Afghanistan

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…

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 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…

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…

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, 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…

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…

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 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…

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,…