Afghanistan

Shirazi-affiliated organizations reiterate commitment to aid Afghan disadvantaged families

Shirazi-affiliated organizations reiterate commitment to aid Afghan disadvantaged families

The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has said, today Tuesday, that its-affilaited organizations continue to assist disadvantaged families in Afghanistan. The Office pointed out that large numbers of Afghan families in…
Afghanistan: Girls in Balkh province call on Taliban to reopen schools

Afghanistan: Girls in Balkh province call on Taliban to reopen schools

Afghan girls in Balkh province have reiterated their calls to the Taliban authorities to immediately reopen schools and universities to enable them resume their education, TOLOnews reported. Since Taliban returned to power in August 2021, it has put restrictions on…
UN experts appalled by Taliban announcement on capital punishment

UN experts appalled by Taliban announcement on capital punishment

Today, UN expert’s expressed alarm at a recent announcement by the de facto Supreme Court in Afghanistan sanctioning the use of punishments including stoning, flogging, and burying under a wall.  “Stoning people to death or burying them under a wall…
Unstable security, humanitarian situation in Afghanistan worries UN

Unstable security, humanitarian situation in Afghanistan worries UN

The deterioration of the humanitarian and security circumstances in Afghanistan are increasing the worries and concerns of the world humanitarian organizations and agencies, especially the United Nations. The UN-organized meeting recently held in Doha came to stimulate international engagement on…
UNAMA condemns physical punishment by Taliban in Afghanistan

UNAMA condemns physical punishment by Taliban in Afghanistan

The US-based news agency the “Jurist” has published a new report on the use of corporal punishment and death sentences by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The report, released on Monday 8th May, said that the United Nations Assistance Mission in…
Afghanistan: Today marks two years since bomb attack on Sayed Ul Shuhada school

Afghanistan: Today marks two years since bomb attack on Sayed Ul Shuhada school

Today marks two years since the bomb attack outside the Sayed Ul Shuhada school in the Dasht -e-Barchi area in Afghanistan, which killed over 90 Hazara female students and injured hundreds of others. The car bomb was detonated in front…
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims

Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims

The ‘Shia Rights Watch’ organization has released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims from April 1st to May 1st, 2023. The five-page report has reviewed terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, bombings and acts…
Afghanistan: Misbah al-Hussein School provides education to 1300 students in Herat

Afghanistan: Misbah al-Hussein School provides education to 1300 students in Herat

As the first school in Pashtun Zarghun district of Afghanistan, Misbah Al-Hussein school, affiliated with Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, continues its educational activities to cover children of 12 villages with a population of over 14 thousand people.…
United Nations says it will not leave Afghanistan

United Nations says it will not leave Afghanistan

The United Nations announced in a statement that it will remain in Afghanistan to fulfill its commitments of helping people in need. Earlier, the United Nations had stated in response to the Taliban’s decision to ban female employees from working…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation digs well to deliver water to Afghan Shia families

Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation digs well to deliver water to Afghan Shia families

The Karbala-based Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has responded to the calls of Afghan Shia families who are in dire need of fresh water in their residential areas. The Foundation’s administration said in a statement to Shia Waves…
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