Afghanistan
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…
UK-based IHC distributes fresh meat to disadvantaged families in Afghanistan’s Herat
July 5, 2024
UK-based IHC distributes fresh meat to disadvantaged families in Afghanistan’s Herat
Imam Hussein Charity (IHC), one of the UK-based humanitarian centres affiliated to the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, has distributed fresh meat to disadvantaged families in Afghanistan’s Herat. The charitable campaign was launched in coordination with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s office…
Afghanistan: Shia Ulema Council calls on Taliban to prevent provocative acts during Muharram
July 4, 2024
Afghanistan: Shia Ulema Council calls on Taliban to prevent provocative acts during Muharram
In a press statement followed by Shia Waves Agency, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Mohammad Akbari, Deputy of the Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan, called on the Taliban to work on preventing any provocations or incitements during this year’s holy month of…
Indonesian polio vaccines reach 8.6 million children in Afghanistan
July 4, 2024
Indonesian polio vaccines reach 8.6 million children in Afghanistan
The Indonesian Agency for International Development (Indonesian AID) announced that its donation of bivalent oral polio vaccines, produced in Indonesia, has been administered to 8.6 million children in Afghanistan. The chairperson of Indonesian AID stated that this vaccine donation demonstrates…
Taliban seal Shiite mosque in Kabul, order evacuation of 100 houses
July 4, 2024
Taliban seal Shiite mosque in Kabul, order evacuation of 100 houses
The Ministry of Justice of Afghanistan, under the control of the Taliban, has demanded the evacuation of at least 100 houses in the senatorial area of the 6th district of Kabul city, claiming that the houses were built on usurped…
UNICEF to Rebuild 190 Schools in Afghanistan, Providing Education for 200,000 Children
July 4, 2024
UNICEF to Rebuild 190 Schools in Afghanistan, Providing Education for 200,000 Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to reconstruct 190 schools in Afghanistan this year, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The organization stated that this initiative, undertaken with the cooperation and financial support of the European Union, will create…