Afghanistan
World Bank: Living conditions in Afghanistan are “terrible”
November 24, 2022
World Bank: Living conditions in Afghanistan are “terrible”
Two-thirds of Afghan households have difficulties meeting their basic food needs, according to a new World Bank survey, which showed precarious living conditions for families in the country. The investigation examined the living conditions of the Afghan population between June…
Afghanistan: Lack of teachers and academic facilities leave students in frustration
November 23, 2022
Afghanistan: Lack of teachers and academic facilities leave students in frustration
Students in the Afghan capital, Kabul, have expressed concerns over the lack of academic facilities and teachers, and complained that the situation has made it difficult for them to pursue education, Tolo news reported. Student Muhammad Sultan said: “In winter,…
The office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, distributes more than 100 heaters to Shia families
November 22, 2022
The office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, distributes more than 100 heaters to Shia families
With the approach of the winter season in Afghanistan, the institutions of the honorable Shirazi Religious Authority moved to extend a helping hand to the poor Shia families in the country. In this regard, the Office of the Supreme Religious…
A year in, the Taliban escalates its war against girls’ education in Afghanistan
November 22, 2022
A year in, the Taliban escalates its war against girls’ education in Afghanistan
A year after the Taliban’s ascension to power, girls across Afghanistan are grappling with the terrorist group’s hard-line vision for the country and its plan to turn back the clock not only on their education but their very presence in…
Shirazi-affiliated foundations provide Afghan families with financial assistance
November 21, 2022
Shirazi-affiliated foundations provide Afghan families with financial assistance
Foundations, centers and institutions affiliated to Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Afghanistan continue to provide assistance to Afghan families. On Sunday, the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, said: “The honorable…
Afghanistan no longer a Member of Media Freedom Coalition
November 20, 2022
Afghanistan no longer a Member of Media Freedom Coalition
The Media Freedom Coalition’s co-chairs, the Netherlands and Canada, said on November 18 that Afghanistan had been removed after situations for media freedom declined following Taliban’s takeover of the country. Afghanistan joined the Media Freedom Coalition in January 2020 after…
‘Afghanistan Winter Appeal’ by Imam Hussein Charity
November 18, 2022
‘Afghanistan Winter Appeal’ by Imam Hussein Charity
Imam Hussein Charity, affiliated with the Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Shirazi, is running their annual Afghanistan winter appeal. The campaign is ‘Heat a Home’ as Afghanistan winter is one of the most brutal with temperatures dropping to -25 degrees Celsius…
Afghanistan: Al-Rasool Al-Akram Foundation in Mazar-e-Sharif provided financial aid to orphans
November 18, 2022
Afghanistan: Al-Rasool Al-Akram Foundation in Mazar-e-Sharif provided financial aid to orphans
The Al-Rasool Al-Akram Foundation in Mazar-e-Sharif once again provided financial aid to hundreds of orphans. In a statement to Shia Waves News Agency, Sheikh Mohammad Rahmani said: On Thursday, November 17, the Al-Rasool Al-Akram Foundation, under the auspices of the…
Afghanistan: Over 7500 people die annually die to pneumonia caused by pollution
November 17, 2022
Afghanistan: Over 7500 people die annually die to pneumonia caused by pollution
With pollution increasing in Afghanistan, the citizens explained that since the price of wood remains high and gas is increasingly unaffordable, they are forced to use charcoal, which causes air pollution and health problems. The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA)…
Taliban leader orders his followers to apply punishments according to their interpretation of the Sharia
November 16, 2022
Taliban leader orders his followers to apply punishments according to their interpretation of the Sharia
The Taliban terrorist movement tightened the screws even more on the Afghan people, after its leader, Hebatullah Akhundzadeh, issued orders to the judiciary to impose penalties and rulings that the movement deems to be an application of “Islamic law”. A…