Afghanistan

Kabul hosts exhibition for Quranic manuscripts, academic books

Kabul hosts exhibition for Quranic manuscripts, academic books

The Afghan capital, Kabul, hosted an exhibition for the Holy Quran, academic books, and artistic talents, with the participation of various institutions, universities, and Islamic centers. Media outlets reported that the exhibition was named “Spring of Hearts,” emphasizing the dissemination…
Mazar-i-Sharif-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi organizes seminar ahead of Hajj season

Mazar-i-Sharif-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi organizes seminar ahead of Hajj season

As part of the religious and educational activities of the Supreme Religious Authority in Afghanistan, the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif organized a seminar titled “Hajj Pilgrims of Balkh” in anticipation of the blessed Hajj…
Thousands of Afghan Migrants Return Home Amid Crackdowns

Thousands of Afghan Migrants Return Home Amid Crackdowns

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 74,291 Afghan migrants returned home from April 21-27, with 43,176 coming from Iran and 31,115 from Pakistan, Amu TV reported yesterday. The returnees entered through border crossings like Torkham, Ghulam Khan, and…
UN: 80% of Female Afghan Journalists Forced to Abandon Jobs

UN: 80% of Female Afghan Journalists Forced to Abandon Jobs

In a concerning development, the UN Women’s Division has announced that a staggering 80% of female journalists in Afghanistan have been forced to abandon their jobs due to a raft of restrictions, harassment, and fears under the Taliban’s repressive regime,…
UN Report Highlights Ongoing Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan

UN Report Highlights Ongoing Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has released a troubling new report detailing the human rights situation in the country over the first three months of 2024. Report: UNAMA has published its quarterly report on the state of…
UN Rapporteur Calls for Accountability, Improved Human Rights in Afghanistan

UN Rapporteur Calls for Accountability, Improved Human Rights in Afghanistan

Two years after his appointment as the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett has urged the Taliban to uphold their international obligations, noting that accountability for ongoing abuses remains elusive. “While my team and…
UN Mission Urges Protective Measures for Shia Community After Deadly Attack in Herat

UN Mission Urges Protective Measures for Shia Community After Deadly Attack in Herat

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned the Monday attack on a Shia Mosque in the Guzara district of Herat, calling for an immediate investigation into the incident. More details in the following report: The United Nations…
At least 7 Shias martyred in terrorist attack on mosque in Herat, Afghanistan

At least 7 Shias martyred in terrorist attack on mosque in Herat, Afghanistan

At least seven people, including a child, were martyred, while others were wounded in an attack by unknown armed assailants on a Shia mosque in the Herat province in western Afghanistan. According to local Afghan media reports, monitored by Shia…
More than 12 million children in Afghanistan require humanitarian aid in 2024: UNICEF

More than 12 million children in Afghanistan require humanitarian aid in 2024: UNICEF

Afghanistan is facing a dire humanitarian crisis in 2024, with 23.7 million people, including 12.3 million children, requiring assistance, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing a recent UNICEF report. The UN organization states that only 35% of the $1.4 billion in…
UN Women calls Afghanistan ‘graveyard of hopes’ for girls

UN Women calls Afghanistan ‘graveyard of hopes’ for girls

UN Women, one of the UN-affiliated pro-women entities, said in a statement released on Thursday that Afghanistan is a “graveyard of hopes” for girls deprived of schooling, Amu news platform reported. “While the world strives to put more girls in…
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