Afghanistan
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif carries out charitable activities
February 28, 2023
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif carries out charitable activities
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, distributed large quantities of winter clothes to dozens of students of religious sciences and orphaned children. The office said…
At least 60 migrants including newborn dead after boat falls apart off coast of Italy
February 26, 2023
At least 60 migrants including newborn dead after boat falls apart off coast of Italy
At least 60 migrants have been killed after the vessel carrying them sunk off the coast of Italy. The Italian coast guard spotted about 30 bodies after a migrant boat broke apart in rough seas off the southern coast of…
Report says donors ‘turning away’ from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
February 24, 2023
Report says donors ‘turning away’ from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
A new report by Crisis Group warns against international donors cutting aid to Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s curbs on women’s education and ability to work at NGOs, instead arguing for Western countries to find a “liminal space…
Taliban bans, restricts media operations in 2 Afghanistan provinces
February 23, 2023
Taliban bans, restricts media operations in 2 Afghanistan provinces
On Tuesday, February 21, Taliban officials, in a meeting with journalists in the southern province of Helmand, announced a ban on all media outlets—including Taliban-run Radio Television of Helmand and Bakhtar News Agency —preparing and distributing photos and videos, according…
Scientific courses for Afghan school students launched in cooperation with Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation
February 22, 2023
Scientific courses for Afghan school students launched in cooperation with Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation
The Imam Ali Center for Scientific Development in Herat city of Afghanistan, has organized intensive scientific courses for school students. The initiative launched in cooperation with Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, affiliated to the Supreme Religious Authority. The…
Dozens of radio stations off air since return of Taliban in Afghanistan
February 22, 2023
Dozens of radio stations off air since return of Taliban in Afghanistan
Since Taliban returned to power in 2021, 117 Afghan radio stations have closed due to economic hardships, displacing 1,900 people including 1075 women from their jobs, according to a report released by Afghan Independent Journalist Union (AIJU). The reported said…
Border crossing with Afghanistan closed after clash injures Pakistani soldier
February 21, 2023
Border crossing with Afghanistan closed after clash injures Pakistani soldier
Afghanistan and Pakistan Monday closed the main border crossing between them after an exchange of fire amid soaring ties between the Afghan Taliban and Islamabad. At least one Pakistan border guard was injured in the border clash near the Torkham…
Avalanches, flash flood destroys 20 houses in Afghanistan
February 20, 2023
Avalanches, flash flood destroys 20 houses in Afghanistan
Heavy rainfall that triggered avalanches and flash flood has inflicted property damages and rendered scores of people homeless in northern Afghanistan, a provincial official said Sunday. Mawlawi Mohammad Akram Akbari, provincial government director for Natural Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs,…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif distributes sacrificial meat to needy families
February 20, 2023
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif distributes sacrificial meat to needy families
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, distributed sacrificial meat to the underprivileged families. These charitable and humanitarian activities launched on commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam…
Shia Rights Watch condemns Taliban’s attack on journalists in Afghanistan
February 19, 2023
Shia Rights Watch condemns Taliban’s attack on journalists in Afghanistan
The International ‘Shia Rights Watch’ organization expressed its strong condemnation over the oppressive practices of Taliban authorities against journalists, calling on international and regional parties to put pressure on the movement to abide by the promises it made. In a…