Afghanistan
Taliban’s Ministry Labels Women’s Rights as “International Terrorism”
October 4, 2024
Taliban’s Ministry Labels Women’s Rights as “International Terrorism”
The Taliban’s Ministry for Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice recently described women’s rights as “international terrorism” and criticized the United Nations for what they perceive as an imposition of foreign values on Afghanistan, Hasht-e-Subh Daily reported in an…
In Afghanistan’s Ghor province, extreme poverty drives children into dangerous work
October 3, 2024
In Afghanistan’s Ghor province, extreme poverty drives children into dangerous work
In Ghor province, Afghanistan, the pervasive grip of extreme poverty has led families to make heartbreaking choices. As economic conditions worsen and humanitarian aid remains scarce, many parents find themselves relying on their children to contribute to the household income,…
WFP Empowers Afghan Women with Skills Training
October 3, 2024
WFP Empowers Afghan Women with Skills Training
The World Food Program (WFP) is aiding thousands of women in Afghanistan, many of whom are the primary earners for their families, by providing essential skills training, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The UN agency highlighted the severe limitations on women’s…
Afghanistan: Boat Capsizes in Nangarhar, Claiming Eight Lives
October 1, 2024
Afghanistan: Boat Capsizes in Nangarhar, Claiming Eight Lives
A tragic incident occurred in Nangarhar province on September 30, when a boat capsized in the Koz Kunar district, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including women and children, Khaama Press revealed today. Local authorities reported that strong winds…
Many girls in Afghanistan forced to leave school early due to poverty, WFP says
October 1, 2024
Many girls in Afghanistan forced to leave school early due to poverty, WFP says
The World Food Program (WFP) stated that, in addition to the restrictions imposed on girls’ education in Afghanistan, many are forced to leave school early due to poverty. According to Afghanistan’s Khaama Press news agency on Monday, one in three…
Calls to End ‘Hazara Genocide’ on Kaaj Educational Center Attack Anniversary
October 1, 2024
Calls to End ‘Hazara Genocide’ on Kaaj Educational Center Attack Anniversary
On the second anniversary of the tragic Kaaj Educational Center attack, which claimed the lives of 54 individuals and left 110 injured, activists and community leaders are amplifying their calls for an end to the ongoing “Hazara genocide.” The attack,…
Clashes Resume Between Afghan Taliban and Pakistani Forces in Nangarhar
September 28, 2024
Clashes Resume Between Afghan Taliban and Pakistani Forces in Nangarhar
On September 27, clashes erupted in the Goshteh district of Nangarhar between Pakistani border guards and Taliban forces, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Local residents reported ongoing skirmishes, although neither side has officially commented on the situation. There are currently no…
Historic Legal Action Against Taliban for Gender Discrimination
September 27, 2024
Historic Legal Action Against Taliban for Gender Discrimination
Canada, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands have announced plans to take the Taliban to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for gender discrimination, marking the first instance of one country suing another over gender issues at the ICJ, The Guardian…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continue to drill more wells in remote villages of Afghanistan
September 26, 2024
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continue to drill more wells in remote villages of Afghanistan
The UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC), in collaboration with the Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development continues its humanitarian campaigns to support the most vulnerable groups and improve their living conditions. Recently, IHC successfully drilled the 26th…
Taliban Further Tightens Control Over Afghan Media
September 26, 2024
Taliban Further Tightens Control Over Afghan Media
Recently, Taliban officials in Herat instructed local media to serve as a propaganda arm for the Ministry for Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, Hasht-e-Subh Daily revealed in an article published on Wednesday. It noted that the Taliban prohibited…