Afghanistan

The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, has condemned the Taliban’s recent decree prohibiting Afghan women from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Arab News reported. Since regaining power in August 2021, the Taliban has systematically restricted women’s rights, leading…

The Taliban have reiterated their ban on women working in non-governmental organizations, issuing a follow-up letter dated December 26, 2024, to enforce compliance with their December 2022 directive, Afghan Amu news outlet said on Sunday. The Ministry of Economy instructed…

Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most heavily mine-affected countries after decades of conflict, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). In a statement released Sunday, UNAMA highlighted the disproportionate impact of landmines and unexploded ordnance on…

The office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi launched the second phase of winter fuel distribution last Friday, where over 120 tons of coal were distributed to more than 500 needy families and orphans in Mazar-i-Sharif. This charitable initiative was conducted in…

Food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to escalate, with 14.8 million people—approximately 32% of the population—projected to face critical shortages during the winter months. From November 2024 to March 2025, urgent humanitarian food assistance will be necessary due to a…

Intense clashes broke out late Thursday night in the Dand-e-Patan district of Afghanistan’s Paktia province, with heavy exchanges of fire reported between Taliban fighters and Pakistani border troops, Amu TV reported yesterday. The fighting began around 1 a.m. local time…

The Taliban have initiated a campaign in Sheberghan, the capital of Afghanistan’s northern Jawzjan province, to confiscate books they deem incompatible with Islamic teachings and Afghan cultural values, Afghan Amu news outlet said. Baryali Ahmadi, head of information at the…

Pakistan’s air strikes on Wednesday in the eastern Paktika province of Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 46 individuals, primarily women and children, Arab News reported citing Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. The strikes targeted four locations in the Barmal district…

In 2024, Afghanistan has faced deep economic, political, and social challenges. According to United Nations reports, the levels of poverty and hunger have reached 97%, with over 23 million people dependent on humanitarian aid. The International Federation of Red Cross…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Tuesday that over 783,000 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan between September 15, 2023, and November 30, 2024, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Among these returnees, 31% are female-headed households,…