Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Taliban Restrictions on Women’s Rights, Ban on Education
September 19, 2024
Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Taliban Restrictions on Women’s Rights, Ban on Education
At a recent UN Security Council meeting, Roza Otunbayeva, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), warned of the worsening humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the Taliban’s restrictive policies on women, Amu TV reported yesterday. She highlighted that the…
Polio Outbreak Threatens Afghanistan as Vaccination Campaign Suspended
September 18, 2024
Polio Outbreak Threatens Afghanistan as Vaccination Campaign Suspended
Afghanistan faces a heightened risk of polio outbreaks after the Taliban suspended its vaccination campaign due to security concerns and restrictions on women’s participation, The Guardian reported yesterday. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported 18 new polio cases this year,…
45,000 Afghans Sought Asylum in Europe in 2024, Reports EUAA
September 18, 2024
45,000 Afghans Sought Asylum in Europe in 2024, Reports EUAA
In the first half of 2024, 45,000 Afghans applied for asylum in European countries, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). It added that, by July, a total of 513,000 asylum applications were recorded across…
Taliban Impose Ban on Shia Religious Texts, Deride Followers as ‘Polytheists’
September 18, 2024
Taliban Impose Ban on Shia Religious Texts, Deride Followers as ‘Polytheists’
The Taliban have intensified restrictions against Shia Muslims in Afghanistan, banning the import of Shia religious books and prayer texts, an article by Hasht-e-Subh Daily revealed yesterday. Pilgrims returning from Karbala report harsh treatment at border crossings, particularly at Islam…
WFP Reports Many Afghan Children Attend School Hungry
September 17, 2024
WFP Reports Many Afghan Children Attend School Hungry
The World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that many children in Afghanistan go to school on empty stomachs, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a report released on September 16, the WFP highlighted the importance of school meals for learning, stating…
Surge in Human Trafficking in Afghanistan: A Growing Crisis
September 17, 2024
Surge in Human Trafficking in Afghanistan: A Growing Crisis
Human trafficking in Afghanistan has surged dramatically over the past year, with networks exploiting vulnerable youth amid worsening economic conditions, according to a recent survey by Amu TV. The crisis is particularly acute in border provinces, where desperation drives many…
Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign in Afghanistan
September 16, 2024
Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign in Afghanistan
The Taliban has suspended a polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan, according to a report by the Associated Press citing the United Nations. The reason for the suspension remains unclear, with no official comments from Taliban representatives. Afghanistan and Pakistan are…
SRW condemns terrorist attack targeting Shia pilgrims in Afghanistan
September 15, 2024
SRW condemns terrorist attack targeting Shia pilgrims in Afghanistan
Shia Rights Watch (SRW), a pro-Shia rights organization, has condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a group of Shia pilgrims returning from the holy city of Karbala after performing the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage and visiting the holy shrine of Imam…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation distribute sacrificial meat to disadvantaged families in Afghanistan
September 15, 2024
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation distribute sacrificial meat to disadvantaged families in Afghanistan
The UK-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC) has distributed sacrificial meat to a number of orphaned and needy families in Afghanistan. This humanitarian effort, based on the recommendations of the Supreme Religious Authority Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, aims at assisting these families…
HRW urges protection for Hazara community in Afghanistan
September 15, 2024
HRW urges protection for Hazara community in Afghanistan
Human Rights Watch has urged immediate protection for the Hazara community in Afghanistan, citing escalating violence since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021, Khaama Press reported yesterday. HRW pointed out ISIS has claimed responsibility for at least 17 attacks, resulting…