Afghanistan

UN visit to Bamiyan highlights Hazara struggles under Taliban rule A high-level delegation from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), led by political affairs chief Georgette Gagnon, visited Bamiyan province—home to a majority of Shia Hazaras—for the first time…

In his recent Eid al-Adha message, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada declared his absolute authority, emphasizing that obedience to his decrees is “obligatory” for all, aiming to consolidate their “Islamic system.” He called on clerics and intellectuals to support this vision…

Iran Deports Over 2,000 Afghan child laborers, families ———————————- Over 2,000 Afghan child laborers and their families have been deported from Iran amid growing concerns about migrant children’s welfare, Khaama Press reported. Mohammad Nasiri, Director-General of Welfare in Tehran Province,…

Afghan refugees in U.S. face growing uncertainty amid anti-immigration policies A new analysis by the Afghanistan Analysts Network reveals worsening conditions for Afghan refugees in the United States, especially following executive orders by President Donald Trump. These policies have increased…

Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis continues to deepen as new reports reveal a collapse in education access, the expansion of harsh Taliban justice practices, and the return of over 600,000 migrants to a fragile homeland lacking essential support systems. According to UNICEF,…

UNICEF Reports Over 22 Million People in Afghanistan Need Urgent Humanitarian Aid —————————— The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that more than 22 million people in Afghanistan, including 12 million children, are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance,…

In a significant humanitarian effort, UNICEF has transported more than 100 metric tons of essential medicines to Afghanistan via special charter flights, Khaama Press reported. This delivery aims to bolster healthcare services across 2,400 health centers in all 34 provinces…

The Taliban has significantly reduced monthly subsistence allowances for staff at military universities, including the National Defense University, from 4,000 to 2,000 Afghanis ($58 to $29), as part of broader austerity measures, Amu TV reported. Housing stipends have been eliminated,…

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported a serious escalation in threats against its female staff by Taliban members. According to sources in Kabul, armed Taliban forces have recently raided the homes of several women employed by…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the suspension or closure of 202 humanitarian health facilities across Afghanistan by March 25, due to a sharp reduction in funding. The closures, detailed in the organization’s March situation report, directly affect an…