Afghanistan
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…
Third Doha meeting on Afghanistan ends amid rising humanitarian concerns
July 3, 2024
Third Doha meeting on Afghanistan ends amid rising humanitarian concerns
The two-day meeting of the United Nations and representatives of 25 countries and 5 international organizations on Afghanistan has ended with concerns about exclusion of representatives of women, ethnic groups and religions The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding…
Taliban Security Claims Challenged as Attacks Rise in Afghanistan
July 1, 2024
Taliban Security Claims Challenged as Attacks Rise in Afghanistan
Despite the Taliban’s assurances of tight security, a watchdog group reports a surge in violence across Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Security Watch documented at least 33 security incidents in June, resulting in 63 deaths and 52 injuries, Amu TV reported today.…
US Report Highlights Ongoing Religious Persecution in Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule
June 29, 2024
US Report Highlights Ongoing Religious Persecution in Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule
In its annual “International Religious Freedom” report, the U.S. State Department has painted a grim picture of the situation for religious minorities in Afghanistan over the past year. According to Khaama Press, the report states that under Taliban control, religious…
Hazara Villagers Face Renewed Attacks by Armed Nomads in Central Afghanistan
June 25, 2024
Hazara Villagers Face Renewed Attacks by Armed Nomads in Central Afghanistan
Hazara communities in central Afghanistan are facing renewed violence from armed nomadic groups, Hasht-e-Subh Daily revealed yesterday citing reports from Ghazni and Maidan Wardak provinces. Residents allege that the nomads have been destroying crops, beating locals, and claiming ownership of…