Afghanistan

Taliban Detain Shia Cleric in Herat Over “Ziyarah al-Ashura” Prayer Book —————————— A Shia cleric, Gholam-Hossein Fasihi, has been detained by the Taliban’s “Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice” in the city of Herat, Shia…

UNHCR Calls on Pakistan to Halt Deportation of Vulnerable Afghan Refugees —————————————- The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has urged Pakistan to halt the deportation of vulnerable Afghan refugees, expressing serious concern over the country’s decision to deport refugees…

Global Community Criticized for Failing to Address Human Rights Abuses in Afghanistan ———————————— Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a statement condemning the international community for its failure to establish a mechanism for accountability regarding human rights abuses in Afghanistan…

Pakistan to Begin Deportation of Afghan Refugees in September —————————- Pakistan’s government has announced that it will begin deporting Afghan refugees with expired temporary residency cards on September 1, 2025, Anadolu Agency reported. The policy, part of the national Illegal…

Afghan Arba’een Pilgrimage Canceled Due to New Iranian Visa Policies ——————————- The Afghan Arba’een Committee has officially canceled the departure of Afghan pilgrims for the upcoming Arba’een 2025 ceremony. The decision was made in response to new and “unenforceable, illogical,…

Tensions Escalate in Bamyan as Shias Voice Anger Over Taliban Support for Kuchi Nomads ————————— Tensions are escalating in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province as Shia communities, primarily of the Hazara ethnic group, express anger over the Taliban’s reported support for Kuchi…

Taliban Controls Mosque Sermons to Enforce Women’s Restrictions ————————————– The Taliban are exerting control over Friday sermons in mosques throughout Afghanistan, according to a report from amu.tv. Sources indicate that the Taliban-run Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs and security…

UN Warns of Severe Drought in Afghanistan ———————————– The United Nations has issued a warning that a severe drought is threatening food security and livelihoods across Afghanistan. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that reduced…

Afghan Women Face Hardship and Fear After Mass Deportations from Iran ……………………. Thousands of Afghan women deported from Iran are now struggling with homelessness, unemployment, and strict Taliban restrictions in Afghanistan. Aid agencies warn that female-headed households face heightened risks…

WFP Sounds Alarm on Soaring Hunger in Afghanistan, Appeals for $539 Million ———————————- The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a grave warning regarding the escalating hunger crisis in Afghanistan, urgently appealing for $539 million in aid to sustain its…