Afghanistan
Afghanistan: ISIS-K Claims Responsibility for Deadly Nangarhar Blast
August 24, 2024
Afghanistan: ISIS-K Claims Responsibility for Deadly Nangarhar Blast
ISIS-K, the Afghan affiliate of Daesh, has claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion in the Dara-e Noor district of Nangarhar Province, which occurred on Friday, Amu TV reported yesterday. The blast resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including madrassa…
Afghanistan: Female students organize exhibition honoring Holy Ashura during Holy Arba’een
August 23, 2024
Afghanistan: Female students organize exhibition honoring Holy Ashura during Holy Arba’een
In the heart of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, coinciding with the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage, an exhibition titled “The Remaining from Paradise” was held to shed light on the epic of Ashura and the eternal revolution of Karbala. Organized by female students from…
Former Afghan president urges Taliban to allow girls to pursue their education
August 21, 2024
Former Afghan president urges Taliban to allow girls to pursue their education
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged the Taliban regime on Sunday to permit education for girls and women. In a post on X marking the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence, Karzai called on the nation’s citizens to unite for learning…
Over 1,100 civilians killed in Afghanistan during three years of Taliban rule
August 17, 2024
Over 1,100 civilians killed in Afghanistan during three years of Taliban rule
In the three years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, 1,182 civilians have been killed, with an additional 2,904 injured, Amu TV reported yesterday citing the United Nations. The U.N. documented 15,865 security-related incidents during this period, including 361…
Taliban Rule Plunges Afghanistan into Humanitarian, Human Rights Crisis
August 16, 2024
Taliban Rule Plunges Afghanistan into Humanitarian, Human Rights Crisis
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has triggered a catastrophic reversal of women’s and girls’ rights and a broader humanitarian crisis, according to multiple reports released on the third anniversary of their takeover. UNESCO has sounded the alarm over…
Taliban Accelerate Religious Education Expansion: 14 New Schools Established in Two Months
August 14, 2024
Taliban Accelerate Religious Education Expansion: 14 New Schools Established in Two Months
In a rapid expansion of their educational agenda, the Taliban have established 14 new religious schools across six provinces in Afghanistan within just two months. This move is part of a broader strategy to reinforce their ideological framework and recruit…
HRW: Afghanistan Faces World’s Worst Women’s Rights Crisis Under Taliban Rule
August 13, 2024
HRW: Afghanistan Faces World’s Worst Women’s Rights Crisis Under Taliban Rule
In a stark assessment marking the third anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has labeled Afghanistan as experiencing the “world’s most serious women’s rights crisis.” More details in the following report: According to an article…
ISIS/Daesh Claims Responsibility for Deadly Kabul Bombing
August 13, 2024
ISIS/Daesh Claims Responsibility for Deadly Kabul Bombing
The ISIS/Daesh group has claimed responsibility for a bombing on a minibus in western Kabul, which resulted in one death and 11 injuries, including eight individuals requiring surgery, Arab News reported yesterday. The attack occurred in a Shiite-majority neighborhood on…
Clash Reported Between Pakistani Forces and Taliban Near Torkham Border
August 13, 2024
Clash Reported Between Pakistani Forces and Taliban Near Torkham Border
Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters have engaged in clashes near the Torkham border crossing, Amu Tv reported yesterday citing local sources. The fighting is reportedly ongoing, with heavy weaponry audible from the area. As of now, the Taliban has not…
Afghan Shia Ulema Decries Mistreatment of Migrants in Iran
August 12, 2024
Afghan Shia Ulema Decries Mistreatment of Migrants in Iran
The assembly of Shia Ulema of Afghanistan convened in Kabul to denounce the mistreatment of Afghan migrants in Iran, labeling it a violation of good neighborliness, Tolo News reported yesterday. Sayed Hassan Fazalzada, the assembly’s head, urged Iranian authorities to…