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The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) has reported a rise in media freedom violations in 2024, documenting 181 incidents, including the closure of 18 media outlets and the arrest of 50 journalists. The report highlights an eight percent increase in violations…

At least 24 fighters were killed in clashes between Turkish-backed groups and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria’s Manbij district, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The violence resulted in the deaths of 23 Turkish-backed…

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has requested additional time to consult party founder Imran Khan regarding its final demands before the upcoming third round of negotiations with the government, scheduled for next week, Dawn reported yesterday. This request follows a second…

Afghan youth face worsening economic and social challenges as poverty and unemployment surge amidst the country’s ongoing political and economic turmoil. The collapse of numerous economic projects has made job opportunities scarce, particularly for young people who once relied on…

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced that more than 528,500 people have been killed since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011. This figure includes thousands of deaths recently confirmed following improved access to detention centers and…

Authorities in northwestern Pakistan announced a peace agreement on Wednesday between rival Sunni and Shia Muslim tribes in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following deadly clashes. The deal, mediated by a grand assembly of tribal elders, follows years of land…

Aerial firing during New Year’s celebrations in Karachi resulted in 26 injuries, with victims transported to various hospitals across the city. On December 31, Karachi Commissioner imposed Section 144 for 48 hours to curb such activities, which have historically led…

Residents of Kabul are grappling with severe drinking water shortages, enduring long waits and exorbitant prices for limited supplies, Amu TV reported yesterday. In neighborhoods like Karte Ariana, many rely on mosques as their primary water source, often waiting hours…

In 2024, Iran has witnessed a dramatic increase in the execution of Afghan citizens, with reports indicating a nearly 300% rise compared to the previous year, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing Iran’s Human Rights Organization. It mentions that 72 Afghan…

A new report reveals that more than 1,600 civilians and security personnel have died in Pakistan due to escalating violence in 2024, VOA revealed. The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) in Islamabad highlights that 60% of casualties were…