Afghanistan

A number of Afghan immigrants residing in Oldenburg, Germany, demanded the international community not to recognize the Taliban government. In an announcement published by this protesting group, as the first anniversary of the Taliban’s activity in Afghanistan approaches (August 15,…

At least 12 people were martyred and 28 others were wounded, as a result of the bombing of the Ashura ceremony in the west of the Afghan capital, Kabul. No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing.‏The spokesman of the…

After the Taliban terrorist movement succeeded in deceiving the world by protecting the holy Husseini rituals and the participation of Afghan Shias in mourning ceremonies in Muharram last year, it announced this year to remove the painful Ashura holiday from…

The Afghan police announced that an explosion occurred in a Shia neighborhood in the capital, Kabul, killing eight people and wounding 18 others. “The explosion occurred in a crowded place,” city police spokesman Khaled Zder said. A video clip circulated…

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has been killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, the United States President said.  Al-Zawahiri was killed on last Sunday in the biggest blow to the group since its founder Osama bin Laden was…

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, said today, Saturday, that a hand grenade exploded during a cricket match in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Friday, killing at least 19 fans. “I strongly condemn Friday’s attack at the Kabul…

In the wake of the deteriorating situation of women and minorities in Afghanistan, Taliban called on last Thursday for the implementation of Sharia law. Hibatullah Akhunzada, Taliban’s leader, held a gathering with the provincial governors in Kandahar where he emphasized…

Several days ahead of the month of Muharram, people in Afghanistan are preparing to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam and grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure progeny), Imam Hussein (peace…

Amnesty International said in a report published on Wednesday that the lives of women and girls in Afghanistan are being devastated by the Taliban’s brutal campaign against their rights. Since returning to power, the Taliban have restricted women’s and girls’…

The official website of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announced laying the cornerstone for the Imam al-Hadi (peace be upon him) Scientific School and the Noble Quran Library and House in the Afghan city of Ghazni. In a statement received by Shia…