations entities, namely the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the UN Women division, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), have published a report highlighting the repercussions of Taliban policies on women in Afghanistan. The report…
Taliban Unveils New University Curriculum Amid Concerns Over Educational Restrictions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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