Afghanistan

A coalition of prominent Democratic figures in Congress has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reinstate the Afghan refugee resettlement program and continue essential services for Afghan refugees already residing in the U.S., Khaama Press reported. This request…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that war, poverty, and deforestation have led to the severe destruction of Afghanistan’s pistachio forests, Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported. In a statement, the FAO noted that the country once had…

The Afghanistan Human Rights Center has reported a sharp rise in the construction of jihadi madrassas under Taliban rule, citing concerns over their long-term impact on the country’s youth. The 30-page report highlights how these institutions serve as a means…

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that the number of malnourished children under five in Afghanistan could reach 3.5 million by 2025. Over the past five years, an estimated three million children have suffered…

The suspension of U.S. aid has resulted in the closure of 50 international humanitarian organizations across 28 provinces in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported citing Abdul Latif Nazari, the Taliban’s Deputy Minister of Economy. He called on the international community to…

A United Nations report covering October to December 2024 reveals that nearly 40,000 midwives and 3,000 nurses in Afghanistan were unable to complete their training due to Taliban-imposed restrictions. The report highlights the severe impact of these measures on women’s…

Cuts in international aid and a freeze in U.S. foreign assistance have left millions of Afghans at risk of severe hunger this winter, according to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). Despite some progress since 2021, when 23 million…

A tragic explosion in the Gol Ghundi area of Zazi Aryub district resulted in the death of one child and injuries to five others, Khaama Press reported. The incident occurred on Monday, when children were playing with an unexploded rocket…

Reports emerged suggesting that Afghan girls could pursue higher education in Pakistan if accompanied by a male guardian. However, the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education has firmly denied these claims, Khaama Press reported. Spokesperson Hafiz Ziaullah Hashimi stated on Monday…

Taliban authorities have conditionally agreed to permit Afghan girls to pursue higher education in Pakistan, contingent upon the issuance of visas for their male guardians, VOA reported. This decision follows recent entrance examinations taken by Afghan students aiming for admission…